Founded in 2016, Aditi’s Corner is more than just a café it is a powerful story of determination, inclusion, and entrepreneurial spirit. The café was started by Aditi Verma, a young entrepreneur with Down Syndrome, who transformed her passion for hospitality into a meaningful venture with the unwavering support of her family. Located in Bhoomi Mall, the café quickly…
Located along the western coast of Navi Mumbai, the city’s climate is deeply influenced by geography, rapid urbanisation, and its proximity to the Arabian Sea. Designed as a planned satellite city to decongest Mumbai, Navi Mumbai today stands at a critical intersection—where infrastructure-led growth must now respond to environmental realities. A Coastal Climate: Naturally Humid, Increasingly Vulnerable Navi…
The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport has introduced the DigiYatra facility as part of its digital-first passenger experience, aligning with India’s broader move toward biometric-enabled, paperless air travel. This marks a significant step in transforming airports into smart mobility ecosystems rather than just transit infrastructure. What Is DigiYatra? DigiYatra is a government-backed initiative that enables facial recognition–based, contactless airport entry and processing. Instead…
Renowned Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the prestigious Crafoord Prize in the field of Geo Sciences. The award is often regarded as the equivalent of a “Nobel Prize” for geosciences because it recognises disciplines that are not covered under the traditional Nobel Prize categories. A Lifetime of Research That Reshaped Climate Understanding Prof. Ramanathan received this…
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a defining moment in how artificial intelligence is being framed globally not merely as a driver of automation or profit, but as an instrument for inclusive development and sustainability. Held in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026, the summit brought together delegations from over 100 countries, global tech leaders, startups,…
In today’s attention economy, even animals are being recast as “content creators.” A baby monkey clinging to a caretaker. A penguin waddling into frame at the perfect moment. These clips travel across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, gathering millions of views, comments, and shares within hours. But the phenomenon is not really about animals. It is about how humans…
One picture in a textbook can change how an entire generation thinks. In Kerala, the introduction of gender-neutral visuals in school textbooks showing fathers cooking, mothers working, and responsibilities shared is more than a curriculum update. It is a cultural reset. For decades, children absorbed an unspoken visual script from their earliest learning materials. Mother…
A tragic accident occurred in Mumbai on Monday after a portion of a pillar from an under-construction metro rail corridor collapsed in the Mulund area, officials said. According to initial reports, one person lost their life in the incident, while three others sustained injuries. Among the injured, one individual is said to be in critical…
India’s largest school board is set to take a major technological leap as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) prepares to implement on-screen marking for Class 12 board exams starting in 2026. Under this system, physical answer sheets will be scanned and evaluated digitally through a secure platform. Examiners will be able to assess scripts remotely…
Before the sold-out arenas, viral punchlines, and global recognition, Zakir Khan’s journey was held together by something far quieter his parents’ unwavering belief in him. In the uncertain early years, when comedy was not yet a career and the future felt unclear, their faith never wavered. It was the kind of steady support that doesn’t…
