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G7 vs BRICS: Global Power Shift Explained

The global order is witnessing a significant transformation as two major blocs—G7 and BRICS—increasingly represent divergent visions of economic and geopolitical leadership. While the Group of Seven (G7) has long dominated global decision-making, the BRICS alliance is emerging as a...

Top 5 Fastest Missiles in the World [2025 Update]

When we think about missiles, a few key features stand out — striking design, unmatched speed, extraordinary range, and immense destructive power. Developing such a missile requires a great deal of technological expertise, advanced materials, and precision engineering. Missiles are...

Who Are the Jenu Kuruba?

In a powerful act of cultural and ancestral reclamation, Jenu Kuruba families have recently begun reoccupying their traditional forest homes within Nagarhole National Park. This quiet but significant move marks a return to roots for a tribe deeply entwined with...

Why is Buddhavanam in the Spotlight?

In a remarkable blend of heritage and global culture, Miss World 2025 contenders from 22 countries recently visited Buddhavanam, Telangana’s premier Buddhist theme park, to commemorate Buddha Purnima. This high-profile event drew attention to the site’s spiritual significance, architectural grandeur,...

Who Are the Dongria Kondh? Guardians of Niyamgiri

The Dongria Kondh are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) under India’s constitutional safeguards for indigenous communities. They primarily inhabit the Niyamgiri highlands, which stretch across the Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in the eastern state of Odisha. Spiritual...

What is Santhara? ‘Fast Unto Death’

A major controversy has erupted in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after a 3-year-old girl, Viyana Jain, reportedly passed away shortly after being made to undertake Santhara, a centuries-old Jain ritual of fasting unto death. The incident has triggered widespread debate across...

Bill Gates Pledges to Give Away 99% of His Fortune by 2045

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has pledged to give away 99% of his wealth by 2045, accelerating his philanthropic efforts through the Gates Foundation. The billionaire, who is currently the fifth-richest person globally with a net worth of $108 billion, plans...

Cyclone Shakti Forms Over Andaman Sea: Latest Updates, Path, Impact, and Rainfall Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has identified an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea, which is expected to evolve into a low-pressure system between May 16 and 22. If intensification continues, it may develop into a cyclonic storm...

Why Piprahwa Relics in News?

India is currently engaged in a diplomatic and legal effort to halt the auction of ancient Buddhist relics that hold immense historical, religious, and cultural significance. These relics, dating back over 2,500 years, were excavated during the British colonial period...

Top 10 Most Valuable Cryptocurrencies in 2025 by Market Cap

The cryptocurrency market today has evolved beyond mere hype; it is swiftly integrating into everyday financial practices, with its global market today valued at $3.09 trillion (as of May 7, 2025), Forbes reported. Statista Market Insights forecasts that the projected revenue of...