Dr. Kanans Višvanats FRSC

23/08/2026

🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹 – a human chain of 2 million people stretching from Tallinn, through Riga, to Vilnius. This non-violent protest on 23 August 1989 captured the world's attention as the three Baltic nations clearly expressed their will for freedom and independence, and declared that the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, signed exactly 50 years earlier, was a crime committed by totalitarian regimes.

Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, we remain united to this day through our actions, our thoughts, and our unwavering support for Ukraine.

📷 Photo: Collection of the Latvian National Museum of History / Popular Front Museum Department. The Baltic Way campaign in Riga on 23 August 1989. Participants on the Vidzeme Highway near Langstiņi. Holding the first flag from the right is Rūdolfs Brizga. A group of Baltic Germans is taking part. Photographer not specified.

21/08/2026

The research center SIA "DR. VISHYS" and Latvia's first artificial intelligence laboratory for pharmaceutical research have officially begun operations in a historic building located at Aptiekas iela 7.

The new laboratory will specialize in utilizing AI methods for molecular modeling, which will significantly accelerate the development of new medications and reduce costs during the early stages.

The grand opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Professor Ivars Kalviņš, Director of the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Dr. Nina Linde, as well as Members of Parliament and representatives from the Ministry of Health.

Special gratitude was extended to the founders of the project-Dr Kanans Višvanats FRSC and Dr Divya Vishwanath-whose investments are helping build a new innovation ecosystem in Latvia.

In his address to the attendees, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis emphasized the strategic importance of the project:

"Pharmaceuticals will become one of the main pillars of Latvia's scientific and industrial development. In the near future, thanks to new technologies, artificial intelligence, and research investments, our country can become one of the global leaders in this sector. Today, we are laying the foundation for a knowledge-based economy that will generate world-class innovations right here in Latvia."

What lies ahead? The ambitious development plans extend beyond the borders of Riga-the renovation and modernization of the former Institute of Inorganic Chemistry building complex in Salaspils is planned for the coming years. Thanks to investments from the Vishwanath family, this facility will be transformed into a modern scientific-manufacturing center, complete with an experimental production plant and world-class laboratories.

This project represents a massive step forward in strengthening Latvia's scientific potential, attracting investment, and solidifying our country's position within the European biomedicine sector!

21/08/2026

📘 Grāmata ir izdota!

Ar lielu prieku varu paziņot, ka mana grāmata
“Finansiālā brīvība. No algas uz sistēmu, kas strādā tavā labā.”
tagad ir pieejama lasītājiem.

Šī grāmata radās no vienkārša jautājuma:
kāpēc tik daudzi cilvēki visu dzīvi strādā, pelna vairāk, bet finansiālā drošība tā arī neatnāk?

Grāmatā ir runātspar:
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📍 Grāmata tagad pieejama lielākajās Latvijas grāmatnīcās
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15/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, India!
One of the world’s greatest nations. Jai Hind!

India today

1. is a $4.15T economy
2. is the fastest-growing major economy
3. holds $700B+ in forex, 4th-largest
4. has ₹2.05L per-capita income
5. exports $863B in goods & services
6. ships $421B in services exports
7. is 3rd-largest by PPP, $18T+
8. is set to be a top-3 economy soon
9. has the 4th-largest stock market
10. averages nearly ₹2L cr GST a month
11. files 9 crore+ tax returns a year
12. banks 55 crore via Jan Dhan
13. doubled its GDP in a decade
14. drives ~1/6 of global growth
15. sees record SIP inflows monthly
16. is the No.2 phone maker globally
17. makes 99% of its phones at home
18. exports ₹2.62L cr of smartphones
19. makes ₹13.11L cr of electronics
20. rolled out its first Made-in-India chips
21. is the 3rd-largest car market
22. leads in 2-wheelers & tractors
23. is the 2nd-largest steel maker
24. grew defence exports 34x in a decade
25. does 23.66B UPI txns a month
26. moved ₹29.88L cr on UPI in July
27. has 2.4L+ recognised startups
28. clears 763M UPI payments a day
29. runs UPI live in 7+ countries
30. is the 3rd-largest startup hub
31. has minted 100+ unicorns
32. made 23L+ jobs via startups
33. connects 900M+ to the internet
34. ranks 3rd in science papers
35. ranks 6th in patent filings
36. spends ₹12.2L cr on capex
37. has 99.6% rail electrification
38. rose to 38th on innovation index
39. ranks 4th in trademark filings
40. has 63.73L km of roads
41. has 1.47L km of highways
42. has 45,516 km of 4-lane roads
43. has 7,300+ km of expressways
44. has 165 operational airports
45. has the 2nd-largest road network
46. has the 4th-largest rail network
47. has 1,155+ km of metro rail
48. runs 160+ Vande Bharat trains
49. built the world's highest rail bridge
50. has 1,728 MMTPA port capacity
51. runs metro in 26 cities
52. grew its highway network 60% in a decade
53. has 552 GW of power capacity
54. more than doubled power since 2014
55. runs 300 GW of non-fossil power
56. is 3rd-largest in renewables
57. has 164 GW of solar power
58. added a record 55 GW of clean power in FY26
59. is 4th-largest in wind power
60. runs a Green Hydrogen Mission
61. has powered every village
62. targets 100 GW nuclear by 2047
63. grew renewable output to 478 billion units
64. grows 357.7 MT of foodgrain
65. grows 362 MT of horticulture
66. is the No.1 milk producer
67. leads in pulses, millets & spices
68. farms the most arable land
69. has 844 medical colleges
70. doubled its MBBS seats
71. enrols 4.3 cr in higher ed
72. keeps growing IITs and IIMs
73. has 1,100+ universities & 45,000+ colleges
74. runs the largest health cover
75. covers 55 crore under Ayushman
76. raised life expectancy past 70
77. is the 4th nation to dock in orbit
78. has 44 UNESCO heritage sites
79. hit the Moon's south pole first
80. is home to 1.46B people

And we are just getting started.

Happy Independence Day!

27/07/2026

I am deeply humbled and profoundly honored to share a milestone that marks a defining moment in my journey as a scientist, researcher, and global healthcare advocate.I have been officially admitted as an Honorary Member of the prestigious Latvian Academy of Sciences (LZA). To make this moment even more surreal, my name has been permanently engraved on the commemorative plaque in the entrance lobby of the Academy of Sciences building in Riga. In the institution's storied history spanning over a century, I am told that only nine other distinguished names have ever been printed on this plaque. To stand alongside these monumental figures of scientific history is a privilege beyond words.This exceptional recognition is not just a personal milestone; it is a validation of our collective mission to democratize global healthcare. The Academy has bestowed this honor in recognition of our dedicated research and development of low-cost, accessible cancer medicines specifically designed for emerging markets.For years, my focus has been on breaking down the financial barriers of oncology treatments. Traditional cancer therapies often impose a devastating financial burden on families, particularly in developing economies. By leveraging targeted, natural extract-based therapeutics and securing 15 world patents for anti-cancer and anti-malarial treatments, our goal has been to deliver high-efficacy, low-toxicity alternatives that are affordable for those who need them most.Science loses its purpose if its breakthroughs are confined to the privileged. True innovation lies in scalability and equity.This recognition further strengthens my deep-rooted bond with Latvia, a country that has graciously granted me citizenship and embraced my vision for academic and industrial synergy. Serving as a Council Member and Director at the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, and having previously received an Honorary Doctorate in Economics from the Senate, I am continuously inspired by Latvia’s forward-thinking scientific ecosystem.I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Senate and the leadership of the Latvian Academy of Sciences for this monumental honor. This plaque is a permanent reminder of the work that still lies ahead. We will continue to push the boundaries of pharmaceutical research, challenge the status quo of high-cost medicine, and ensure that life-saving healthcare is a basic human right, not a luxury.Thank you to my family, colleagues, and research partners across the globe who have walked this path with me. The journey continues.