September 27, 2026

Kautilya

Ayurveda Health

Bhringaraja: Ayurveda’s Celebrated “King of Hair” and a Herb for the Liver, Skin and Vitality

Bhringaraja belongs to the Asteraceae family and is perhaps best known for its association with healthy hair. Indeed, names such as Kesharaja, meaning “king of the hair”, and Kesharanjana, referring to its traditional association with darkening or colouring the hair, reveal how deeply this plant became connected with hair care in the Ayurvedic tradition. Yet Bhringaraja is considerably more than a hair herb. Classical Ayurvedic practice has also employed it in conditions involving the skin, digestion, respiratory system, intestinal parasites and disorders traditionally associated with the liver.

By Kautilya / August 15, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Heritage Temples and Places

Anga in the Mahabharata: Karna’s Kingdom of Champa in Eastern Bihar

In the Mahabharata, however, Anga is far more than merely Karna’s territorial title. His installation as its king becomes one of the defining moments of the epic. It is the moment when Duryodhana transforms Karna from an unknown challenger at the Hastinapura tournament into a crowned monarch, establishing a political and personal friendship that survives until Karna’s death at Kurukshetra.

By Kautilya / August 15, 2026
Economy

India Expands Youth Development Push Across Education, Skills, Jobs, Sports and Health

With nearly 65% of India’s population below the age of 35, the government has placed young people at the centre of its Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. A new government assessment released on August 13 highlights the scale of programmes created over the past decade to provide young Indians with greater access to education, skills, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, public service and competitive sport.

By Kautilya / August 14, 2026