Ahana Bhattacharya

Now farmers selling land to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Jewar Airport will benefit handsomely. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has increased the compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter. Farmers will also be paid interest...

In a latest development, Artificial Intelligence or AI is being made a part of the curriculum to transform Government school education in India. Two Indian states – Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan are planning to introduce AI-based learning at school level. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be made part of the curriculum for secondary school students...

While Haryana Police is taking stern measures to combat the menace of drug addiction and smuggling in the state, Uttar Pradesh Police’s "Ek Pahal" initiative, launched to encourage citizens to report emergencies and promote community policing has tasted success in its initial phase. Panchkula Police’s initiative to combat drug addiction With an aim to combat the...

At a time when aviation was looked upon as a strictly male dominated domain, Indian ladies clad in sarees showed the world what they are capable of! These women fought sexism, gender bias, defied societal norms and soared into the sky! According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 15% of India’s pilots are...

In a major setback for women's rights in Afghanistan ever since the Taliban regained power in 2021, female students have been reportedly banned from pursuing nursing and midwifery courses in the country. Noted cricketers from Afghanistan Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have strongly condemned the move. As per international media reports, five institutions across Afghanistan...

The National Digital Literacy Mission defines Digital Literacy as “The ability of individuals and communities to understand and use digital technologies for meaningful actions within life situations.” In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, digital literacy is a crucial skill for professional success. Despite the prevalence of the digital landscape, only 38% of the households are...

After the iconic trams faced extinction from the roads of Kolkata, it is time for more than half of the yellow taxis, another defining feature of public transport in the city of joy to bid goodbye. At least 4,493 yellow taxis from a fleet of over 7000 will be taken off the roads this...

ICICI was formed in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of Indian industry. Until the late 1980s, ICICI primarily focused its activities on project finance, providing long-term funds to a variety of industrial projects. With the liberalization of the financial sector in India in the 1990s,...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is one of the country’s top Maharatna CPSE entities and one of India’s leading engineering and manufacturing giants established in 1964. BHEL has been ‘Making in India’ as a leading Capital Goods sector company. The company’s businesses are in the area of power and industry, offering comprehensive solutions, including products,...

One of the least discussed, underexplored but critical issue in the present day is men’s mental health in India. Cultural norms, traditions and societal expectations prevent men from talking about their emotional challenges openly. While the male child is brought up by instilling the belief in him that he is the family’s ‘hero’, protecting his...

Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder which affects millions of people across the world. The three main types of diabetes are Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. While Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are both forms of diabetes mellitus they are different from each other. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is usually...

Uttarakhand (formerly known as Uttaranchal) was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9th November, 2000. Located in Northwest India, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states crossed by the Himalayas. It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh, Tibet, Nepal and Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand is home to the four most sacred Hindu pilgrimages in India, which...