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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicThe Western Ghats

Topic: The Western Ghats

Sikotar Mata, Loteshwar, British anchor—deities & culture of worship on Saurashtra coastline

During his lecture at the India International Centre, Dr Anirudh Gaur mentioned that he found 13 idols of goddesses along Goa coast. Two of them are worshipped even today.

Bengaluru to Kochi via Kodagu & Wayanad—driving to discover coffee, clove & Rahul Gandhi country

From spicy aromas to tiger reserves, the 11th-edition of Honda Car India’s ‘Drive to Discover’ allowed me to drown in the beauty of the Western Ghats.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.