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From India to the World: Shaswat Kumar Earns Global Living Legend Title

In a landmark moment for Indian martial arts Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar was conferred the prestigious international title of Global Living Karate Legend on February The honorary recognition was officially issued and recognised by Sabung Kenki Indonesia marking one of the highest global acknowledgments bestowed upon a living martial arts master The distinguished honour celebrates his visionary leadership in establishing Senkoukai Karate an independent and internationally expanding karate style rooted in Indian soil yet respected worldwide The certificate presented with the highest global martial arts recognition acknowledges his lifelong dedication to promoting discipline character and excellence through martial arts across continents A Rare Global RecognitionThe conferment elevates Shaswat Kumar into an elite league of martial arts figures whose contributions go beyond competition medals The title was formally presented under the authority of Sabung Kenki s global leadership led by Brahma Guru Henri Hendarto founder of the organisation Such recognitions are

16 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Javelin, Grit, Glory: Navdeep Singh Strikes Gold in Dubai at Fazza Championship

Under the bright desert sky of Dubai Navdeep Singh once again proved why he is one of India s brightest stars in para athletics With a powerful throw of metres he clinched gold in the Men s Javelin F category at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix th Fazza International Para Athletics Championship It was not just another medal It was a statement A reminder that India s Paralympic champion is not slowing down he is only getting stronger The Fazza International Championship is one of the most prestigious events in para athletics attracting elite athletes from across the world Winning here means competing against the best and beating them Navdeep did exactly that Understanding the F CategoryNavdeep competes in the F classification a category in para athletics meant for athletes with short stature The F stands for field events and F athletes display extraordinary technique and strength to

13 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

No Giving Up, Only Leveling Up : Diksha Makkar’s AIR 1 Story

Most success stories celebrate the final result Few speak about the sleepless nights the self-doubt and the courage it takes to try again after failure Diksha Makkar s story is not just about securing All India Rank in UGC-NET with a perfect percentile in Public Administration it is about resilience A PhD research scholar in the Department of Public Administration at Panjab University Chandigarh Diksha achieved this remarkable milestone in her fifth attempt after three years of continuous preparation What makes her achievement extraordinary is not just the rank but the journey behind it The Academic Foundation of ExcellenceDiksha s academic journey has always been rooted in dedication She completed her BA Honours from PG Government College for Girls followed by a Master s degree from Panjab University Today she is pursuing her PhD in Public Administration Her subject choice reflects a deep understanding of governance policy and public systems

12 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

You’ll Look Twice: This 23-Year-Old Woman Is Behind the Truck Wheel!

Can you imagine driving your car on a highway and suddenly noticing that the driver of a roaring -tonne truck beside you is a young woman For a moment you might be surprised even shocked questioning what you just saw In a country where truck driving is still seen as a man s world such a sight disrupts long-held assumptions And if you ever do come across a woman confidently steering a heavy truck through Himachal Pradesh s steep curves and misty roads chances are it is Neha Thakur At just Neha has become a powerful symbol of grit aspiration and quiet rebellion against gender stereotypes that have ruled India s logistics sector for decades From Childhood Roads to a Defining TurnNeha Thakur hails from Khudla village in Sarkaghat Mandi district a place surrounded by hills and highways that shaped her childhood Her dream did not emerge from ambition alone

12 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Science Without Women Is Incomplete: Why February 11 Matters

Today on February the world pauses to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science a day that is not just about achievements in laboratories and research papers but about fairness opportunity and human potential Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in this day reminds us of a simple but powerful idea science and gender equality must advance together if the world is to progress sustainably From climate change and public health to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity the challenges facing humanity demand diverse minds and inclusive solutions Yet women and girls who make up half the world s population remain significantly underrepresented in scientific fields Why This Day Matters More Than EverGlobally women constitute less than one-third of all researchers a statistic that has changed far too slowly over decades While progress has been made in access to education participation in science technology engineering and mathematics STEM

11 Feb 2026
Positive Reads

When India Saluted Itself: The World’s Largest Khadi Flag in the Rann of Kutch

At Dhordo in Gujarat s Rann of Kutch where silence usually stretches as far as the horizon January unfolded with a rare kind of thunder not of sound but of emotion Against the dazzling white salt desert the world s largest national flag made entirely of Khadi rose with full military honours transforming the landscape into a moving canvas of saffron white and green The moment was historic but more than that it was deeply human On the occasion of India s th Republic Day this grand display became a powerful reminder that the nation s strength lies not only in its borders and institutions but also in its people traditions and values woven together over generations Khadi Cloth That Carries a Nation s SoulKhadi is not just fabric it is memory It is the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi who turned a simple hand-spun cloth into a weapon of freedom

11 Feb 2026
Good News

Golden Sticks, Golden Hearts: India’s Historic Double at Asian Lacrosse Games

Under the bright Riyadh lights between February and Indian sport quietly witnessed a moment that will echo for years to come At the Asian Lacrosse Games India etched its name into the history books by winning gold medals in both the men s and women s categories a rare and powerful double that spoke not just of victory but of collective progress For a sport still finding its feet in the Indian sporting ecosystem this triumph was more than a medal tally It was proof of belief preparation and persistence finally coming together on a continental stage The Men s Final Control Composure and CommandThe Indian men s team entered the final against Iraq with calm confidence and left no room for doubt Led by captain Anudeep Reddy the team produced a disciplined mature performance to register a commanding victory From the opening face-off India dictated the tempo The defence

11 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

Five New Lives, One Historic Comeback: India’s Cheetah Story Turns a Page

For more than seven decades India s grasslands echoed without their fastest predator The cheetah once a symbol of speed grace and wilderness had vanished from the country in erased by hunting and shrinking habitats On February that long silence softened Deep inside Madhya Pradesh s Kuno National Park five tiny cheetah cubs opened their eyes to the world carrying with them not just life but also history hope and the weight of a national dream Their mother Aasha a Namibian cheetah brought to India under Project Cheetah delivered her second litter pushing India s total cheetah population to For conservationists forest staff and wildlife lovers across the country it was more than a birth announcement It was a quiet victory Aasha and the Journey Across ContinentsAasha s story mirrors India s cheetah revival itself She was among the first cheetahs translocated from Namibia when Project Cheetah was launched on

10 Feb 2026
Positive Reads

From Underdog to Match-Winner: How DK Carried India in the Davis Cup

Legends are not always born on the biggest courts or with the highest rankings beside their names Sometimes they emerge when a nation is on the brink when expectation weighs heavy and when failure would be easier than belief In the Davis Cup Round tie against the Netherlands Indian tennis found such a moment and Dhakshineswar Suresh Ekambaram answered it nbsp Ranked outside the world s top playing only his second Davis Cup tie and standing across the net from higher-ranked battle-hardened opponents Suresh did not blink Instead he stood tall literally and metaphorically and carried India to a historic victory that sent shockwaves through the tennis world The Making of India s Davis Cup HeroBorn on March Dhakshineswar Suresh Ekambaram s journey to this moment has been anything but conventional Raised in Madurai Tamil Nadu Suresh grew into a towering -foot- athlete a frame rarely seen in Indian singles

9 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

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