Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away recently. He was widely admired for his stewardship of one of the country’s largest conglomerates, his personal ethics, and his philanthropic activities. Read here to learn more about his visionary life. Ratan Tata was part of the … [Read more...] about Ratan Tata: The Visionary Industrialist and Philanthropist
Blog
Shale Gas in India: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Energy source
Shale gas, a type of natural gas found trapped within shale formations, is increasingly being explored in India as an alternative energy source. India's growing energy needs and reliance on imported oil and natural gas have made shale gas a promising resource for reducing import dependence and … [Read more...] about Shale Gas in India: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Energy source
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE) is one of the world's largest gamma-ray telescopes, designed to study high-energy cosmic gamma-ray sources. Read here to learn more. Located near Leh in Hanle, Ladakh, India, at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, MACE detects Cherenkov … [Read more...] about Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
Weaponization of Trade
Weaponization of trade refers to the strategic use of trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, and economic tools by a country to further its geopolitical or national security goals, rather than just pursuing economic benefits. Read here to learn more. This practice has gained prominence in recent … [Read more...] about Weaponization of Trade
Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony
The Chagos Archipelago has a complex and contested history, largely shaped by colonialism, geopolitics, and human rights issues. Located in the Indian Ocean, the archipelago is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), but it has been the subject of disputes between the UK, Mauritius, and … [Read more...] about Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony
MicroRNA: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its crucial role in how multicellular organisms grow and live. Read here to learn about microRNA and gene regulation. MicroRNAs are a significant scientific … [Read more...] about MicroRNA: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024