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Golden Girl: Payal Nag stuns World No. 1 Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Para Archery Series

In a contest that will be remembered as a defining moment in para sports -year-old Payal Nag scripted history by defeating her idol and teammate Sheetal Devi to clinch gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok The compound women s final was nothing short of electrifying Payal edged past the World No with a victory showcasing nerves of steel and remarkable precision The win not only marked a personal milestone but also symbolised a generational shift in Indian para-archery Precision Under PressurePayal s performance in the final reflected maturity beyond her years She opened with a perfect taking an early lead As Sheetal fought back to level the score at -all after the second end the pressure mounted But Payal thrived under it In the third end she delivered a near-perfect sequence to edge ahead The final end saw her seal victory with clinical brilliance including two s

5 Apr 2026
Sports Spirit

Educate Girls Founder Safeena Husain Named TIME Women of the Year 2026

In a powerful moment for India s education and social impact sector Safeena Husain founder of the nonprofit Educate Girls has been named among TIME magazine s Women of the Year The prestigious list celebrates global leaders working to create a more equitable world and Husain s inclusion shines an international spotlight on a mission rooted deep in India s rural heartlands For Husain the recognition is not just a personal milestone It reflects nearly two decades of relentless work to bring out-of-school girls back into classrooms transforming communities that once saw education for girls as a distant dream Safeena Husain said that she was honoured and humbled to be named alongside such trailblazing leaders adding that the recognition brought attention to India s grassroots movement for girls education and highlighted the determination of girls who are working to shape their own futures The Movement Called Educate GirlsSafeena Husain founded

5 Mar 2026
Star Citizens

Varanasi Sets Green World Record: 2.5 Lakh Saplings Planted in Just One Hour

In an extraordinary display of speed scale and civic spirit the Varanasi Municipal Corporation VMC planted more than lakh saplings in less than minutes creating what officials say is a new Guinness World Record The previous record of lakh saplings in one hour held by China has now been surpassed More than citizens joined hands in this mega plantation drive on Sunday transforming a patch of land near the ghats into a rapidly emerging green zone Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal called it a historic initiative and confirmed that the feat has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records From Plantation Drive to Urban ForestBut this wasn t just about breaking a record It was about building a legacy The plantation is part of a larger plan to create an expansive urban forest park named Namo Van located in the Domari area near the Ganga riverbank Spread across bighas

3 Mar 2026
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Blazing Ahead: India’s Fastest Metro and Namo Bharat RRTS Debut in Meerut

In a landmark moment for India s transport infrastructure Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the much-awaited Meerut Metro alongside the cutting-edge Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System RRTS The twin launch marks not just the introduction of new rail lines but a bold declaration of India s ambitions in next-generation mobility Touted as India s fastest local metro rail system the Meerut Metro clocks a maximum operational speed of approximately kmph placing it in an elite category far ahead of conventional urban metro services Running between Meerut South and Modipuram the system promises to transform daily commuting into a swift predictable and modern experience Speed Meets Scale The Power of Namo BharatIf the Meerut Metro represents speed within the city the Namo Bharat RRTS symbolizes inter-city acceleration at an unprecedented scale Designed for a breathtaking kmph India s first Regional Rapid Transit System is engineered to shrink distances

23 Feb 2026
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Eight Years Old and Unstoppable: India’s Youngest Mind on the AI Stage Leaves Experts Amazed

New Delhi s Bharat Mandapam has witnessed many landmark gatherings but the India AI Impact Summit delivered a spectacle few could have predicted Amidst global technology experts influential policymakers and government dignitaries an eight-year-old child walked onto the keynote stage and owned it Ranvir Sachdeva already known in technology circles as a prodigy made history by becoming the summit s youngest keynote speaker Calm confident and remarkably articulate Ranvir did not merely address the audience he presented research that sparked curiosity and admiration among seasoned professionals His session ventured beyond conventional AI discussions Ranvir demonstrated how principles rooted in ancient Indian philosophy resonate with present-day artificial intelligence The presentation emphasised India s distinctive AI development model suggesting that civilisational knowledge could meaningfully influence the design and ethics of emerging technologies In a summit dominated by cutting-edge innovation his perspective felt both refreshing and profound Meeting Global Tech IconsWhile Ranvir s

21 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Professor Meeta Narayan Becomes First Indian To Receive Helena Roerich International Medal

Moscow witnessed a rare and resonant celebration of cross-cultural scholarship on February as Professor Meeta Narayan became the first Indian to receive the prestigious Helena Roerich International Medal Conferred by the Helena Roerich Charitable Foundation The honour recognises exceptional contributions to culture art science and humanitarian thought a space where Professor Narayan s work has long flourished The grand ceremony at the Moscow House of Public Organisations brought together an eclectic gathering of diplomats academics artists students and literary enthusiasts Among the distinguished attendees were senior officials and representatives from the Embassy of India in Moscow underlining the diplomatic and cultural significance of the occasion The event was a symbolic reaffirmation of the intellectual bridges connecting India and Russia A Medal Rooted in a Philosophical LegacyThe Helena Roerich International Medal commemorates the towering legacy of Helena Roerich the celebrated Russian philosopher writer and cultural thinker whose ideas transcended borders and

15 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Where Faith Became Art: Ramya Sriram’s Stunning Nat Geo Photograph

Chennai photographer Ramya Sriram s breathtaking image of Kandanar Kelan Theyyam has won the Nat Geo India Worldwide Contest earning a coveted spot in National Geographic s calendar In the world of photography there are images that impress and then there are images that stop time Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram has achieved precisely that earning international acclaim after her powerful photograph of Kandanar Kelan Theyyam won the Nat Geo India Worldwide Contest The victory not only marks a personal milestone but also secures her work a prestigious place in National Geographic s calendar a global platform synonymous with visual excellence Her image is not merely a photograph It is an encounter with faith movement danger and devotion frozen in a single unforgettable frame nbsp Ramya Sriram nbsp Image source DT Next Capturing Fire Faith and FrenzyTheyyam one of Kerala s most visually arresting ritual art forms is not easily documented

12 Feb 2026
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India’s Sporting Future Gets ₹120 Crore Push: Six New Projects Launched, Athlete Support Gets a Major Boost

India s sporting ambitions received a powerful boost on February as the Hon ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two state-of-the-art athlete support facilities With a total investment of crore the move signals a renewed and resolute push towards building a world-class athlete-centric sports ecosystem The initiatives spread across multiple regions underline the Union Government s commitment to inclusive development ensuring that high-quality sports infrastructure reaches beyond traditional hubs and into emerging centres of talent Strengthening Infrastructure Under Khelo IndiaAt the heart of the announcement are six foundation stone projects worth crore being implemented under the flagship Khelo India Scheme with additional support from the Sports Authority of India SAI These projects are strategically located across the country including the North-Eastern and Eastern regions to promote balanced regional growth The projects include the

4 Feb 2026
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Powering the Future: India Hits 50% Non-Fossil Electricity Capacity, Five Years Ahead of Schedule

As the world grapples with climate change and energy insecurity India has delivered a powerful statement in The country has achieved non-fossil installed electricity capacity five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contribution NDC target for This milestone is not just a statistic it marks a defining moment in India s journey towards a greener more self-reliant energy future According to the latest figures India had set a target of GW of non-fossil capacity by Remarkably by the combined installed and pipeline non-fossil capacity had already touched around GW This early achievement underscores the scale speed and ambition of India s energy transition A Rapid Rise in Non-Fossil PowerIndia s non-fossil installed capacity has grown from GW to GW over the years an impressive increase of nearly This growth reflects sustained policy support large-scale project execution and increasing participation from both public and private players At the heart of this

30 Dec 2025
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