Dopamine Overdose: How Modern Lifestyles Are Rewiring Our Brains Introduction In the modern era of hyperconnectivity, our brains are facing a new kind of challenge,  one that doesn’t come from nature, but from the devices in our hands. Neuroscientists have increasingly warned about a growing psychological and neurological phenomenon known as “dopamine overdose.” This c...

India–Russia Defence Cooperation and Geopolitical Balancing     India and Russia share an enduring and comprehensive defence partnership rooted in mutual trust, historical cooperation, and strategic convergence. Over the decades, the relationship has grown from a basic buyer-seller one to a mature and technologically driven defence collaboration. Despite emerging global al...

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) India’s Seventh Term and Global Commitment   IntroductionIndia’s recent unopposed election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term marks a significant milestone in its diplomatic and global human rights engagement. This will be India’s seventh tenure on the Council, reflecting its gr...

Mission Drishti India’s Leap into Multi-Sensor Earth Observation     India’s space sector stands at a transformative moment with the announcement of Mission Drishti, the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite developed by GalaxEye Space, a private space-tech startup based in Bengaluru. Scheduled for launch in early 2026, Mission Drishti...

UNESCO’s World’s First Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects In 2025, at the MONDIACULT Conference in Barcelona, UNESCO launched the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects, heralding a transformative approach to safeguarding global cultural heritage. This innovative platform unites culture, technology, and international cooperation to address the longs...

Bharat Taxi India’s First Cooperative-Driven National Ride-Hailing Platform   India’s mobility ecosystem is entering a transformative phase with the forthcoming launch of Bharat Taxi, a pioneering national ride-hailing platform that blends cooperative values with digital innovation. Conceived and implemented under the aegis of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of...

Pharmaceutical Safety Crisis in India: Lessons from the Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy The tragic deaths of children due to contaminated cough syrup have once again exposed vulnerabilities in India’s pharmaceutical safety framework. At least sixteen children, most under five years of age, lost their lives after consuming Coldrif cough syrup manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nad...

WATER HYACINTH: INDIA’S INVASIVE AQUATIC MENACE AND THE ROAD TO ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), locally known as Jalkumbhi, is one of the most invasive aquatic plants in the world and a major environmental concern in India. What began as a decorative introduction has now turned into an ecological and economic nightmare. Floating gracefully on water surfaces...

PASSIVE EUTHANASIA IN INDIA: HUMANISING THE FINAL CHOICE   Introduction: The Global and Indian Context The ongoing debate in the United Kingdom surrounding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, 2025 has reignited one of humanity’s most profound ethical questions: should individuals have the right to determine how they wish to face death? Across the world, conversations...

Digital Currencies and Financial Policy The rapid advancement of digital technologies is revolutionizing financial systems worldwide, transforming how money is created, stored, and exchanged. Among the most impactful innovations in this sphere is digital currency—a development that challenges traditional paradigms of finance and monetary policy. In India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithar...