Editorials

QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT (QIM) The Quit India Movement (QIM), also known as the August Kranti or August Revolution, is commemorated on August 8th each year in India. The movement, launched

GST ON HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE: CURRENT DEBATES AND IMPLICATIONS The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums has become a focal point of debate in

UPDATED FAO FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently updated its "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines," which were first introduced nearly 20 years ago. The updated

SEAWEED CULTIVATION IN INDIA Seaweed cultivation presents a significant opportunity for sustainable development in India. Recognizing its potential, NITI Aayog has proposed a comprehensive roadmap to boost seaweed production, addressing

WORLD BIOFUEL DAY 2024 World Biofuel Day, observed annually on August 10th, highlights the importance of biofuels as sustainable energy alternatives and celebrates advancements in this field. The day commemorates

NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) 2024 The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2015, is a significant initiative aimed at assessing and ranking

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT Ballast water management has recently come under scrutiny due to a case involving the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) demanding ₹160 crore from the Kamarajar Port

MARTAND SUN TEMPLE The Martand Sun Temple, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, holds immense historical and architectural significance. Recently, the temple was illuminated with the tricolors

SUBCLINICAL TUBERCULOSIS Subclinical Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant challenge in managing TB incidence rates, especially in high-burden countries like India. Despite advancements in TB detection and treatment, subclinical TB remains

WHY CLIMATE CHANGE POSES AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO PANAMA CANAL The Panama Canal is a crucial global shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. However, it is facing

VOICE OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH SUMMIT (VOGSS) The Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS) is an initiative led by India aimed at bringing together countries from the Global South