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Soaring Together: India and Cambodia’s Women Warriors for Wildlife

In a heartening example of environmental action rooted in sisterhood and cross-cultural unity Purnima Devi Barman a celebrated conservationist from India and founder of the women-led Hargila Army has now extended her award-winning model of wildlife protection to Cambodia Barman known for saving the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork GAS in Assam through a grassroots movement of women recently led a transformative day-long training session at the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary part of Cambodia s Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve a Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance Her mission to inspire train and empower Cambodian women conservationists to lead from the front using a powerful mix of science storytelling tradition and community love The Greater Adjutant A Bird That United Two NationsOnce hated and misunderstood the Greater Adjutant a large rare stork known for its scavenging habits has now become a symbol of pride and unity thanks to Purnima's relentless efforts In Assam

1 Aug 2025
Good News

Study Without Barriers: Punit Balan's New Study Centre to Support Students from Pune

Pune often hailed as the educational capital of Maharashtra attracts thousands of students from rural and urban corners of the state However many of these young minds face the harsh reality of financial constraints especially when it comes to accessing conducive study spaces or libraries Recognizing this pressing need the Punit Balan Group PBG has stepped forward with a powerful initiative to bridge this educational gap Led by its dynamic President and young entrepreneur Punit Balan PBG will establish a state-of-the-art Study Centre and Library for underprivileged students in Pune The foundation ceremony of this ambitious project was recently performed by Punit Balan himself The centre is a tribute to his mother-in-law Sou Shobha Rasiksheth Dhariwal whose name it will proudly bear signifying a commitment to nurturing knowledge Empowering Dreams Free Access to OpportunityWhat makes this initiative truly remarkable is its inclusive approach The facility will be completely free for

31 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

How One Engineer from Ahmedabad Built a Life-Saving Combat Drone Now Approved by the Indian Army

In the heart of Ahmedabad a quiet yet groundbreaking revolution in defense technology is unfolding Keshavkant Sharma an engineer with a vision to protect soldiers lives has created Gati a small but powerful drone that not only delivers grenades with pinpoint accuracy but also returns safely after completing its mission Built by Sharma s startup Protthapan this homegrown innovation is now officially part of the Indian Army s tactical toolkit After successful trials at the Pokhran testing range the Indian Army has placed an order for over units of Gati proof that India's indigenous innovation is ready to reshape modern warfare What Makes Gati So Special Gati is not just a drone it's a flying soldier with a specific job to automate the entire grenade deployment process Traditionally a soldier must manually remove a grenade's pin release the lever and throw it risking their own safety in the process Gati

31 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

Leh Palace: The Forgotten Crown of Ladakh’s Royal Past

Far away in the beautiful landscape of Ladakh where time seems to move slowly and the mountains stand in silent strength sits a royal structure that once echoed with the footsteps of kings Leh Palace With its weather-worn walls nine-storey silhouette and commanding view of the snow-capped Himalayas the palace is not just a building it is history frozen in time Recently brought into the spotlight by author and philanthropist Sudha Murty who described it as an impressive royal residence this forgotten marvel invites you to step into a chapter of India s majestic past Inspired by Tibet Born in LadakhBuilt in the early th century by King Sengge Namgyal Leh Palace takes architectural inspiration from the Potala Palace of Lhasa Tibet Its towering height once made it one of the tallest structures of its time but its roots go deeper construction began in under King Tsewang Namgyal with Sengge

30 Jul 2025
Wanderlust

Kiran Desai’s Grand Return: A New Epic Earns Spot on 2025 Booker Prize Longlist

In a moment that feels both historic and heartwarming acclaimed Indian origin author Kiran Desai has returned to the literary world after years with her much anticipated novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny The -page novel has not only stirred deep curiosity among readers but has also made it to the Booker Prize longlist placing Desai back in the global spotlight If she wins she will become only the fifth author ever to claim the Booker Prize twice This return feels like reconnecting with a wise old friend who s been away on a long journey full of stories wisdom and emotion And indeed The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is just that a deeply personal yet universally relevant story of identity love and transformation The Story That Bridges ContinentsDesai s new novel follows two central characters Sonia an aspiring writer returning to India from Vermont and Sunny a

30 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

Three Wheels, One Dream: The Silent Struggle of a Para-Champion

In the heart of Bhubaneswar amid traffic and deadlines a young man on a battery driven tricycle quietly delivers food orders to doorsteps His name is Ramdas Runguda a year old from Chitrakonda Malkangiri district of Odisha To a stranger he might appear as just another delivery partner of Zomato nbsp but look closer and you ll find the heart of a warrior chasing Olympic-sized dreams Ramdas was born with a physical disability paralyzed from the waist down But that hasn t stopped him from dreaming nbsp and more importantly working hard to make his dream of becoming a Paralympic swimmer come true A Humble Beginning with Giant DreamsHailing from a remote region in Odisha Ramdas completed his Plus Two Class education in Chitrakonda before moving to Bhubaneswar He left behind the familiar comforts of home to step into a city that might offer him the chance to train earn

30 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

Remona Pereira Sets the Stage on Fire: 170 Hours of World-Record Bharatanatyam!

In a world where social media trends fade in hours a -year-old student from Mangaluru has made her name in history with the grace of ancient Indian dance Remona Pereira a final-year BA student at St Aloysius College Mangaluru stunned the nation by performing Bharatanatyam continuously for hours over seven days setting a new world record Her marathon performance earned her a place in the Golden Book of World Records surpassing the previous record of hours But more than just a record this was a personal pilgrimage a tribute to the art form she has loved and lived for over years Bharatanatyam The Timeless Dance of Divine ExpressionBharatanatyam is one of the oldest and most revered classical dance forms of India with roots tracing back over years to the temples of Tamil Nadu Originally performed by temple dancers as a sacred offering to the gods Bharatanatyam blends rhythmic footwork expressive

29 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

Divya Deshmukh Becomes First Indian Champion at FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup, Defeats Koneru Humpy in a Historic Final

nbsp In a moment that will be etched in the history of Indian chess Divya Deshmukh just years old has emerged as the first Indian champion of the FIDE Women s Chess World Cup beating veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final This stunning victory not only earned her the World Cup title but also secured her final Grandmaster norm officially making her India s th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to reach this prestigious milestone The Battle of Generations Divya vs HumpyThis final wasn t just a chess match it was a symbolic clash between generations Koneru Humpy India s first-ever woman Grandmaster and an expert in Indian chess stood on one side On the other Divya Deshmukh a rising star born nearly two decades later represented the new wave of Indian chess talent Both players had drawn their classical games over two days of intense

28 Jul 2025
Star Citizens

Why Wells Are Always Round: The Simple Science Behind a Timeless Design

Wells have always been more than just holes in the ground For centuries they ve been the source of life giving water to drink cook bathe farm and survive In villages towns forts and even royal palaces wells have quietly worked in the background keeping communities alive especially during dry months Many of us remember dropping a bucket into a deep stone circle hearing the splash and feeling the rope tug as we pulled water up But here s a curious thing why are all these wells round Whether it s in India Africa or Europe old wells almost always have the same shape a perfect circle Is it just for looks Or is there something more The Round Secret Strength in ShapeThe main reason wells are round is because a circular shape is naturally strong When you dig deep into the earth the surrounding soil pushes inward from all

28 Jul 2025
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