Author: Swati Pandey

BHEL shares decreased about 6% and reached about ₹259 at BSE & NSE on 11th February 2026 after opening lower than their last trading day’s closing price of around ₹276, despite announcing new business wins. BHEL Announce New Order Worth ₹2,800 Cr Following BHEL’s announcement of its new joint venture with Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemical Ltd (which is also part of Coal India) it received a Letter of Acceptance for a ₹2,800 Cr contract for the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of a Syngas Purification Plant in Odisha and the operation and maintenance thereof for a period of…

Many observers have noted that there are a number of plastic bottles tied or hanging from the barbed wire sections of the India-Pakistan border in particular in the area of Punjab along certain sections. This is not unusual because this is related to practical border management and local conditions but it is not a form of symbolizing or protesting anything. Low-Cost Wind Indicator A primary purpose of the bottles hanging on the fence or attached to it is to be used as an inexpensive wind indicator. Winds are often prevalent along the border, especially when high winds cross over the…

Delhi High court has granted interim relief to the government of Karnataka – in one of the landmark legal victories, which have wide-ranging repercussions for public finance. On February 9, 2026, the apex court had paved the way for challenging of what it termed as “excessive and questionable” compensation awards for acquisition of land under some key irrigation and infrastructure projects in the state. The Reference Court Problem Refusing to accept the compensation decided by Land Acquisition Officers (LAOs), many land-holders moved Reference Courts for enhancement. In hundreds of instances, those courts won hefty increases — payouts that the state contended were inflated…

When the cosmic curtains part for Maha Shivratri, on 15th February 2026- the air is filled with incense and thunderous chants of “Om Namah Shivaya”, a fragrance which signifies spiritual exuberance. “Great Night of Shiva” is not just a religious festival; it is one of those cosmic events where the soul of an individual receives an opportunity for heightened consciousness to make contact with universal consciousness. The Science and Spirituality of Rudraksha But before we get into individual beads for each sign, let’s examine what makes these seeds so powerful. Rudraksha works on the dielectric properties rather than taking a chance like other explosive stones…

On the 12th of February, 2026, a spirit of deep solemnity pervaded throughout the wide expanses of India as she celebrated that day the birth of one of her most revolutionary spiritual and social reformers— Swami Dayanand Saraswati. At the head of the national tributes, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral respects – and made comments that seemed to coincide with India’s contemporary troubles. Presidential Praise: A Vision of social justice Droupadi Murmu, president of India, in her address to the nation credited Swami Dayanand Saraswati as a leader in “intellectual and social decolonisation”. She recalled, that much before the…

Many people in New Delhi think that Sanjeev Bikhchandani helped build India’s early internet economy. What stands out more than building a groundbreaking company, though, is that he chose to step down from day to day executive power long before it was normal for startup founders to do so. At a time when founders usually stayed in charge, Bikhchandani did something different. He gave up practical control but kept strategic direction for the company. People in the Indian business now look at this move as an example of how to plan for long-term leadership. Making an Internet Leader In the…

Deepinder Goyal, one of the owners of Zomato, is having an unexpected problem in New Delhi on February 11, 2026, after asking former employees to come back to work for the company. Someone sent an open message to graduates and it didn’t take long for over 8,000 people to want to get back in touch. People who had worked at the food delivery platform before and people who had never worked there but wanted to be a part of the next step were both very interested. An emotional call that spread like wildfire At one point, Goyal talked to former…

Being pregnant might be one of the best feelings in this world. You have probably planned out a lot of things regarding your pregnancy, especially when it’s your first time. Well, there’s a common concern among women as they are finding top ways to lose weight while pregnant. If you are confused as well, this article will help you out. You see, your pregnancy can turn into a weight dilemma when you are not being careful. On the other hand, you should not do something without asking your doctor. We are sharing how to lose weight during your pregnancy. However,…

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Indian Parliament’s opposition presented a detailed, written no-confidence motion urging for Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to be dismissed from his position as a Member of Parliament. This was done through an official notice submitted to Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, under the provisions of Article 94(c) of the Constitution/Rule 94C of the Lok Sabha rules carrying the signatures of approximately 118 -120 Opposition Members. According to Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the Party in Lok Sabha, the basis for submitting this notice was the alleged “blatant…

In professional tennis, the path to the top can be as dependent on what happens off the court as it is on those baseline rallies. For India’s current women’s singles No. 1, Sahaja Yamalapalli, the 2026 season has begun with one thing in mind: steadiness. Following years of a carousel in her coaching staff, Sahaja has pair with a new coach, Petr Kuchlikov, with the intention to offer the tactical and emotional reference point she needs to break through into Grand Slam qualifying ranges. From Hyderabad, the 25-​year-​old suffered a “start-stop” journey familiar to many Indian athletes—brilliant but frustrating spurts of individual talent…