INDIA CHINA Connect

Prof. Subhash Khanna participated as international faculty in Sri Lanka's inaugural live robotic surgery workshop in Colombo, celebrating the launch of Kings Hospital's robotic surgery services. The event introduced India's SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System. Approximately 65 surgeons and trainees attended, witnessing landmark robotic procedures, including cholecystectomy.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has accepted a China-led proposal to establish standards for automotive solid-state batteries, focusing on testing guidelines for EV lithium-ion batteries. Contributions came from experts in France, Japan, South Korea, and more. While this initiative may boost industrialization, analysts caution it won't address manufacturing and cost challenges by itself.

ISRO aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035, with the first module already approved. The organization is progressing with the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. Space applications benefit citizens in over 50 areas. National Space Day celebrates Chandrayaan-3’s historic lunar landing, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey.

India's alternative investment market could surge from approximately $400 billion to over $2 trillion by 2034. SEBI-registered AIFs currently contribute $156 billion. Family offices are increasingly active in private equity, venture capital, and direct investments, focusing on AI, climate tech, renewables, and digital infrastructure. By 2031, India may host over 25,000 ultra-rich individuals.

Zhang Huang’s 1613 work, Tushu Bian, organized knowledge on heaven, Earth, and humanity in 127 volumes, drawing from over 200 sources. Information designer Paul Kahn analyzed it alongside European works, noting its unique river maps, body diagrams, and China-centric perspective. Kahn highlights the value of historic visuals in teaching source evaluation today.

UAE-based Indian singer Suchetha Satish commemorated the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram" with a multilingual rendition featuring seven Indian languages and an Arabic verse by Emirati poet Dr. Shihab Ghanem. Commissioned by the Indian People Forum in the UAE, the project highlights India's diversity and the unifying power of music across borders.