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Service, Strength, Recognition: Vishisht Seva Medal Conferred to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Republic Day brought with it a moment of collective pride as Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal VSM one of the country s most respected peacetime military decorations Announced as part of the annual Republic Day honours and conferred by the President of India the award recognised her distinguished and exemplary service during Operation Sindoor a crucial counter-terror operation conducted in nbsp Her recognition resonated deeply with citizens across the country not only because of the operation s importance but also because Colonel Qureshi represented a new confident face of India s Armed Forces professional composed and inclusive What the Vishisht Seva Medal Stands ForThe Vishisht Seva Medal is awarded for distinguished service of a high order and holds immense value within the Armed Forces Unlike gallantry awards given for battlefield bravery the VSM recognises sustained exceptional service often involving strategic decision-making

29 Jan 2026
Star Citizens

Tum Hi Ho, Forever: Arijit Singh Steps Away from Bollywood Music

When the voice that defined a generation of heartbreaks love and melodies goes silent millions pause to remember not just the songs but the soul behind them Arijit Singh s voice has been a constant in the lives of millions From the quiet streets of Jiaganj in Murshidabad to the grand studios of Bollywood Singh s journey reflects the story of a small-town boy who conquered hearts with emotion rather than ostentation Known for his natural grainy baritone and emotive depth he has become synonymous with the soundtrack of modern romance in Hindi cinema His songs from the haunting Tum Hi Ho in Aashiqui to the melodic Kesariya in Brahmastra have transcended age region and language barriers creating an intimate connection with listeners that few artists achieve Early Years Nurturing Talent from HomeBorn on April to a Punjabi Sikh father and Bengali Hindu mother Arijit Singh grew up surrounded by

28 Jan 2026
Star Citizens

Savita Punia: From Haryana’s Fields to Padma Shri - India’s Unbreakable Wall of Women’s Hockey

Savita Punia s name has firmly established itself in Indian sports history as she proudly receives the Padma Shri one of the country s highest civilian honors This award celebrates a career marked by unwavering determination exceptional skill and a pioneering spirit that has transformed women s hockey in India nbsp Growing up in Haryana where sporting opportunities for girls were limited and societal pressures strong Savita broke every barrier in her path Known as nbsp The Wall she is a fearless goalkeeper whose sharp reflexes and calm presence have saved countless goals and inspired millions across the nation A Journey of Grit and Landmark AchievementsFrom a small town to the global stage Savita s career is filled with defining moments Since her international debut in she has become an indispensable part of India s defense earning over caps Her finest hour came during the Tokyo Olympics where she guarded

28 Jan 2026
Star Citizens

India’s Celestial Champion: Ashoka Chakra Awarded to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

On India s Republic Day history quietly expanded its definition of courage President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashoka Chakra the nation s highest peacetime gallantry award on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force not for an act on the battlefield but for an extraordinary mission far beyond Earth s atmosphere The Ashoka Chakra is traditionally reserved for acts of exceptional bravery selflessness and presence of mind in life-threatening situations By awarding it to an astronaut India acknowledged a powerful truth courage is not limited to borders or battlefields Sometimes it is found in the unforgiving vacuum of space Shukla s honour marked a rare moment in Indian history He became one of the very few individuals to receive the Ashoka Chakra for a mission rooted in scientific exploration yet fraught with immense physical psychological and technical risk Why This Honour Was EarnedGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla s selection

28 Jan 2026
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The Toofaan Games : Meet the Women Powering India’s Largest Grassroots Athletics Event for Girls

In thousands of dusty playgrounds across rural India a silent revolution is unfolding There are no grand stadiums no celebrity coaches and no television cameras Yet every week young girls run jump sprint and compete many for the first time in their lives Behind them stands an invisible army of rural women who are making this possible They are the backbone of the Toofaan Games India s largest grassroots athletics initiative for girls and their impact reaches far beyond sport The Women Who Were Never Allowed to RunThe women who run the Toofaan Games are known as Skills Associates or sports allies nbsp They come from remote villages across seven states and share a common past Most of them grew up in environments where girls were discouraged or outright forbidden from playing sports Running in public wearing sports clothes or spending time on a playground was often seen as inappropriate

28 Jan 2026
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Why Japan Is Restarting the World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Now

In Japan did something few industrial nations had ever done In the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster it shut down all of its nuclear reactors The decision was not just technical or political it was emotional Entire towns were evacuated families were separated from ancestral homes and a deep mistrust settled over anything connected to nuclear power For years the silence of idle reactors stood as a reminder of fear loss and unanswered questions about safety and accountability The Restart That Signals a Turning PointOn Wednesday Japan restarted operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant the largest in the world by capacity Reactor No was brought back online nearly years after the plant was shut down marking a significant moment in the country s energy journey Located on Japan s northwest coast far from Tokyo s dense core the plant once symbolised Japan s nuclear ambition Now its

26 Jan 2026
Global News

The Economics of Reusability: Why the Future of Space Belongs to Flying Rockets Back Home

For most of human history in space every rocket launch ended the same way in flames or debris scattered across the ocean Rockets were built launched once and discarded magnificent machines designed for a few minutes of glory That model is now fading fast As private companies enter the launch market and reusability becomes central to rocket design the economics of spaceflight are being rewritten With the global space economy expected to cross one trillion dollars by reusable rockets are no longer just a technological upgrade they are the backbone of a new commercial era For countries like India this transition carries enormous implications Lower launch costs mean more satellites more services more startups and wider public access to space-based technology that directly affects daily life from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to disaster management and internet connectivity Why Spaceflight Has Always Been So CostlySending anything into orbit is one

26 Jan 2026
The Whys and Hows

The Constitution Remembers Them - Do We?

A Constitution is usually spoken of in the language of law articles clauses and authority But India s Constitution was never just a legal document It was a leap of faith Faith that a nation torn by Partition scarred by colonial rule and divided by language caste and belief could still choose words over violence While history celebrates the loud moments the speeches the signatures the applause it often forgets the silence that made them possible The late nights The unpaid labour The people who worked not for legacy but for responsibility The Republic was not built only in grand halls It was built in borrowed rooms handwritten pages and quiet minds that carried the weight of a nation without asking to be remembered B N Rau Rajkumari Amrit Kaur and Prem Behari Narain Raizada were three such individuals They did not chase power They chose service And in doing

25 Jan 2026
Positive Reads

Eyes Sharper Than the Enemy: How India’s Uttam AESA Is Rewriting Air Warfare

In the long journey of building a truly self-reliant defence ecosystem some moments redefine the path ahead The successful development of the Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array AESA radar by the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO is one such moment It is not just a new radar system it is a statement of India s growing confidence in high-end military technology and a strong push towards the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Designed primarily for the HAL Tejas Mk A and future combat aircraft the Uttam AESA radar has reportedly demonstrated performance that rivals and in some aspects surpasses similar radars used by leading air forces globally For the Indian Air Force IAF this development comes as a timely and game-changing boost What Makes Uttam AESA a Game ChangerModern air combat is no longer just about speed and firepower It is about information who sees first who tracks better and

24 Jan 2026
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