Smriti Mandhana Joins Messi, Ronaldo! Only Indian on TIME’s Prestigious Sports List

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has added yet another remarkable achievement to her glittering career The star batter has been named in TIME magazine s prestigious list of the Most Influential People in Sports becoming the only Indian athlete to feature among some of the biggest names in world sport The honour places Mandhana alongside global sporting icons such as football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi basketball superstar LeBron James tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz golfer Rory McIlroy skiing champion Eileen Gu and South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma Standing Among the TitansTIME included Mandhana in its prestigious Titans category reserved for athletes who have left a lasting impact on their sport Sharing space with international sporting giants such as Ronaldo Erling Haaland and Temba Bavuma Mandhana s inclusion reflects the immense respect she commands worldwide What makes the achievement even more special is that she is the sole Indian representative

16 Jun 2026

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President Murmu to Award Gold Medal to 23-Year-Old Who Cracked 19 Competitive Exams Without Coaching

Every year millions of young Indians burn the midnight oil in pursuit of a government job For many the path is long and filled with setbacks Some spend years preparing for multiple examinations while only a handful manage to clear even one prestigious recruitment test But -year-old Charu Pandey from Chhattisgarh has done something extraordinary In an achievement that has stunned aspirants across the country Charu has successfully cleared competitive examinations without attending a single coaching class Her incredible feat has turned her into a symbol of perseverance discipline and the power of self-learning Cracking Competitive ExamsCharu's list of achievements reads like a dream for many government job aspirants According to a report in Odishatv in she has cleared several highly competitive examinations including SSC CGL SSC CHSL SSC MTS SSC GD SSC CPO IBPS PO SBI recruitment examinations Delhi Police recruitment Chhattisgarh Sub-Inspector Transport Sub-Inspector and the CG NHM

15 Jun 2026

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Sudarsan Pattnaik Becomes First Indian to Win Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026

India has another reason to celebrate on the global stage Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup marking a landmark moment for Indian art and cultural diplomacy The honour was conferred at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia s Kaliningrad Region where some of the world s finest sand sculptors gathered to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship Competing against leading artists from around a dozen countries Pattnaik emerged victorious earning unanimous praise from the international jury A Sculpture That Spoke for the PlanetWhat set Pattnaik apart was his artistic skill and the powerful message embedded in his creation His award-winning sand sculpture standing nearly three metres tall focused on one of humanity s most pressing concerns global warming The artwork portrayed two contrasting faces of Earth One side depicted a barren damaged planet suffering from

13 Jun 2026

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At 20, India’s Youngest Female Ironman Renee Noronha Wins Ironman Phillipines and Qualifies for the World Championship

At an age when most students are focused on assignments and examinations -year-old Renee Noronha is conquering one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet The IIT Madras BS learner and India s youngest female Ironman has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of accolades Renee secured first place in the age category at the Century Tuna Ironman Philippines earning a coveted qualification spot for the prestigious Ironman World Championship in Hawaii The Gruelling Road to SuccessThe Ironman triathlon is widely regarded as one of the most demanding sporting events in the world Athletes must complete a -kilometre swim a -kilometre cycling course and a full marathon of kilometres all in a single race For Renee success came through years of relentless dedication and discipline A former gymnast she transitioned into endurance sports and gradually built the stamina strength and mental resilience required to compete at the

12 Jun 2026

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Assam’s Bird Guardian: Purnima Devi Barman Receives National Geographic’s 2026 Wayfinder Award

For years the greater adjutant stork locally known as the hargila was considered an unwelcome bird in Assam Its unusual appearance and scavenging habits led many to view it as a nuisance rather than a species worth protecting Today thanks to the tireless efforts of wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman that perception has dramatically changed The woman who turned a neglected bird into a symbol of community pride has now earned one of the world s most prestigious recognitions nbsp Barman has been named among the recipients of the Wayfinder Award presented by the National Geographic Society and Kia The honour celebrates visionaries from around the world whose work is creating meaningful change in science conservation education technology and storytelling For Assam and India the recognition shines a global spotlight on a conservation success story powered not by large institutions but by local communities and thousands of determined

11 Jun 2026

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Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A Awarded Shaurya Chakra for Courageous Navika Sagar Parikrama Expedition

When Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A set sail aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Tarini they were not merely embarking on a maritime expedition They were charting a course that would redefine possibilities for women in uniform and leave an enduring mark on India's naval history Now their extraordinary courage resilience and seamanship have earned them one of the nation's highest peacetime gallantry honours the Shaurya Chakra President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award on the two Indian Navy officers in recognition of their exceptional achievements during the historic Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition Their remarkable journey was not just about crossing oceans It was about breaking barriers overcoming nature's fiercest challenges and inspiring countless young Indians to dream bigger A Voyage for the History BooksThe story of Dilna and Roopa's achievement began with a bold mission Sailing aboard INSV Tarini the officers undertook the Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition

10 Jun 2026

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India Salutes Its Brave Son: Lt. Commander Suraj Parashar Awarded Shaurya Chakra

In a moment that filled an entire region with pride and the nation with gratitude Lieutenant Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy was conferred the prestigious Shaurya Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan The award one of India's highest peacetime gallantry honours recognized his extraordinary bravery leadership and unwavering commitment to duty during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir nbsp A Ceremony Honouring India's BravestThe Defence Investiture Ceremony Phase-I brought together some of the country's finest heroes whose actions have safeguarded lives and strengthened national security The ceremony was attended by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as President Murmu presented gallantry awards to personnel from the Armed Forces Central Armed Police Forces and other security agencies The honours reflected the immense courage displayed by India's security forces in combating terrorism

9 Jun 2026

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He Chose Passion Over a Stable Job and Ended Up Walking for Armani

For most middle-class families a degree in engineering and a stable job represent success For Mumbai's Shubham Vaidkar however success turned out to be something entirely different a high-fashion runway in Milan under the spotlight of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands The -year-old made headlines in February after walking for Giorgio Armani at Milan Fashion Week but his journey began far from the glamour of international fashion Just a few years ago Shubham was a civil engineer earning around a month following a path that many expected him to take What happened next is a story of courage conviction and choosing passion over predictability A Dream Sparked by a ScrollShubham's introduction to the world of fashion was surprisingly simple It began while browsing fashion content and following international models on social media What started as curiosity soon evolved into a serious interest He spent hours researching the

7 Jun 2026

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Teen Changemaker: Lucknow Student Wins National Geographic’s International Slingshot Challenge

A simple idea born from creativity culture and concern for the environment has taken a young Indian student to the global stage Aaliya Fatima Rizavi a Class student of La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow has emerged as one of the winners of the prestigious National Geographic Slingshot Challenge an international environmental competition that celebrates innovative solutions developed by young changemakers across the world Her winning project The Puppet Teaches the Planet stood out among more than submissions from over participants representing countries Through the initiative Aaliya has demonstrated how traditional art forms can become powerful tools for environmental education and sustainable living A Creative Solution Rooted in CultureAt the heart of Aaliya s project is a brilliant blend of environmental action and cultural heritage Inspired by Lucknow s rich tradition of puppetry she envisioned workshops where discarded fabric scraps collected from tailor shops and textile waste are transformed into

7 Jun 2026

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