August 13, 2026

Kautilya

Diplomacy Economy

India–Oman CEPA Opens a New Trade Gateway Between South Asia, the Gulf and East Africa

The agreement gives duty-free access to 99.38 per cent of India’s exports to Oman by value, covering 98.08 per cent of Oman’s tariff lines. This is one of India’s most comprehensive market access outcomes in the Gulf region. Earlier, only 15.33 per cent of Indian exports entered Oman duty-free under the Most Favoured Nation regime. With CEPA, Indian exporters gain a major price advantage in Oman’s nearly 28-billion-dollar import market.

By Kautilya / June 2, 2026
Ayurveda Health

Gingelly / Sesame in Ayurveda: The Tiny Seed That Became Food, Oil and Medicine

In Ayurveda, sesame is known as Tila. It is among the most respected oilseeds in classical practice because it carries nourishment, warmth, strength and unctuousness in a concentrated form. The seed feeds the body. The oil softens and protects the tissues. The paste supports external applications. The stalk is used in traditional alkaline preparations. The same plant moves from kitchen to pharmacy, from temple to massage room, from daily cooking to seasonal health care.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Research

New Cascade Frog Discovery in Nagaland Highlights Northeast India’s Hidden Biodiversity

The discovery was made from Kiphire district in Nagaland, a part of the eastern Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity landscape. This region is known for its forested hills, streams, waterfalls and moist habitats that support a rich variety of amphibians. Cascade frogs usually live around fast-flowing hill streams and waterfalls, where they cling to wet rocks, breed in flowing water and depend on clean aquatic ecosystems for survival.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Research

India’s Indigenous 6G Leap: IIT Madras and SAMEER Build Bharat 6G THz Testbed for Next-Generation Wireless Power

The project has been approved under the Telecom Technology Development Fund through Digital Bharat Nidhi. SAMEER Kolkata, an autonomous research and development organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is working with the three IITs on a testbed that explores one of the most advanced frontiers in future wireless communication: the terahertz band.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Economy

India’s Electronics Push Moves from Mobile Assembly to Deep Component Manufacturing

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India is on its way to becoming self-reliant in mobile manufacturing, with complete domestic production of mobile phone components expected within two years. His statement reflects a broader shift in India’s electronics strategy: the focus is now moving from assembling finished devices to manufacturing the critical parts that give real depth to the industry.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026
Economy

India’s Codex Boom Shows How AI Is Moving from Coding Tool to Everyday Work Engine

This is a striking number because India already has one of the world’s largest technology talent pools. The country has millions of software engineers, a huge start-up base, deep IT services capacity, a fast-growing SaaS sector and a young population comfortable with digital tools. When a coding-focused AI system sees such rapid adoption in India, it reflects more than curiosity. It shows that developers and digital workers are beginning to treat AI as a practical execution layer.

By Kautilya / June 1, 2026