By Mohd. Ziyaullah Khan*  On February 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jerusalem and was received by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with notable public warmth. Netanyahu personally welcomed Modi at the airport and acknowledged the visit on social media. The trip marked Modi’s second official visit to Israel and was presented by both governments as a reaffirmation of deepening bilateral ties at a time when Israel faces sustained international scrutiny over its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

By Ravi Ranjan*  In the vibrant landscape of contemporary Hindi poetry, Ranjana Mishra emerges as a distinctive voice, blending her formal training in Indian classical music with a profound environmental sensibility. Her collection "Patthar Samay ki Seedhiyan" (2022) gathers around seventy-five poems, while hundreds more—alongside travel memoirs, critical essays, and translations—grace literary magazines, journals, and digital platforms.

By Bharat Dogra   Nothing is more hope-giving for those committed to bringing quality healthcare to rural areas than to see a well-functioning hospital or clinic nestled among very remote villages. The Amrit clinic, located in Kojawada village of Udaipur district (Rajasthan), is one such inspiring medical center. Doctors who have earned widespread acclaim for their work in rural healthcare—such as Dr. Pavitra Mohan, Dr. Sanjana Mohan, and Dr. Vidit Panchal—visit this hospital once a week. On other days, a team of well-trained nurses manages the facility, supported by the doctors who are available for consultation via phone or video conferencing. In addition, community health workers support the clinic by conducting health awareness meetings in villages and visiting households that need priority attention. Several important diagnostic tests are also available on-site. The clinic charges a nominal fee: ₹50 for a week’s treatment, including medicines; ₹100 for two weeks; a...

By Syed Ali Mujtaba*  The destruction of homes in India has become a subject of significant national and international debate. Recent data and reports highlight a trend that goes beyond routine urban planning and into the realm of punitive action, prompting a need for more precise language to describe the phenomenon.

By A Representative   A review paper by Dr Ravinder Singh, Head of the Department of Medical Anthropology at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, calls for embedding “trauma-informed anthropology” into medical and social science education in India, arguing that classrooms are not emotionally neutral spaces and that teaching about caste, gender, conflict and inequality requires ethical and pedagogical transformation.

By A Representative   Justdial Limited, a top company that operates local search services through its desktop and mobile platforms, has reported a sharp rise in online searches for solar-related and electrician services across India, signalling growing consumer interest in renewable energy solutions and supporting infrastructure. The company’s year-on-year analysis comparing search volumes between February 2024–January 2025 and February 2025–January 2026 shows significant momentum in energy-focused service categories nationwide.

By Harsh Thakor*  Vladimir Petrovich Zamansky, born on 6 February 1926, celebrated his centenary this year. A Soviet and Russian stage and film actor, he is recognised for his portrayals of complex, introspective characters in works by directors including Andrei Tarkovsky and Aleksei German, as well as for his service as a decorated veteran of the Great Patriotic War. A People's Artist of the RSFSR, he has appeared in over 80 films and numerous theatre productions in roles that engaged with themes of human resilience, moral conflict, and historical trauma.