The government’s new 2026 anti-leak legislation and high-tech task force signal a decisive effort to stop exam malpractice and protect students’ academic futures. Ironically, the opposition parties demanding strict action on the paper leaks were seen derailing the very law meant to do that. They stand exposed due to their aggressive and shameful behaviour that…
I woke up today with a profound, unexplainable sense of connection to my late parents. Yielding to modern habit, I opened WhatsApp, only to be met with an extraordinary sight. My screen was filled with messages from students, colleagues, and friends, including several from across the world I hadn’t heard from in years. Reading how…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervened in the May 2026 NEET paper leak crisis after a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar turned violent on 20 July. The New Delhi clashes injured more than 150 security personnel and 60 demonstrators. In a midnight video message, PM Modi announced the formation of fast-track courts to…
A Bengaluru-based deep tech startup, Vimag Labs, patented a Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform that would likely shape the future of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in India. At present, the startup is running pilot projects with this new EV technology with 2W (two-wheelers) and passenger-vehicle OEMs. Passenger‑vehicle OEMs are car companies that build and…
There is a lot of talk about E20, E85, and E100 fuels for vehicles in Bharat after Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced that India has given legal recognition to 100% ethanol fuel to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuel and shift towards alternate clean energy sources to protect our…
The recent shooting incident between two rival coaching centres in Patna exposes the ugly face of Bharat’s booming “dream-selling industry”. Many of these centres prey on innocent and aspiring students, masquerading as providers of affordable education while exploiting them for profit. These centres portray themselves as “revolutionary,” but exploit through deceptive advertisements and star-faculty bait…
As summer approaches and temperatures peak, El Niño becomes the buzzword across a wide spectrum of society, with discussions of its ill effects on the Indian monsoon. Newspapers publish novel headlines linking El Niño to current world events. One recent sample is the headline in Business News of NDTV that reads, Fuel, Extreme Heat, El…
Dr. R K Chadha Besides energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands via Abu Dhabi during his 5-nation tour in May 2026 underscores India’s push for the semiconductor and water management sectors. The Netherlands visit is of particular interest with regard to its uniqueness and advancement in these sectors. First, about semiconductors. The…
Today, scientists working, particularly in basic research, are facing significant struggles as scientific publishing has decisively shifted from a community-driven academic exercise to a highly lucrative, multi-billion-dollar corporate business model. In a traditional academic ecosystem, universities, research institutes, and in some cases, patrons cover the subscription cost of the majority of scientific journals required by…
Today, we hear a lot of news about 3-D printers and the recent commissioning of the Russian 3-D printer at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, shows its importance in rapid prototyping and producing complex components for future missions like Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan and Bharatiya Antariksh Space Station. 3-D Printing is a marvel of modern…
