Eknath was born on July 25, 1925, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. India’s space programme has produced some of the country’s best-known scientists, but not every name associated with its early years is equally familiar. Professor Eknath Vasant Chitnis was one of those lesser-known figures whose work helped shape the foundations of Indian space research. Chitnis was…

What does an ADC notice when the President is at risk? Former ADC Rishabh Sambyal explains the training To the public, an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) is often seen as the military officer walking a few steps behind the President at important ceremonies, state visits and official events. But the role goes far beyond appearances. An ADC…

Opening a coconut does not require brute force. Draining it first, tapping around its natural middle seam and rotating it gradually can make the shell easier and safer to crack. Breaking a whole coconut can look like a job that needs strength, a heavy tool and a very steady hand. It actually comes down to…