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India are the World Cup Champions: The Day Women’s Cricket Crowned a Nation!

In an electric atmosphere at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai the Indian women s cricket team scripted a fairy-tale ending to the ICC Women s Cricket World Cup Facing formidable opponents in the South African women s national cricket team in the final India secured a convincing -run win to lift the trophy for the first time The home crowd erupted the long-awaited moment had arrived Stellar Batting FoundationsChasing South Africa entered with strong hope but it was India s innings earlier that truly set the tone The Indian side posted for finishing just short of the -mark yet comfortably ahead The opening stand led by Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid the platform Verma s power-packed knock and Mandhana s fluent touch signalled India s intent nbsp Later Deepti Sharma anchored the middle overs steadying the innings when South Africa began to claw back The result

3 Nov 2025
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Women in Blue Shock Australia, March Into World Cup Final

It was a night when rainclouds threatened nerves buzzed and the roar from the DY Patil Sports Academy felt like a heartbeat India walked in as the underdogs a team that had scraped into the semifinals after finishing fourth in the group stage And waiting for them was cricket s fiercest force Australia Unbeaten Unflinching Unaccustomed to being challenged But sport has a funny way of reminding the world that reputations don t win matches Performances do Australia thundered their way to in overs the highest ever total in a Women s World Cup knockout game It felt like they already had one foot in the final After all who chases -plus in a semifinal Certainly not a team that had lost to the same opponent a week ago And then Jemimah Rodrigues walked in Australia Rises And So Does IndiaThe Australian innings was explosive A fiery century from Phoebe

31 Oct 2025
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Innovation in Motion: Bengaluru Tests India’s Next-Gen Driverless Car

A video from Bengaluru recently took the internet by storm A car gliding smoothly down the road but with no one in the driver s seat The calm passenger inside Satyatmatheertha Swamiji of Uttaradi Math enjoying a historic joyride in India s indigenously developed driverless car What looked like a simple joyride was in fact a symbol of India s leap into the future of autonomous technology The autonomous vehicle is the result of collaboration between Wipro the Indian Institute of Science IISc and RV College of Engineering under the WIRIN Wipro-IISc Research and Innovation Network program Together they are pioneering AI machine learning and computer vision technologies tailored for Indian roads Designed for Indian RoadsUnlike foreign models built for perfect highways this car is being engineered for India s reality chaotic traffic diverse terrains and unpredictable conditions It s not just a technical feat but showcases how innovation can

29 Oct 2025
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A Thousand Lamps, One Spirit: Srinagar Celebrates Diwali at Lal Chowk

Srinagar s iconic Lal Chowk shimmered like never before Once known for its historic political significance the square was transformed into a radiant celebration of light color and joy as hundreds of people gathered to mark Diwali Rows of glowing diyas lined the streets the clock tower gleamed in golden hues and traditional music filled the air From children laughing to elders lighting lamps the evening carried an emotion that words can barely capture the feeling of hope returning home For many it was a sight they had long dreamed of the city s heart illuminated not by conflict or tension but by the collective glow of unity Diyas Smiles and Shared MomentsThe square was awash in golden light as row after row of earthen lamps flickered alongside the ghanta-ghar tower Strangers became neighbors for the evening children ran about with excitement and elders looked on with quiet contentment The

22 Oct 2025
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Rising Star Tanvi Sharma Shines Bright with Silver at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships

In a packed stadium at Guwahati s National Centre of Excellence -year-old Tanvi Sharma etched her name into Indian badminton history With precision poise and unrelenting determination she won the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships defeating Thailand s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in a commanding performance The victory wasn t just another win it marked India s first entry into the girls singles final in nearly two decades Tanvi s graceful yet fierce gameplay drew comparisons to Indian badminton legends Her quick footwork sharp reflexes and calm composure under pressure revealed a maturity well beyond her years A Historic Silver That Sparkles Like GoldFacing Thailand s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the final Tanvi gave a spirited performance before settling for silver with scores of - - While the gold narrowly slipped away the achievement itself was monumental She became only the third Indian girl ever to reach the World Junior Championship

22 Oct 2025
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Royal Honor: Arunima Kumar Becomes the First Kuchipudi Dancer to Receive the British Empire Medal

History was made when Arunima Kumar a UK-based Kuchipudi exponent of Indian origin was conferred the Honorary British Empire Medal BEM by King Charles III making her the first ever Kuchipudi dancer to receive this prestigious royal honor A name synonymous with grace and innovation Arunima s journey began in India under the tutelage of legendary gurus like Padma Bhushan Swapnasundari and Padma Shri Jayarama Rao Years of dedication global performances and cultural advocacy have now culminated in this moment that bridges continents through rhythm The Honor That Transcends BordersFor Arunima the recognition goes far beyond personal achievement It s an incredible honour to receive the King s award and I m grateful for this international recognition For me it s not just personal but a celebration of Indian classical dance on the world stage Kuchipudi has been my lifelong companion a medium of storytelling healing and unity she said

21 Oct 2025
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Lights of Glory: Ayodhya’s Record-Breaking Diwali Display!

In the ancient city of Ayodhya on the banks of the Saryu River more than lakh oil lamps were lit during this year s Deepotsav making it officially the largest oil-lamp lighting event recognized by the Guinness World Records The festival organized by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in association with the Ayodhya District Administration drew tens of thousands of volunteers who helped arrange the lamps in precise patterns for verification Volunteers Precision and CelebrationOver volunteers from colleges universities and various departments took part in the lighting exercise a coordinated multi-layer effort that included the simultaneous rotation of diyas and a large-scale aarti The aarti ceremony itself saw more than devotees performing the ritual together creating a fascinating sight along the riverbanks A Guinness adjudicator described the event as an amazing display it is officially a Guinness World Record Tradition Meets Grand ScaleWhat adds to the grandeur of the moment

21 Oct 2025
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Jyothi Surekha Vennam Creates History as India’s First Woman Compound Archer to Win a World Cup Final Medal

In Nanjing China Jyothi Surekha Vennam carved her name into sporting history The reigning Asian Games champion stormed into the semifinals after a solid - win only to face a narrow defeat in the next round by two points But in the bronze-medal match she produced an extraordinary display perfect arrows across five ends defeating world No Ella Gibson of Great Britain - With that flawless performance she became the first Indian woman compound archer ever to clinch a medal at the prestigious Archery World Cup Final marking a new era of excellence for Indian archery The Road to RedemptionJyothi s journey to this victory has been marked by resilience In previous editions of the World Cup Final she faced tough early exits that tested her determination But rather than giving in to disappointment she turned those experiences into stepping stones Her bronze in Nanjing is not merely a result

19 Oct 2025
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Kaziranga Field Director Sonali Ghosh Becomes First Indian to Win IUCN’s Prestigious Kenton Miller Award

Sonali Ghosh the Field Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has recently been bestowed the WPCA Kenton Miller Award for Innovation in National Parks and Protected Area Sustainability at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi She is the first Indian to receive this award Her award isn t just a badge of honor it s recognition of her unique approach merging modern ecological science with traditional wisdom and encouraging community-led stewardship in some of India s most sensitive biodiversity zones Bridging Tradition and Modern ConservationProtected area management in India has long followed colonial-era top-down models that often excluded local communities Ghosh challenges that legacy Under her leadership in Kaziranga and Manas conservation has been reimagined as a shared mission She has brought together indigenous knowledge-keepers forest-dependent communities and scientists to co-create sustainable solutions The idea is simple yet powerful local people are not outsiders but partners

12 Oct 2025
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