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February 2026

Manipur’s Hidden Football Hero: She Never Played the Game Yet Built a Football Legacy in Manipur

Football has always had a heartbeat in India From the packed maidans of Kolkata to the muddy grounds of Manipur the sport has survived on pure passion Ironically while the men s game often struggles for consistency on the international stage the Indian women s football team has steadily built a stronger reputation in Asian competitions inspiring a new generation of girls to lace up their boots But long before women s football began gaining structured recognition long before leagues and televised matches a quiet revolution was already unfolding in a small village in Manipur It began not with a professional coach or a government scheme but with a shy geography teacher who simply refused to watch her girls give up on their futures Her name is Laibi Phanjoubam A Girl Who Dared to GraduateIn the quaint village of Andro in Manipur education for girls was never guaranteed Many were

28 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

INS Anjadip Commissioned: Navy Boosts Coastal Anti-Submarine Power

As the waves touch the shores of Chennai on February a new guardian will quietly take her place in India s maritime shield INS Anjadip the third vessel of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ASW-SWC project will be commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command in a ceremony presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Chief of the Naval Staff But Anjadip is more than just a warship She represents India s steady march toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing and a stronger naval presence in coastal waters that are vital for national security Strengthening India s Coastal DefenceIndia s coastline stretches over kilometres guarding critical ports trade routes naval bases and coastal communities In today s strategic environment shallow waters and littoral zones are highly sensitive areas where enemy submarines can attempt covert operations INS Anjadip is specifically designed to dominate this environment Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders amp Engineers

28 Feb 2026
Good News

Why National Science Day Matters More Than Ever in 2026

On February a quiet but revolutionary announcement was made by Indian physicist C V Raman His discovery later known as the Raman Effect explained how light changes direction and energy when it passes through a substance What may sound like a complex physics concept today was at that time a bold scientific breakthrough achieved under limited resources during colonial rule Two years later Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics becoming the first Asian to win a Nobel in science His achievement was not just personal success it was a moment of national pride It proved that India could contribute original research to the world To honour this historic milestone the Government of India declared February as National Science Day in But in this day feels more urgent and meaningful than ever before Image Source CGU Odisha nbsp Science at the Heart of India s Development DreamIndia stands at a

28 Feb 2026
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A Shield of Trust : Israel Signals Willingness to Transfer Iron Dome Tech to India

Imagine a missile launched toward a crowded city and within seconds another missile rises to destroy it mid-air before it can cause harm That is the promise of the Iron Dome Now imagine that technology being built in India During Prime Minister Narendra Modi s recent visit to Israel discussions reportedly intensified around expanding defence cooperation between the two nations According to Israel s Consul General Yaniv Revach the talks are not about a simple arms purchase but about deeper collaboration potentially including technology transfer of Israel s renowned Iron Dome system under India s Make in India program If this becomes reality it would mark one of the most significant defence technology partnerships in modern Indian history What Is the Iron Dome The Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries Operational since it is designed to intercept

27 Feb 2026
Good News

Silent Nights, Global Spotlight : India Makes History at Sony World Photography Awards

In a moment of pride for Indian photography Chennai s Vishal Naveen has etched his name into history by becoming the first Indian photographer to be shortlisted among the Top in the Motion category at the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards Selected from an extraordinary pool of over entries submitted across more than countries and territories his achievement marks a defining milestone not just in his personal journey but for Indian wildlife photography as a whole The Sony World Photography Awards are regarded as one of the most respected and competitive photography platforms globally Each year they celebrate excellence across genres from portraiture and architecture to wildlife and conceptual art To stand out in such a vast ocean of global talent requires not only technical brilliance but also a powerful story told through the lens Vishal Naveen s photograph did exactly that The Image That Stopped the WorldThe image that

27 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

History at the Smash : Thakkar–Shah Create History on Table Tennis’ Biggest Stage

Under the blazing lights of Singapore s premier table tennis arena two young Indians stood tall paddles raised eyes steady and history rewritten Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah may have faced early exits in singles but together they found rhythm resilience and redemption With a commanding - victory over Germans Martin Allegro and Adrien Rassenfose the Indian duo stormed into the semifinals of the Singapore Smash becoming the first Indian pair ever to reach this stage at a WTT Grand Smash For Indian table tennis it was not just a win It was a statement Breaking New Ground at a Grand StageThe Smash series represents the highest tier in world table tennis often compared to tennis Grand Slams in prestige and intensity To thrive here demands precision tactical brilliance and mental steel Seeded sixth in Singapore Thakkar and Shah displayed all three Their - - and - victory was clinical

27 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

A Tunnel of Light : India’s First Tunnel Light-and-Sound Show Lights Up Kerala’s Chilakoor

On February Kerala marked a historic milestone in tourism and infrastructure with the launch of India s first-ever light-and-sound show inside a tunnel The renovated Chilakoor Tunnel near Varkala has been transformed into a dynamic canvas of light history and culture offering visitors a unique immersive experience powered by cutting-edge video mapping technology Inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan the initiative represents a bold step in blending heritage storytelling with modern innovation More than just a visual spectacle the show celebrates Kerala s cultural evolution literary legacy scenic landscapes and most importantly the teachings of revered social reformer Sree Narayana Guru A -Metre Engineering Marvel ReimaginedThe Chilakoor Tunnel a -metre structure originally designed during the princely state of Travancore to facilitate inland navigation has now entered a new chapter Once serving purely functional purposes the tunnel has been restored and reimagined as a cultural corridor Renovation was carried out by

27 Feb 2026
Wanderlust

Endurance on Ice: Pangong’s ‘Last Run’ Blends Extreme Sport with Climate Awareness

At an altitude where even breathing feels like a task nearly runners chose to race across a frozen lake The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon held in Ladakh concluded on February transforming the icy expanse of Pangong Lake into one of the most challenging marathon routes in the world Set at feet above sea level the marathon tested not just physical stamina but mental strength Participants ran over thick sheets of ice battled sub-zero temperatures and coped with low oxygen levels conditions that push even seasoned athletes to their limits A Marathon Unlike Any OtherOrganised by The Thin Ice Adventure in collaboration with the Government of the Union Territory of Ladakh and Indian Oil Corporation Servo the two-day event began on February and concluded on February The marathon was conducted across four categories On Day runners competed in the km and km races A total of runners took part in the

27 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

When the Bulbs Lit Up : After 77 Years in Darkness, Light Finally Reaches Gogunda

For the first time since India s Independence in electric light has illuminated homes in Gogunda village a remote settlement perched nearly metres atop a steep hill in Chhattisgarh s Sukma district For generations families here relied solely on kerosene lamps their nights wrapped in darkness and uncertainty Today a simple electric bulb glowing in a mud house represents far more than infrastructure it symbolizes dignity connection and the arrival of the State in a region long isolated by conflict Gogunda had remained under Naxal influence for decades effectively cut off from government presence and developmental activities Basic amenities such as roads electricity healthcare and schools were absent The village s transformation now signals not just electrification but the beginning of comprehensive social and infrastructural renewal Security as the Foundation for DevelopmentThe turning point came with the deployment of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF s th Battalion which established

27 Feb 2026
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