Budget 2026–27: The Road to Continuity, Reform and Future Readiness

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman s presentation of the Union Budget was more than a routine financial exercise it was a statement of intent Delivered in the Lok Sabha on February in an -minute address her ninth consecutive Budget reflected continuity confidence and clarity Coming at a time when the global economy is uncertain and supply chains are under stress the Budget chose optimism backed by reform discipline and ambition Anchored in the vision of Viksit Bharat the Budget seeks to guide India into its next phase of transformation one that is growth-driven inclusive and future-ready Strong Growth Outlook Backed by StabilityThe optimism of the Budget is reinforced by the Economic Survey presented on January which projects India s GDP growth at in FY and in FY These numbers are not just statistical projections they reflect India s robust macroeconomic fundamentals regulatory reforms and renewed private sector confidence At a time

2 Feb 2026

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From Palm Leaves to Algorithms: Sanskrit Enters the Machine Age

In a quiet room filled with palm-leaf manuscripts the past is meeting the future As the world races ahead with artificial intelligence trained on modern languages and internet data India has taken a deeply rooted and ambitious step developing its first native Sanskrit Large Language Model LLM using more than rare manuscripts This is not merely a technological project it is a civilisational moment where centuries-old knowledge systems are being reimagined for the digital age nbsp Led by a unique collaboration between the -year-old Madras Sanskrit College IIT Madras and the Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute in Chennai the initiative seeks to build an AI that does not just read Sanskrit but truly understands it A Collaboration Across CenturiesWhat makes this project extraordinary is the unlikely yet powerful partnership behind it On one side stand traditional Sanskrit scholars custodians of texts passed down through generations On the other are engineers and

30 Jan 2026

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The Army That Never Forgets: How Medicines Are Reaching Veterans’ Doorsteps in Sikkim

In the rugged hills of Sikkim where winding roads steep terrain and harsh weather often turn simple journeys into exhausting challenges the Indian Army has taken a quiet but powerful step to ease the lives of its veterans In a move rooted in empathy and responsibility the Army has begun home delivery of essential medicines for ex-servicemen reaffirming that its bond with soldiers does not end when their service does This initiative launched by the Trishakti Corps reflects a deeper philosophy one where dignity care and gratitude form the backbone of veteran welfare Home Delivery of Medicines A Lifeline for VeteransAs part of a pilot welfare initiative the Indian Army through the ECHS Polyclinic in Gangtok has commenced home delivery of medicines for entitled veterans residing across Sikkim The program is designed especially for those living in remote regions where access to healthcare facilities is physically demanding and time-consuming According

27 Jan 2026

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The Constitution Remembers Them - Do We?

A Constitution is usually spoken of in the language of law articles clauses and authority But India s Constitution was never just a legal document It was a leap of faith Faith that a nation torn by Partition scarred by colonial rule and divided by language caste and belief could still choose words over violence While history celebrates the loud moments the speeches the signatures the applause it often forgets the silence that made them possible The late nights The unpaid labour The people who worked not for legacy but for responsibility The Republic was not built only in grand halls It was built in borrowed rooms handwritten pages and quiet minds that carried the weight of a nation without asking to be remembered B N Rau Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and Prem Behari Narain Raizada were three such individuals They did not chase power They chose service And in doing

25 Jan 2026

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A Brotherly Welcome, a Strategic Message : Why the UAE President’s Delhi Stop Matters

Diplomacy is often conducted behind closed doors but sometimes its strongest messages are sent through simple human gestures When Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally went to the airport in Delhi to welcome UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan it was more than protocol The hug shared between the two leaders later posted by PM Modi on X with the words to welcome my brother reflected a relationship that goes beyond formal agreements nbsp The two leaders travelling together in the same car from the airport further underlined the closeness between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi In a world where geopolitics is increasingly complex and transactional such moments of warmth carry deep symbolic value They signal trust personal rapport and continuity qualities that have defined India-UAE relations over the past decade A Short Visit with Long-Term ImpactAlthough Sheikh Mohamed s visit lasted only three hours its impact was substantial

20 Jan 2026

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10,000 Steps, One Soul: Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 and Assam’s Cultural Win

Assam witnessed a rare and powerful cultural moment with Bagurumba Dwhou an event that went beyond performance and entered the realm of history At Guwahati s Sarusajai Stadium the air was filled with rhythm colour and emotion as more than Bodo artists came together to perform the iconic Bagurumba dance in perfect synchronisation Drawn from assembly constituencies across districts this collective movement marked one of the largest coordinated displays of indigenous culture ever seen in the state For many watching it was not just a dance it was Assam speaking through its people its traditions and its shared memories Bagurumba The Butterfly Dance of the Bodo PeopleBagurumba is the traditional folk dance of the Bodo community one of Assam s largest indigenous groups Often referred to as the butterfly dance Bagurumba is inspired by nature Its gentle hand movements rhythmic footwork and flowing patterns reflect butterflies in flight birds in

19 Jan 2026

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Once Near Extinction, Now 323: The Hangul’s Return to Kashmir

Once upon a time the forests of Kashmir echoed with the quiet grace of the Hangul the Kashmir stag With its deep reddish coat and proud antlers this deer was a symbol of the valley s wild soul A century ago Hanguls roamed freely across the northwestern Himalayas from Jammu amp Kashmir to parts of Himachal Pradesh But as human pressures grew including habitat loss poaching and years of instability the forests began to fall silent By the early s the Hangul population had fallen to alarming levels At one point their numbers dropped to nearly individuals pushing the species to the edge of extinction Sightings became rare and fear grew that future generations would know the Hangul only through photographs and folklore Dachigam National Park remained its last true refuge a fragile sanctuary guarding a species on the brink Hope returned quietly much like the Hangul itself Conservation efforts

19 Jan 2026

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From Assam to Tamil Nadu on One Ticket: 9 Amrit Bharat Express Trains Bring India Closer Than Ever

When Indian Railways announced the launch of nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains it wasn t just adding services to a timetable it was quietly extending India s promise of connection These trains built for long-distance non-AC travel are designed for the millions who depend on sleeper-class journeys to cross states cultures and livelihoods With routes cutting across nine states and spanning some of the country s longest corridors the expansion marks a decisive step toward making affordable travel more reliable dignified and far-reaching The Amrit Bharat Express was introduced as a modern answer to overcrowded long-distance travel Unlike premium trains aimed at speed and exclusivity this category focuses on high-demand routes longer distances and passengers who travel not for leisure alone but for work education family and faith The nine new services will be flagged off soon strengthening connectivity between the Northeast East North West and South regions that

16 Jan 2026

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Age Didn’t Stop Them, Art Carried Them : Ten Women Over 60 Make History in Bharatanatyam

In a quiet hall in Thrissur district Kerala an extraordinary moment unfolded that gently yet powerfully challenged long-held beliefs about age ability and artistic ambition Ten women all over the age of stepped onto the Bharatanatyam stage for the first time in their lives This was their arangetram the traditional debut performance that often crowns the early years of a dancer s journey For these women it marked not an early beginning but a triumphant arrival after decades of waiting doubting and dreaming Backstage Calm Years of CourageBackstage on Saturday the atmosphere was calm but charged with emotion The women tied their hair adjusted their costumes and perfected their makeup with quiet concentration Each gesture carried the weight of months of practice and years of suppressed desire When they finally walked onto the stage their movements reflected not just mastery of basic adavus but the discipline and patience shaped by

16 Jan 2026

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