Author: Swati Pandey

This is the first public display of the long-awaited bullet train project (Indian Railways’ MAHSR or Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail). The Ministry of Railways in India unveiled a visual representation of the country’s proposed high-speed train. The image shown represents what could be the future of travel by rail in India. India’s First Bullet Train on the Bombay-Ahmedabad Corridor The proposed design was located outside of the Ministry of Railways Gate No. 4 on the first floor. The train is a sleek, aerodynamic vehicle with a white body and black accents featuring a range of design features seen in…

With the historic electoral win of the BJP in West Bengal, many streets, bridges, traffic railings, government buildings, and public areas throughout the state are being repainted from their blue and white colour to the new colours associated with the BJP (ex. yellow and white, saffron). This change has created a significant political debate, with supporters claiming it to be one instance of a new Bengal, while critics are alleging that this trend is simply defining new forms of political symbols from one party to another. Will the Blue and White be Replaced with Yellow and White? For over ten…

Under an agreement between the countries, Pakistan is sending about 8,000 military personnel jets, drones, and an advanced air defence system to Saudi Arabia, with high tensions prevailing throughout the Middle East as a result of the Iran situation and increasing security concerns throughout the Gulf Region. Major Military Deployment Amid Regional Tensions Sources close to the Pakistani government and military, say this deployment will involve a squadron of JF-17 fighter jets, some drone-support units, and a Chinese-manufactured HQ-9 system of integrated air defence. Pakistani personnel are also operating any military assets that are deployed in Saudi Arabia. This development…

Veteran Tamil movie maker and actor K Rajan has left an indelible mark on the Tamil movie industry after passing away at the ripe old age of eighty-five. One of the most vocal figures in the Tamil film industry, Rajan was a true game changer with his tireless work and dedication to the Tamil cinema for over three decades.  Reports are stating that he died on Sunday in Chennai. Police have begun an investigation into his death. A Four-Decade Journey in Tamil Cinema K Rajan’s filmmaking career began in 1983 when he produced the Tamil film Brammacharigal. Over the course…

Keneeshaa Francis (singer/spiritual therapist) and Tamil actor Ravi Mohan have ended their relationship, which has led to much speculation and controversy since the beginning of their relationship months ago. Keneeshaa made this announcement via an emotional social media post regarding all of the public criticism and trolling that took place over several years. She indicated that due to this negativity in herself, she is now leaving social media altogether for a different life outside of Chennai. This news is one of the hottest topics of discussion in Tamil cinema as it relates to Ravi Mohan, who is also currently engaged…

A drone strike has occurred in proximity to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates that has heightened international scrutiny regarding the security of nuclear power plants located in conflict zones. This incident happened against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the West Asian region and resulted in a fire near the perimeter of the nuclear power plant which has added to fears of an escalating situation in the region more broadly. Officials in the UAE have stated there were no radiation leaks and that the reactors have continued normal operations and are safe. Drone Strike Causes…

Akshay Kumar has yet again made headlines with his rumored earnings from the upcoming Golmaal sequel, earning Rs 40 crore for 22 days of shooting (approximately $5 million). Although there has been no formal announcement of this price by either actor himself or by studio officials, the reported amount has quickly become one of the things that people are talking about right now within the film industry. A long-time veteran of the film industry, Akshay Kumar has built a reputation for being extremely disciplined, able to get things done quickly and professionally, and will always finish his work on time.…

India has successfully executed its very first confiscation of Captagon, an unlawful synthetic stimulant that is globally recognized as the “Jihadi drug.” The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized Captagon in tablet and powdered forms, with an estimated street value of approximately ₹182 crores, as part of “Operation Ragepill,” a national plan to rid the Country of narco-trafficking related to cross-border crime. Massive Anti-Narcotics Breakthrough Under ‘Operation Ragepill’ Saturday saw Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah announce this successful accomplishment while reiterating that the Government of India is firmly committed to a drug-free nation. Reports indicate that the large quantity…

The Indian government has announced more restrictions on the imports of silver – one of a series of actions to reduce India’s overall import expenditure and regulate inbound precious metals in order to preserve the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The new restrictions immediately follow a substantial increase in customs duties on gold and silver imports from 6% to 15% by the government in New Delhi. India Tightens Curbs on Silver Imports In a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the importation of various types of silver products, including silver bars and semi-manufactured forms of silver, will…

India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has said the globe is going through a “decade of crisis” due to COVID-19, wars and rising energy crisis. He warned that if corrective measures aren’t taken quickly enough, unsustainable progress made over the last decades’ will regress across continents. In the Netherlands on Friday addressing Indian Diaspora in The Hague, Modi highlighted that a multitude of disruptions are occurring globally, which threaten nations’ economies and society. Pandemic, Wars, Energy Crisis Modi reasoned that last world’s lost decade can be attributed to vast accumulations of many events throughout multiple years that destabilised economies; COVID-19…