June 21, 2026

Kautilya

Ayurveda Health

Lentil in Ayurveda: The Strength-Giving Dal That Nourishes Without Heaviness

In Sanskrit, lentil is commonly known as Masura. It has been used in traditional Indian food for centuries as a strengthening pulse. Ayurveda describes Masura as laghu and ruksha, meaning light and dry in quality. Its taste is mainly kashaya and madhura, astringent and mildly sweet. Because of this nature, it is useful for balancing excess Kapha and Pitta, while people with strong Vata tendency should cook it with enough ghee, warming spices and moisture.

By Kautilya / June 20, 2026
Diplomacy

India and Italy Deepen Strategic Partnership, Advance Defence and Critical Minerals Cooperation at G7 Engagements

A major focus of the dialogue was defence cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing industrial collaboration, promoting co-development and co-production initiatives, and expanding opportunities for defence technology partnerships. The engagement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening security cooperation and building resilient defence supply chains.

By Kautilya / June 19, 2026
Defense

Indian Navy Set To Commission Three Indigenous Naval Platforms In Kolkata

Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare. Together, they reflect the Navy’s balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats.

By Kautilya / June 19, 2026
Diplomacy

TRISHNA Satellite: India-France Space Partnership Moves Toward a 2027 Climate and Water Security Mission

The name TRISHNA is also meaningful. In Sanskrit and many Indian languages, Trishna means thirst. This gives the mission a poetic connection with its purpose. A satellite named after thirst will help the world understand water stress, crop thirst, land heat and climate pressure. It is a powerful example of how scientific missions can carry civilisational symbolism.

By Kautilya / June 19, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

Prime Minister to Lay Foundation Stone of India’s First Commercial-Scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project in Odisha

India is the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of coal, with Coal India Limited being the largest coal-producing company globally. India is endowed with the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves of over 400 billion tonnes. Leveraging these resources through coal gasification can significantly transform the country’s industrial landscape while reducing import dependence on critical feedstocks and chemicals.

By Kautilya / June 19, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Defense Heritage Warcraft

Symbolic Warfare in the Ramayana: How Rama Won the Moral Battlefield Before the Final Battle

The destruction of Ashoka Vatika turns reconnaissance into psychological warfare. Hanuman damages Ravana’s prized garden, defeats elite warriors and forces the enemy court to respond. This action is military, psychological and symbolic at the same time. The garden represents royal luxury and imperial pride. Its destruction tells Lanka that Ravana’s private world is vulnerable. The enemy is forced to witness the strength of a single warrior from Rama’s side. The message is direct: if one envoy can do this, the full army can do far more.

By Kautilya / June 19, 2026