June 25, 2026

Kautilya

Defense

Pralay Missile System: India’s Home-Grown Quasi-Ballistic Weapon

Its quasi-ballistic profile makes it more dangerous than a simple ballistic projectile. A conventional ballistic missile follows a relatively predictable path, but a quasi-ballistic missile can fly on a depressed or manoeuvrable trajectory, making interception more difficult. This is especially relevant in modern battlefields where air defence systems, missile shields and radar networks are becoming more advanced. Pralay is designed not only to reach the target, but to complicate the enemy’s ability to detect, track and intercept it.

By Kautilya / May 14, 2026
Heritage Indian Legends

Cheran Senguttuvan: The Chera King Who Turned Kannagi into a Goddess of Justice

As a ruler, Senguttuvan is said to have reigned for 55 years, a remarkably long reign in early South Indian political memory. A scholarly account in Chera Kings of the Sangam Period notes this 55-year reign and describes his consecration of a Pattini temple as an event of “international significance,” especially because the Sri Lankan king Gajabahu is traditionally said to have attended the ceremony.

By Kautilya / May 14, 2026
Economy Health

Indian Pharma Giants Commit $19.1 Billion to US Expansion, Signalling a New Phase in Global Growth

The list of participating Indian pharma companies includes some of the country’s biggest names: Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon Group, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Granules India, Jubilant Group, Lupin, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Piramal Pharma and Zydus Lifesciences. Their proposed investments are expected to support new manufacturing facilities, expansion of existing networks, research and development centres and broader supply-chain capacity in the United States.

By Kautilya / May 14, 2026
Health Research

Researchers Launch BHARAT Study to Build India’s First Large-Scale Ageing Biomarker Database

The full name of BHARAT is Biomarkers of Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity, and Transitions. The study has been designed under the Longevity India initiative and is led by researchers associated with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. A peer-reviewed paper on the project, titled “The BHARAT study: a multi-modal, multi-omics investigation of aging signatures in the Indian population,” has been published in the journal Aging.

By Kautilya / May 14, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

India Plans ‘Made in India’ Brand Scheme to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Cut Import Dependence

The government is working with industry to identify around 100 products that are either not manufactured in India or are produced in inadequate quantities. The focus is not merely on replacing imports, but on building production capacity in areas where India already has industrial capability but faces technology, scale or supply-chain gaps. According to Bhatia, several “unique and interesting” products have already been identified, including auto-sector items such as axles and motorcycle components.

By Kautilya / May 14, 2026