"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."

- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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Nature’s Daughter: How One Woman is Reforesting the World’s Largest River Island

Majuli the world s largest river island nestled in the mighty Brahmaputra is shrinking year after year losing land to floods erosion and climate change But amid this slow devastation a quiet green revolution is taking root Leading it is -year-old Munmuni Payeng the daughter of renowned environmentalist Jadav Molai Payeng known globally as the Forest Man of India Today Munmuni is being hailed as the Forest Queen of Majuli as she puts herself in her father's shoes to protect her homeland From Roots to ResolveBorn and raised amidst the dense canopy of Molai Forest planted singlehandedly by her father over four decades Munmuni was no stranger to the rhythms of nature As a child she was enchanted by the majesty of Majuli Growing up she became aware of its vulnerability As she watched butterflies flit through saplings and elephants wander near their home she imbibed an important lesson every

31 Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Leading with Purpose: How Ansh Chopra and Konnekt.India Are Rewriting the Role of Youth in Social Change

In a world chasing career goals and digital fame Ansh Chopra s journey began with something beautifully simple handing out water bottles to strangers walking under the scorching summer sun That one act of compassion done in his school days ignited a fire in his heart Fast forward to today and that fire has grown into Konnekt India a youth-led NGO making real change across Pune and beyond Built with the vision that young people can drive powerful transformations the organization is now one of the most active student-led social service movements in the region From Small Team nbsp to a Youth-Led ForceFounded by students and run entirely by young minds aged to Konnekt India began as a small collective of students With time dedication and vision it has grown into dedicated volunteers driven by the belief that leadership is not about age but action The team is led by

30 Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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87-Year-Old Patriot with a Broom: Inderjit Singh Sidhu’s Mission for a Cleaner India

Every morning in Chandigarh s Sector before the sun rises a silent warrior wheels his cycle cart broom in hand and begins a task many choose to ignore Not a municipal worker Not a volunteer hired by an NGO This is Inderjit Singh Sidhu a retired Deputy Inspector General DIG of Police now who has taken up the broom out of love for his city and country Sidhu begins his day at am sharp sweeping the streets and collecting garbage armed with civic pride With no government support no fanfare and no media hype pushing him forward he represents a quiet revolution From Uniformed Duty to Civilian DevotionA -batch IPS officer Inderjit Singh Sidhu once commanded respect in uniform safeguarding law and order Today he commands the same if not more while dressed in simple clothes sweeping roads many pass by indifferently The transition from DIG to street cleaner may

25 Jul 2025
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