What is Nano Banana?

What is Nano Banana

Nano Banana (officially called Gemini 2.5 Flash Picture or otherwise called Gemini under the aegis of Google) is an AI-augmented model for image editing, along with generative capabilities by Google/DeepMind.  This model was developed to enable users to upload their pictures or input their creative thought in altering the image, be it changing outfits, merging … Read more

USA-Venezuela Relations: A Saga of Conflicts and Cooperation

USA-Venezuela Relations

Recently, the U.S. and Venezuela have been in the news with serious tensions escalating in the relationship between the two nations. From the saga of peace treaties in 1836 to the oil trade in the 20th century, economic ties deepened the relationship. The association took a drastic turn when U.S. forces struck a Venezuelan boat … Read more

NASA Spots Turtle on Mars: A Whimsical Discovery with Scientific Value

NASA Spots Turtle on Mars

The NASA Perseverance rover has yet again amazed astronomers across the world with beautiful views of Mars, this time spotlighting the turtle-shaped rock at the Jezero Crater! Truly, the rock looks extremely much like a turtle with its head out of its shell and is one of the many such formations to excite and amaze. … Read more

SCO Summit 2025: A Geopolitical Pivot in Tianjin

SCO Summit 2025

In 2025, the following SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, serving, in a literal sense, as the real turning point in Eurasian geopolitics. Besides flag-waving, the summit provides an opportunity for SC members to build partnerships in areas such as security, trade, energy cooperation, and cultural exchanges. However, the summit stands out particularly … Read more

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

In February 2025, the NASA astronomers made a notable revelation of recognising a new natural satellite (moon) orbiting Uranus. The findings have opened up new opportunities for outer space research and to understand the complex dynamics of this far-off space. Uranus occupies a unique place in the solar system, and this discovery is a milestone … Read more

Smart City Index 2025: The Housing Affordability Challenge

Smart City Index 2025

The Smart City Index 2025 of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre sees technology as only one aspect, along with infrastructure readiness. It further points towards what is probably the major challenge of contemporary urban existence: affordable housing.  Housing costs in both developed and developing economies are rising well beyond incomes. In India, which is presently … Read more

Significance of Ajit Doval’s Journey to Russia

Significance of Ajit Doval’s Journey to Russia

The National Security Advisor(NSA) and spymaster Ajit Kumar Doval is a retired IPS officer. Recently, Ajit Doval has been in the spotlight due to his diplomatic engagement with Russia. The visit was more than just a bureaucratic visit, but preparations for the Modi-Putin summit.  ‘In a world where countries are breaking alliances and declaring war, … Read more

Nimisha Priya Case Explained: Truth Behind Yemen Death Sentence Cancellation Claim

Nimisha Priya Case

The Nimisha Priya Case, sentenced to death in Yemen, had once again hit headlines with reports surfacing regarding a possible cancellation of her execution. The Grand Mufti of India went on to claim that her death sentence had been formally overturned, while India’s Ministry of External Affairs MEA claimed that such claims were false, thus … Read more

Israel Bombs Syria: Druze in the Crossfire of Sectarian Violence and Geopolitical Games

Israel Bombs Syria

Between July 13 and 16, 2025, violence erupted amid the largely Druze population of the southern Suwayda province of Syria. The immediate precursor to violence was the abduction of a Druze merchant. However, below the surface, the deeper and camouflaged turmoil would trace its path through tribal rivalries resulting from estrangements, and the increasingly chaotic, … Read more

Precision Redefined: IAF Turns to LORA Missile After Operation Sindoor

LORA Missile

In the ever-shifting chessboard of geopolitics, nations don’t just flex muscles through military parades or sharp words—they do it through smart, calculated upgrades to their defence arsenals. And this silent yet powerful move is now unfolding in India. It’s sleek. It’s fast. It’s accurate. And it could quietly transform how India deals with threats across … Read more