November 15, 2026

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Governance

IMD Launches Advanced Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Decision Support System

The launch also coincided with the anniversaries of two major cyclones, Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014, both of which crossed the Indian coast on October 12 in their respective years. India’s successful prediction of these powerful storms marked important milestones in the development of the country’s cyclone early-warning capabilities. The new DSS builds upon this experience by improving the accessibility, interpretation and operational use of meteorological information.

By Kautilya / October 13, 2026
Economy

Political Protests in India: Economic Losses, Export Disruptions and the Impact on Investor Confidence

India’s Constitution protects peaceful assembly and political expression. These freedoms remain essential to democratic accountability. However, the economic consequences of violent unrest, coercive shutdowns and sustained blockades deserve careful examination, particularly when ordinary workers, small businesses and industries unrelated to the underlying political dispute bear substantial financial costs.

By Kautilya / October 13, 2026
Economy

Jeeraphool Rice of Chhattisgarh — Surguja’s Fragrant Cumin-Shaped Heritage Grain

Jeeraphool is immediately distinguishable from many ordinary rice varieties because of its grain shape. The kernels are fine, short and slender, giving them a resemblance to cumin seeds, from which the variety derives its name. Government descriptions of the rice identify it as an indigenous scented variety characterised by strong aroma, softness and distinctive flavour after cooking.

By Kautilya / October 13, 2026
Research

Molecular Geometry Tweak Opens New Way for Smart Biomaterials

A study by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found that by introducing just, a single methylene (–CH₂–) spacer between a peptide and a fluorescent pyrene unit, the researchers were able to alter molecular geometry and, consequently, the self-assembly behaviour of the system.

By Kautilya / October 12, 2026

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