August 11, 2026

Kautilya

Governance

Aadhaar App Crosses 31 Million Downloads as Residents Embrace Mobile-Based Identity Services

Built to improve ease of living, the Aadhaar App allows residents to complete important Aadhaar-related tasks without depending entirely on physical visits. One of its most widely used services has been mobile number updating. So far, nearly 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers through the app, showing its growing role in simplifying a service that is essential for Aadhaar-linked authentication, digital payments, government benefits and online verification.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Heritage Research

Human Skeletal Remains from Rakhigarhi Transferred to Anthropological Survey of India for Advanced Scientific Research

Rakhigarhi, spread across approximately 550 hectares in Haryana, is widely recognized as the largest known settlement of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of continuous habitation from the Early Harappan to the Mature Harappan periods, including planned settlements, drainage systems, craft production centres, trade networks, and burial grounds

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Heritage Temples and Places

Vadakkumnathan Temple: The Ancient Shiva Shrine at the Heart of Thrissur

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Vadakkumnathan. The name is often understood as “Lord of the North,” and the shrine has also been associated with the sacred imagination of Dakshina Kailasa, the Kailasa of the South. In Kerala’s spiritual geography, this temple occupies a place of exceptional reverence. It is connected with legends of Parashurama, the creator-sage of Kerala in traditional memory, and is counted among the great Shiva temples of the region.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Ayurveda Book Review Food and Frolic Health Vidya

Bhojana Kutuhala: The Ayurvedic Book That Turned Food Into a Complete Science of Health

The text is attributed to Raghunatha Ganesa Navahasta, also known as Raghunatha Suri, a 17th-century Maratha scholar. He belonged to a period when Sanskrit learning, Ayurveda, temple culture, royal patronage and regional culinary traditions were all active. Bhojana Kutuhala stands at this meeting point. It gathers the older wisdom of Ayurvedic classics and combines it with practical knowledge of cooking, diet, food processing and daily eating.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Diplomacy

India’s Exports to BRICS Nations Expected to Double to $200 Billion by 2030

According to Agrawal, trade among BRICS countries has witnessed remarkable expansion over the last two decades. Intra-BRICS merchandise trade has surged from approximately US$84 billion in 2003 to more than US$1.17 trillion in 2024, demonstrating the increasing economic influence of the grouping. However, despite this growth, trade within BRICS still represents a relatively small share of overall global commerce, leaving considerable scope for further expansion.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Diplomacy

India to Host BRICS NSA Meet as Global Security Chiefs Converge in New Delhi

The gathering comes under India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 and forms an important part of the diplomatic and security calendar ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit expected later this year. The NSA-level meeting will bring together National Security Advisers and Heads of Delegation from BRICS member countries to discuss evolving threats that go beyond conventional military conflict.

By Kautilya / June 22, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Heritage

Mongolia and the Ramayana: A Forgotten Chapter of Bharat’s Cultural Reach

The Ramayana is central to this world because it carries the idea of Maryada — disciplined conduct, righteous leadership, loyalty, sacrifice and the victory of Dharma. Rama is remembered as the king who places duty above comfort, the warrior who fights for justice, the son who honours his father, the husband who crosses oceans for Sita, and the ruler whose name becomes a standard for good governance.

By Kautilya / June 22, 2026