The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget: NDA’s First Female Cadets Graduate

Breaking Barriers: The First Female Cadets at NDA On May 30, 2025, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, witnessed a historic moment as its first batch of 17 female cadets graduated alongside 300 male counterparts. This milestone marks a significant step towards gender inclusivity in India’s armed forces....

The ₹69,446 Crore Smoke Trap: How Smoking Is Burning India’s Health and Wealth

🚬 India’s Smoking Industry – Profits Wrapped in Ash 💸 Market Overview (Smoking-Only) Cigarette Industry Size (2023–24): ₹69,446 crore Market Leader: ITC controls a massive 84% of India’s cigarette market share Smoking Users: Approximately 100 million+ active smokers in India Urban Smokers: 25.3% Rural Smokers: 38.4% Export Revenue (Smoking-related products):...