Priyangana Saha

Priyangana is an Editorial Associate at The Wise Indian, with a background in English literature and experience in writing, editing, research, and storytelling. She has worked across a range of editorial assignments, developing and refining articles while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong narrative quality. With a keen interest in contemporary issues and meaningful stories, she brings a thoughtful and research-driven approach to journalism and digital storytelling.
A smartphone showing the Parivahan Sarathi portal with a fact-check overlay about driving licence mobile number update.

The Deadline That Never Was: No, Your Driving Licence Won’t Be Cancelled for Not Updating Your Mobile Number

That viral WhatsApp message about driving licence cancellation? It's fake. No deadline exists for updating your mobile number. Read the full fact check.
Indian tech startup funding rising to $10.3 billion in 2026 while the number of deals declines.

The Fewer, Bigger Bet: What India’s $10.3 Billion Startup Funding Really Says

Indian tech startups raised $10.3 billion in 2026, up 7% from last year. But funding rounds fell 38%. Here is what the shift means for founders.
M. S. Swaminathan standing in a field of wheat, symbolising his work on India’s Green Revolution and food security.

M. S. Swaminathan: The Scientist Who Chose Bread Over Medicine

He gave up medicine, a government job, and a life abroad. M. S. Swaminathan chose instead to feed a nation. Read his story.
Super El Niño causing extreme heat and weather disruptions

What Is a ‘Super El Niño’ and Why India Should Be Watching the Pacific Right Now

A powerful El Niño is warming the Pacific and raising concerns about extreme heat worldwide. Known as “Super El Niño,” the event could have serious consequences for India’s weather and public health. New projections estimate thousands of additional heat-related deaths
India’s Asian Games medal tally reaches 23.

India at the Asian Games: Six Medals on a Single Day, and a Tally That Is Still Being Written

Asian Games: India reaches 23 medals with two golds, nine silvers and twelve bronzes, as athletes deliver historic performances.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: The Man Who Turned Knowledge Into Reform

Vidyasagar rose from poverty to become a scholar and reformer who fought for widow remarriage, education and social change.

The 0.4% Question: What the New UPI Fee Really Means for You

UPI fee explained: Learn who pays the new UPI fee, which transactions are affected, and what it means for consumers.
Salman Khan wins bronze in rowing at the Asian Games.

From the Driver’s Seat to the Podium: The Quiet Grit of Salman Khan

Salman Khan’s inspiring journey from Uber driver to Asian Games rowing bronze medalist is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and determination.
Bhavesh Patidar, founder of Solarsure, with farmers who are turning sunlight into steady income.

The New Harvest: How 50,000 Indian Farmers Are Turning Sunlight Into a Steady Paycheck

For generations, Indian farmers have worn the title of Annadata, the provider of food, with a quiet, weathered pride. But behind the reverence lies a harsher reality: a life dictated by the whims of the monsoon, the volatility of the

Priyangana Saha

Priyangana is an Editorial Associate at The Wise Indian, with a background in English literature and experience in writing, editing, research, and storytelling. She has worked across a range of editorial assignments, developing and refining articles while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strong narrative quality. With a keen interest in contemporary issues and meaningful stories, she brings a thoughtful and research-driven approach to journalism and digital storytelling.