From Steam Whistle to Electric Speed Indian Railways Turns 173
India’s railway journey, which began with the first passenger train running from Bombay to Thane on April 16, 1853, has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most...
NHAI Flags FASTag Errors Orders Clean-Up of Mismatched Vehicle Data
The National Highways Authority of India has asked all FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers linked to FASTags, following complaints of mismatches between the registration number...
Shahtoosh Smuggling Case Ends in Conviction After 17 Years
In a significant victory for wildlife law enforcement, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur-based art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls, a luxury item...
Power, Paradox and the Price of Politics: Inside the Affidavits of India’s Sitting Women...
India loves to celebrate itself as the world’s largest democracy. It also loves talking about women’s empowerment. Put the two together, and the result—according to a new analysis by...
Inspired by Frogs, This Sensor Thinks, Remembers and Feels Moisture
A tiny sensor that “thinks” more like a living brain—and responds to changes in humidity the way an animal does—has been developed by Indian researchers, opening new possibilities for...
“Vote for Me: Experience in Politics, Practice in Crime”
Welcome to Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, where democracy once again proves it has a remarkable tolerance for déjà vu. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election Watch...
