Hackers Hit 20 Indian Banks: The Shocking CERT-In API Alert Explained By the Sahitya Shala Cybersecurity Desk | Published: October 15, 2026 | Reading Time: 6 mins India’s digital banking revolution is facing its most sophisticated invisible threat yet. In a chilling wake-up call to the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, approximately 20 Indian financial institutions have been paralyzed by a coordinated wave of cyberattacks. But this isn't your average OTP scam. This time, the hackers didn't target naive customers. They bypassed the front door entirely, exploiting the very application programming interfaces (APIs) that seamlessly move billions of rupees across the nation every second. The Central Concern: It is no longer just about whether a bank has a firewall. It is about whether its automated payment gateways can independently ...

sSociety & Culture The Goddess We Worship , The Women We Suppress: From Durga Puja to the Streets By Aarushi Verma | Published October 2026 Every year, Goddess Durga comes to life, ten-armed and weapon-laden, defeating Mahishasura. Pandals across Kolkata and the country come together in a vibrant celebration of faith and art, and at the absolute heart of it all is Shakti . But as India celebrates the fierce goddess who battles injustice, across the country there are urgent voices raised in concern about the injustices done to real women. Hurdles in their path, severe lack of freedom, and an active suppression of authority paint a grim picture. The celebration of Durga Puja embodies divine female power. But does society reflect it? The Great Indian Contradiction Nowhere is the juxtaposition of the celebration of Shakti against the reality of women's position in present-day ...

The Nobel Prize: A Truly Global Literary Honour? Anne Carson’s unconventional approach to writing has brought ancient literature into conversation with the modern world. What does it take for a writer to leave a lasting mark on literature? Is it the ability to tell a compelling story, to capture the complexities of human experience, or to challenge the very boundaries of language? The Nobel Prize in Literature recognises writers whose work makes an enduring contribution to the literary world. In 2026, this honour went to Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson , whose unconventional approach to writing has brought ancient literature into conversation with the modern world. What Is the Nobel Prize in Literature? Among the most distinguished honours in the literary world, the Nobel Prize in Literature celebrates writers whose contributions demonstrate exceptional literary merit. Administered by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, the award recognises ...

From Protesters to ‘Anti-Nationals’: The Shocking Politics of Labelling Dissent in India Protesters gather in New Delhi to raise concerns over electoral accountability and the Election Commission's voter-roll revision process. In the age of social media, a political protest rarely remains confined to the streets. It travels through hashtags, short videos, partisan commentary and competing narratives, each offering its own interpretation of what happened. Sometimes, the debate becomes less about what protesters are demanding and more about who they are presumed to be. A single word can change how an entire movement is perceived. A protester becomes an agitator, an agitator becomes an anti-national , and an allegation of terrorism can overshadow the very grievance that brought people onto the streets. But what happens when the label becomes louder than the evidence? The controversy surrounding the 10 October 2026 Jantar Mantar protest raises a critical question:...