August 11, 2026

Kautilya

Ayurveda Book Review Food and Frolic Health Vidya

Kṣemakutūhalam: The Forgotten Sanskrit Masterpiece on Food, Health and Ayurvedic Cooking

The title itself is beautiful. Kṣema means welfare, health, well-being, safety and auspicious living. Kutūhala means curiosity, interest or wonder. Kṣemakutūhalam may therefore be understood as “the curiosity for well-being” or “the delightful inquiry into health.” This is a fitting title because the book is not merely about recipes. It is about the complete relationship between food and human life. It asks how food should be selected, cooked, served, eaten, digested and adjusted according to season, constitution, appetite and health.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Defense

INDRA-I Radar: India’s Indigenous Low-Level Air Defence Watchman for Point and Area Protection

INDRA-I represents an important phase in Indian defence electronics. It came at a time when India needed mobile air-surveillance radars that could detect low-flying aircraft, support forward air-defence units, provide early warning to weapon crews and reduce dependence on imported systems. It became one of DRDO’s early high-power radar achievements and helped establish the foundation for later Indian radars such as INDRA-II, Rohini, Bharani, Rajendra, Reporter and other battlefield surveillance systems.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

Centre Notifies New Telecom Rules, Ushering in Authorisation-Based Digital Framework

Among the key notifications is the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Main Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025. These rules create a new framework under which telecom entities can apply for authorisation to provide services as a network service operator, a virtual network operator, or both. Existing Unified Licence, UASL, ISP, NLD and ILD licensees will also be able to migrate to the new system.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Defense Warcraft

Technology-Driven Warfare and India’s Future Security Architecture

Speaking on the theme “Future Trajectory of Science & Technology and its Impact on National Security”, Dr Singh said modern security can no longer be viewed only through the traditional lens of armies, weapons and borders. The character of conflict is changing rapidly, with technology now influencing surveillance, communications, strategic decision-making, precision engagement, cyber defence and operational resilience. In this emerging environment, scientific innovation has become a core pillar of national preparedness.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Defense

MDL Lays Keel for Fourth Next-Generation OPV as Indian Coast Guard Fleet Modernisation Gains Momentum

The vessel is part of a major indigenous shipbuilding contract signed between the Ministry of Defence and MDL on 20 December 2023. Under the programme, six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard under the Buy Indian-IDDM category. This makes the project a strong example of India’s growing defence manufacturing depth, where design, development and construction are being carried out within the country.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Economy

Amazon’s $48 Billion India Bet Signals a New Phase in the Country’s Digital Economy

Amazon’s latest announcement adds a fresh $13 billion commitment to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India. This builds on its earlier $35 billion investment plan and takes the company’s planned investment in the country to $48 billion by 2030. With this, Amazon’s cumulative India investment footprint from 2010 to 2030 is expected to cross $88 billion, making the company one of the most significant long-term global investors in the Indian market.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Diplomacy Heritage

Ramayana in Vietnam: Champa, Hindu Deities and the Sacred Cultural Bridge With Bharat

The ancient Champa kingdom flourished along the coast of present-day central and southern Vietnam for many centuries. Located on important maritime routes between India, China and Southeast Asia, Champa became a powerful cultural meeting ground. Indian merchants, priests, scholars and maritime networks carried Sanskrit, Hinduism, Buddhism, temple architecture, royal rituals and epic traditions into the Cham world. Over time, the Cham people created their own refined civilisation, blending Indic religious ideas with local Austronesian culture.

By Kautilya / June 26, 2026
Economy

ICAR and APEDA Sea Protocol Cuts Mango Export Cost

The protocol developed by ICAR-CISH integrates an end-to-end quality assurance system covering residue-free production, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), scientific harvesting, grading, packing, and post-harvest management. The exported fruits underwent Hot Water Treatment (HWT) and CISH-Met Wash, an ICAR-CISH-developed technology that enhances shelf life, minimizes disease incidence, and maintains fruit quality during long-distance transportation.

By Kautilya / June 25, 2026