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Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli Win India’s First Wheelchair Badminton Medal at Asian Para Games

India s para-sports journey has reached another proud milestone Alphia James from Kerala and Pallavi Kaluvehalli from Karnataka have created history by winning the country s first-ever wheelchair badminton medal at the Asian Para Games The Indian duo secured bronze in the women s doubles WH WH event at the Asian Para Games in Japan Although they lost their semi-final against China s Xu Tingting and Yang Fan going down - - their place in the semi-finals guaranteed them a bronze medal For the two athletes the achievement represents much more than a podium finish It is a moment that celebrates resilience determination and the growing presence of Indian para-athletes on the international stage A Historic Win for Indian Wheelchair BadmintonThe road to the medal was not without challenges Alphia and Pallavi had to navigate a competitive field before reaching the semi-finals In their final group match the Indian pair

22 Oct 2026
Sports Spirit

19-Year-Old Runs 8,000 Km to Visit 12 Jyotirlingas After Mother Recovers

When his mother fell seriously ill -year-old Monu Meturbala from Bihar turned to Lord Shiva with a heartfelt prayer He wished for just one thing his mother s recovery In return he made a promise that would take him thousands of kilometres across the country he would run to all Jyotirlingas if she got better When her health began to improve Monu set out to honour his vow What began as a deeply personal prayer has since become an extraordinary journey of faith endurance and love for his mother From a Prayer to a Nationwide Running JourneyHailing from Araria district in Bihar Monu began his journey on March According to reports he has covered approximately kilometres and visited five of the Jyotirlingas so far Rather than travelling by vehicle the teenager has chosen to run long distances to reach the sacred shrines He reportedly covers nearly kilometres a day pushing

21 Oct 2026
Positive Reads

Bengal Team Scales 3 Unclimbed Peaks, Seeks to Honour India’s Heroes and Everest Legends

A mountaineering team from West Bengal has made history in eastern Ladakh by completing four high-altitude ascents including three first ascents of previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks Adding to the achievement the team has proposed naming the newly scaled summits after freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and legendary mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary Led by veteran mountaineer Rudra Prasad Halder the Sonarpur Arohi club team completed the challenging climbs during its Chang Chenmo Expedition which began on August On September the team climbed the -metre Chang Chenmo Kangri through a new route It also achieved first ascents of three previously unclimbed peaks measuring approximately metres metres and metres on September and respectively Climbing Without a Safety NetWhat makes the expedition particularly remarkable is the team's self-supported approach The climbers relied on their technical abilities careful planning and teamwork without fixed ropes Sherpa support or high-altitude porter assistance The

20 Oct 2026
Good News

When the Runway Makes Way: Why Will Thiruvananthapuram Airport Pause Flights for Five Hours Today?

Today October Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will suspend flight operations for five hours from pm to pm The reason is not a technical fault or bad weather but a centuries-old religious ceremony that follows a route passing through the airport runway The temporary suspension will allow the Alpassi Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to continue its traditional journey to Shangumugham Beach The unusual arrangement reflects how an ancient custom continues to coexist with modern aviation But how did a sacred procession come to share its path with an international airport What Makes the Arattu Special The word Arattu means a ceremonial ritual bath At the conclusion of the temple s -day Alpassi and Painkuni festivals the ceremonial idols of Lord Padmanabha Narasimha Moorthy and Krishna Swamy are carried by temple priests to Shangumugham Beach There the deities are symbolically immersed in the waters of the Arabian Sea for a holy

20 Oct 2026
The Whys and Hows

Sikkim Filmmaker Tribeny Rai Wins Two International Awards for Her Intriguing Himalayan Story

What happens when a village cannot even agree on whose responsibility a tragedy is This unusual question lies at the heart of A Chronicle of Minor Things the upcoming feature film by Sikkim filmmaker Tribeny Rai which has earned two international awards at the Asian Project Market APM in Busan South Korea The film won the APM Busan Award and the S rfond Award marking a significant milestone for Rai s second feature The project was selected from a record submissions representing countries The film s premise is both unsettling and thought-provoking A -year-old girl is found hanging from a tree but a dispute breaks out over which village has jurisdiction over her death The tree s roots and the branch from which she hangs lie on opposite sides of a boundary International Recognition for a Local StoryThe jury praised the project for its original story and narrative structure along

19 Oct 2026
Star Citizens

3,473 Drones Bring a Giant Dancing Peacock to Life in Mysuru, Setting Guinness World Record

The night sky over Mysuru witnessed a spectacular sight on October as drones came together to create a giant dancing peacock The breathtaking formation at the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest aerial formation of a bird made by multirotors or drones Organised by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited CESC and executed by BotLab Dynamics the show became one of the biggest highlights of Mysuru Dasara With India s national bird taking centre stage the display brought technology art and national pride together in a memorable spectacle Crowds Gather for the Sky ShowThe drone shows recorded a reported increase in footfall compared with underlining their growing popularity During the first two evenings attendance at the venue exceeded surpassing its formal seated capacity of More than additional people gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the show Across the city rooftops

19 Oct 2026
Good News

Sheetal Devi Equals World Record in Archery, India Strikes Gold and Silver in Shooting at Asian Para Games

India s para-athletes have made a spectacular start at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya Japan combining podium finishes with record-breaking performances Shooter Mona Agarwal clinched gold ahead of compatriot Avani Lekhara while teenage archery sensation Sheetal Devi delivered a world record-equalling performance to strengthen India s medal hopes The impressive results have given the Indian contingent plenty to celebrate as its athletes compete against some of Asia s finest sporting talents Mona Agarwal Edges Avani Lekhara for GoldIndia opened its medal account in the women s -metre air rifle standing SH event with a remarkable one-two finish Mona Agarwal who won bronze at the Paris Paralympics claimed the gold medal with a Games-record score of points She narrowly edged out two-time Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara who secured silver with points a difference of just points nbsp South Korea s Lee Yunri completed the podium with points The closely contested

19 Oct 2026
Sports Spirit

Mighty Marathas Strike Gold! Dhiraj Bommadevara Leads Team to Archery Premier League Glory

A perfect shot nerves of steel and an extraordinary comeback made for a thrilling finish to the Archery Premier League APL Season Mighty Marathas rose to the occasion when it mattered most defeating Kakatiya Knights - in the grand final at Hyderabad s People s Plaza on Sunday October Leading the charge was Indian recurve star Dhiraj Bommadevara who delivered a sensational performance under pressure His final arrow landed in the coveted inner X-ring sealing the championship for the Marathas and capping off a memorable day for the archer From Defeat to Championship GloryThe road to the trophy was far from easy The Marathas had suffered defeats against the Knights in their final league match and the first qualifier leaving their opponents confident heading into the title clash But the Marathas refused to give up They defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas - in the second eliminator to secure another chance at the

19 Oct 2026
Sports Spirit

He Dedicated His Life to Sea Turtles. Now, His Story Arrives on Animal Planet

Every year tiny sea turtles hatch from their eggs and scramble towards the ocean beginning a journey filled with danger While some reach the waves safely many fall prey to predators or struggle to find their way Along India s coastline one man spent years protecting these vulnerable creatures and their nesting habitats Now his extraordinary journey is set to reach a wider audience through an acclaimed documentary Turtle Walker directed by Taira Malaney and backed by filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti will premiere on Animal Planet on October at pm Meet Satish Bhaskar the Man Who Followed TurtlesAt the heart of Turtle Walker is Satish Bhaskar a conservationist whose dedication took him to some of India s most remote coastal stretches and islands His work involved documenting sea turtle nesting sites and understanding the challenges these remarkable marine creatures face His expeditions often meant spending long periods away

19 Oct 2026
Star Citizens

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