🌕 India wants a Moon staycation

India looked upward, outward, and toward the future this week.

ISRO is trying to make lunar landers survive longer on the Moon.

The Northeast is pitching itself as India’s next infrastructure story.

And somewhere on Instagram, people are skipping the talking stage and asking to see your YouTube homepage first.

Let’s get into it.

Science & Public Health

ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy are working together on an artificial heating system that could help a lunar lander survive the Moon’s brutal temperature swings.

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the goal is to build a lander that can stay active on the Moon for up to 200 days.

That is a big jump from Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander, which ran on solar power and operated for about 14 days.

The Moon is easy to land on once. It is harder to survive there.

With lunar nights lasting about 14 Earth days and temperatures falling to nearly minus 129°C, the new heating system could help future landers stay alive longer.

ISRO is also widening its space research partnerships across science, industry and medicine. What you should know →

FSSAI has issued notices to 14 food companies over allegedly misleading claims using words like “healthy” and “organic.”

According to reports, the companies include brands such as Britannia, Parle, ITC, Dabur, Patanjali, Amul, Mother Dairy, Haldiram’s, and PepsiCo India, among others.

It’s a good reminder that packaging often sells the promise, while the ingredient list tells the real story. Read More

Money Matters

India’s primary market may be getting busy again, with five IPOs worth about ₹3,500 crore expected to hit the market in the coming weeks.

The reported pipeline includes companies across jewellery, fintech, textiles, tourism and packaging. It comes after recent listings showed early signs of investor appetite returning.

IPO activity is often treated like a market mood board.

When more companies test public markets, it usually means promoters and bankers believe investor confidence is strong enough to absorb new supply. Read More

Travel & Tourism

Most wildlife parks pause safaris during the monsoon, but not all of them shut completely. A few reserves continue tourism through selected zones and buffer areas in July.

The list includes:

These parks offer a different kind of safari season: greener forests, fuller water bodies, fewer crowds and a slower pace.

The budget is often lower than peak season, with basic two-to-three-day trips estimated at around ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 per person.

This is travel with a footnote. Monsoon safaris need careful planning, zone checks and weather awareness.

But for travellers who do not mind rain, the jungle may actually be at its most alive. Know More

From the Edges

Shillong is hosting the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 on June 15 and 16, bringing together policymakers, investors, developers and technology companies.

Hosted by the Meghalaya government and organised by FINER, the event is expected to feature Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and leaders from across the region.

The discussions will focus on roads, tourism, digital infrastructure, aviation and waterways. For the Northeast, better infrastructure means stronger market access, more tourism and greater investment. Read More

Worth Noting

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a viral video from comedian Pranit More’s Gurgaon show.

NCW has summoned Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra and sought action from Haryana Police. The controversy began after an audience member linked spending ₹370 on biryani during a date to expectations of physical intimacy.

The incident quickly moved from social media backlash to formal scrutiny. Read the full story

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