August 10, 2026

Kautilya

Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Heritage

Ramayana in Singapore: A Living Bridge of Indian and Southeast Asian Civilisation

This makes Singapore special in the Ramayana map. It is both Indian and Southeast Asian in its cultural inheritance. The epic is preserved through Indian classical forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi and storytelling, while also being understood as part of the wider Southeast Asian cultural family. In Singapore, the Ramayana is not only remembered as scripture or literature; it becomes performance, education, community identity and shared heritage.

By Kautilya / June 29, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Heritage Temples and Places

Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple: The Sacred Shiva Shrine Beside Guruvayur

For generations, devotees visiting Guruvayur have also offered prayers at Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple. This tradition gives the temple a special place in the religious life of Kerala. While Guruvayur is celebrated as the abode of Lord Krishna, Mammiyur is cherished as the seat of Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here in the form of Uma Maheswara, along with Goddess Parvathy.

By Kautilya / June 29, 2026
Diplomacy

PM Modi Conferred Seychelles’ Highest Civilian Honour ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’

Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to all countries working for environmental protection and the global fight against climate change. The award recognises India’s initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Mission LiFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and the International Big Cat Alliance, which have placed sustainability and environmental responsibility at the centre of India’s international outreach.

By Kautilya / June 28, 2026
Diplomacy Economy

APEDA Facilitates First Commercial Export of GI-Tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to UAE

Over the past several months, APEDA has worked closely with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), pack house operators and international buyers to establish export linkages for this premium mango variety. These coordinated efforts led to the identification of a buyer in the UAE, paving the way for the international marketing of the renowned Rewa Sundarja Mango.

By Kautilya / June 28, 2026
Defense

ICGS Akshay Commissioned into Bharatiya Tatrakshak Fleet

Named Akshay, meaning Indestructible, the Fast Patrol Vessel embodies the enduring spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment of Bharatiya Tatrakshak towards safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests. The ship reinforces the Service’s resolve to ensure safe, secure and clean seas while protecting India’s vast maritime domain.

By Kautilya / June 28, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

World’s First Copper–Chlorine Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Facility Using Nuclear Heat from FBTR

The facility has been established as a technology demonstrator to validate the production of hydrogen using nuclear energy through the Cu–Cl thermochemical process developed indigenously by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. The successful integration of nuclear process heat with hydrogen generation marks a pioneering technological breakthrough and opens a promising pathway for large-scale, carbon-free hydrogen production using advanced nuclear reactors.

By Kautilya / June 28, 2026
Ayurveda Book Review Food and Frolic Health Vidya

Siddha Bheshaja Manimala: The Ayurvedic Garland of Proven Medicines

The work is traditionally associated with Mahakavi Shri Krishnaram Bhatta, a scholar-physician known for combining Ayurvedic knowledge with poetic expression. He belonged to a learned Ayurvedic family tradition and is remembered as a physician, teacher and literary figure. His strength lay in presenting medical knowledge in a memorable and refined style, making difficult ideas easier for students and practitioners to understand.

By Kautilya / June 28, 2026