Kautilya

Ajamoda — Wild Celery in Ayurveda

In Sanskrit, the name Ajamoda is often explained through its strong aroma and digestive action. It is closely related in usage to herbs like Yavani, Jeeraka, Hingu, and Shunthi, but it has its own distinct place in Ayurvedic practice.

Indian Zebu Cattle: The Humped Breeds That Shaped Bharat’s Rural Civilisation

Known scientifically as Bos indicus, and also described in some classifications as Bos taurus indicus, zebu cattle originated in South Asia. India’s many zebu breeds developed within distinct landscapes, from the deserts of Rajasthan and the dry plains of Gujarat to the humid coasts of Kerala, the black-soil tracts of the Deccan and the high-altitude valleys of Ladakh.

Indian Navy Set To Commission The Latest ASW Shallow Water Craft Malvan

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, veterans, and other distinguished guests will also attend the event.

India Expands Infrastructure Monitoring Dashboard to 165 Indicators

PAIMANA, short for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building, was launched on April 16, 2026 to strengthen evidence-based monitoring and provide policymakers, researchers and the public with a unified view of India’s infrastructure performance. The July update adds 44 indicators and introduces sector-wise narratives to make official data easier to understand.

ISRO Completes Three Major Gaganyaan Crew Module Qualification Tests

The Crew Module is the habitable capsule that will carry the astronauts and return them safely to Earth. During the mission, it operates together with a Service Module that supplies essential support functions. As the spacecraft prepares to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, the Crew Module must separate cleanly from the Service Module, protect its descent systems from extreme flight conditions and complete a carefully controlled parachute-assisted descent into the sea.

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