October 1, 2026

Kautilya

Ayurveda Health

Gingelly / Sesame in Ayurveda: The Tiny Seed That Became Food, Oil and Medicine

In Ayurveda, sesame is known as Tila. It is among the most respected oilseeds in classical practice because it carries nourishment, warmth, strength and unctuousness in a concentrated form. The seed feeds the body. The oil softens and protects the tissues. The paste supports external applications. The stalk is used in traditional alkaline preparations. The same plant moves from kitchen to pharmacy, from temple to massage room, from daily cooking to seasonal health care.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Research

New Cascade Frog Discovery in Nagaland Highlights Northeast India’s Hidden Biodiversity

The discovery was made from Kiphire district in Nagaland, a part of the eastern Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity landscape. This region is known for its forested hills, streams, waterfalls and moist habitats that support a rich variety of amphibians. Cascade frogs usually live around fast-flowing hill streams and waterfalls, where they cling to wet rocks, breed in flowing water and depend on clean aquatic ecosystems for survival.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Research

India’s Indigenous 6G Leap: IIT Madras and SAMEER Build Bharat 6G THz Testbed for Next-Generation Wireless Power

The project has been approved under the Telecom Technology Development Fund through Digital Bharat Nidhi. SAMEER Kolkata, an autonomous research and development organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is working with the three IITs on a testbed that explores one of the most advanced frontiers in future wireless communication: the terahertz band.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Economy

India’s Electronics Push Moves from Mobile Assembly to Deep Component Manufacturing

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India is on its way to becoming self-reliant in mobile manufacturing, with complete domestic production of mobile phone components expected within two years. His statement reflects a broader shift in India’s electronics strategy: the focus is now moving from assembling finished devices to manufacturing the critical parts that give real depth to the industry.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Economy

India’s Codex Boom Shows How AI Is Moving from Coding Tool to Everyday Work Engine

This is a striking number because India already has one of the world’s largest technology talent pools. The country has millions of software engineers, a huge start-up base, deep IT services capacity, a fast-growing SaaS sector and a young population comfortable with digital tools. When a coding-focused AI system sees such rapid adoption in India, it reflects more than curiosity. It shows that developers and digital workers are beginning to treat AI as a practical execution layer.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Economy

India’s Next Wealth Wave: Why the Country Could Add Over $2 Trillion by 2030

BCG’s 2026 Global Wealth Report describes this as part of a wider “reordering” of global wealth. Emerging markets are expected to generate roughly 10% of global financial wealth growth by 2030, adding about US$12 trillion in financial wealth and more than one million new dollar millionaires. India alone is expected to contribute more than US$2 trillion to this expansion, making it one of the standout markets in the emerging-world wealth cycle.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Defense Heritage Warcraft

The Army That Ate, Rested and Won: Logistics in the Ramayana

This is the essence of military logistics. Courage carries warriors into danger, but supply keeps them there. A thirsty army becomes weak before the enemy even appears. A hungry army loses speed, discipline and concentration. A force that camps in the wrong ground exposes itself to confusion, disease, panic and surprise. The Ramayana recognises this with striking simplicity. Before the arrows fly and the maces fall, the army must be placed where life can be sustained.

By Kautilya / May 31, 2026
Economy

PM SVANidhi Pushes Street Vendors Into India’s Formal Credit and Digital Economy

PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme jointly implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Financial Services. The scheme provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors, helping them restart, stabilise and expand their small businesses. The government has now approved restructuring and extension of the scheme, with the lending period extended up to March 2030.

By Kautilya / May 31, 2026