KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL CONTROVERSY
In June 2025, Italian fashion giant Prada unveiled men’s sandals at Milan Fashion Week that bore a striking resemblance to traditional Kolhapuri chappals—the centuries old leather footwear handmade in Maharashtra. Initially described merely as “leather sandals,” they sparked a storm of backlash over cultural appropriation and disrespect for GI protected heritage. This highlights a major limitation—GI […]
BIHAR BECOMES 1ST STATE TO VOTE USING MOBILE PHONE
Bihar has made history by becoming the first Indian state to introduce mobile phone-based e‑voting in local body elections—a pioneering step in electoral modernization that records over 70% participation via app-based voting. A DIGITAL FIRST: E-VOTING VIA MOBILE APP On June 28, 2025, during municipal and nagar panchayat elections across 42 municipalities in 26 districts, […]
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)
India’s Largest Tribal Empowerment Drive Underway By admin | 26-05-25 NEW DELHI, June 26, 2025 – In an unprecedented and monumental effort to uplift tribal communities across the nation, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA).” This month-long, nationwide campaign, named in honor of the revered tribal freedom fighter […]
50 YEARS SINCE THE EMERGENCY
Reflecting on India’s Democratic Detour, Five Decades On By admin| 25 June 2025 “Democracy means nothing if people are not able to express their views freely.” — Indira Gandhi (ironically, before 1975) On 25 June 1975, a single radio announcement sent shockwaves across the nation. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had advised the President to declare […]
In early June 2025, fishermen near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, were stunned to find a colossal silver creature—nearly 30 feet long—floating in their nets. Commonly dubbed the “Doomsday Fish,” this ribbon-like oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is seldom seen near the surface, typically dwelling between 200–1,000 m deep. Its sudden emergence sparked both awe and alarm. This was no isolated […]
CHENAB RAILWAY BRIDGE
On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, marking a monumental achievement in India’s infrastructure development. Standing at 359 meters above the Chenab River, the bridge surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters, earning it the title of the world’s highest railway arch bridge. […]