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Preet Upadhyay

Where is Gulaba and Why It Should Be on Your Bucket List This Year?

Tucked away just km from Manali on the route to Rohtang Pass Gulaba is that hidden wonder your soul s been craving At nearly feet above sea level this quiet hamlet in Himachal Pradesh offers the kind of serenity that most mountain getaways have long forgotten The best part It s unbelievably easy to get to nbsp A scenic -minute drive from Manali and voil you ve left the traffic behind and entered a world of open skies Come winter the snow-draped roads leading to Gulaba look like something out of a postcard though do check road access during heavy snowfall Photo Credits T R A V E L O G U E nbsp via InstagramWhy Gulaba Might Just Be a Better Bet Than Manali or ShimlaLet s be honest we all love Manali and Shimla and dream to go there But today their charm is often hidden under honking

6 Jun 2025
Wanderlust

Tracks Across the Sky: Chenab Bridge Opens the Gateway to Kashmir!

Towering meters above the Chenab River the Chenab Bridge is now the world s tallest railway arch bridge and a triumph of Indian engineering Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link this marvel finally connects Kashmir to the rest of India by rail after years of effort On June Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat trains between Srinagar and Katra marking a new era of seamless travel and national integration Built in one of the most challenging terrains the bridge is more than just infrastructure it s a bold symbol of unity progress and the promise of a connected India The Construction of This Engineering Marvel nbsp Built at a cost of around Rs crore the Chenab Bridge is a -meter steel arch and concrete structure consisting of a -meter approach bridge and a -meter deck arch bridge The bridge's construction was a massive undertaking with several challenges

6 Jun 2025
Good News

India Salutes Major Deeksha: First Woman Officer to Achieve the Iconic Balidaan Badge!

In the rich tapestry of India s military history a bold new thread has been woven by Major Deeksha C Mudadevannavar the first lady officer to be honoured with the nbsp Balidaan Badge the sacred symbol of the Indian Army s Special Forces Hailing from Davangere Karnataka her journey was shaped early through her involvement in the nbsp National Cadet Corps NCC nbsp The fire to serve her country was lit young and only burned brighter with time She joined the nbsp Short Service Commission in Her story isn t just about a career it s a revolution as she was determined to carve her own path in a male-dominated arena nbsp proving that courage knows no gender nbsp Training Rejections amp Relentless SpiritBecoming a paratrooper in the elite nbsp Parachute Regiment is no easy feat even for the most seasoned officers After completing her nbsp Medical Officers Basic Course

6 Jun 2025
Star Citizens

Humpy Koneru Shines Again: A Continued Win at Norway Chess Women Championship!

Grandmaster Humpy Koneru India s evergreen chess icon has reignited the chessboard in Stavanger reclaiming the nbsp sole lead at the nd Norway Chess Women s tournament nbsp with a commanding victory over Sara Khadem in Round with patience and steel-sharp precision nbsp Scoring a full points under the scoring system she now stands tall at points ahead of formidable contenders Anna Muzychuk and Ju Wenjun both trailing by a full point In this nbsp tournament Humpy is crafting a masterpiece with wisdom and experience nbsp Inside the Mind of a Grandmaster The eighth round saw Humpy playing with black and swiftly moving into a position of subtle pressure With Khadem's weakening f push Humpy created a positional masterpiece targeting the soft e square and coaxing White into uncomfortable territory nbsp Although time trouble briefly shadowed her precision Humpy s poise prevailed turning the heat into a win nbsp Known

5 Jun 2025
Star Citizens

Building Futures in Rajasthan: Meghraj’s ₹15 CR Donation Revives His Childhood School

In the Sisoda village of Rajasthan a revolution in education has taken root led not by policymakers or NGOs but by two humble sons of the soil nbsp Meghraj and Ajit Dhakad Where once stood a modest government school today it is a world-class institution with nbsp smart classrooms cutting-edge science and computer labs a vast library digital learning tools and vibrant playgrounds nbsp This is no ordinary upgrade It is the soul-stirring result of a nbsp personal donation of crore transforming their childhood school into the kind of place children once had to leave the village to find nbsp Sisoda s Sons Carving a New Sunrise Now we will not have to send our children outside We had never even dreamt of such a school shared a local villager with tears in his eyes This school is more than an institution it is a nbsp symbol of returned dreams

4 Jun 2025
Positive Reads

Remembering Radheshyam Bishnoi: The Young Protector of India's Wildlife!

Let me tell you a story of a boy born in Rajasthan whose heart beats not for himself but for the voiceless beings around him Radheshyam Bishnoi wasn t just another young man from Dholiya village He was a guardian molded by centuries of devotion that the Bishnoi community holds for every living being nbsp Radheshyam grew up listening to the songs of the wind the cries of injured birds and the silence of dying animals He believed that every creature no matter how small or overlooked deserved to live freely and safely nbsp The Godawan s GuardianThere was one creature Radheshyam loved like his own kin the Great Indian Bustard or the Godawan Imagine this a bird so majestic and rare that fewer than remain Most of the world forgot them but not him He patrolled the blistering desert barefoot if needed making sure these birds didn t fall

4 Jun 2025
Star Citizens

Tears, Cheers, and History: RCB Crowned Champions After 18-Year Wait!

On a night that turned into a fairytale for Royal Challengers Bengaluru history was scripted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as RCB clinched their first-ever IPL trophy after long seasons They defeated Punjab Kings by runs in a high-octane final of the Indian Premier League finally bringing an end to the infamous wait that had haunted fans for nearly two decades With a packed house roaring in red and an electric atmosphere humming with anticipation RCB delivered under pressure displaying nerves of steel and sheer brilliance Batting first RCB posted led by a crucial -run knock by the ever-reliable Virat Kohli who anchored the innings with his trademark grit Match Highlights A Thriller Till the End Punjab Kings came close in their chase finishing at thanks to a quickfire from Josh Inglis and a solid by Shashank Singh But RCB's bowling unit led by Krunal Pandya and Bhuvaneshwar

4 Jun 2025
Good News

Pune’s Young Chess Star: Anvi Hinge Bags 6 Medals in Western Asian Championship!

Born in Anvi Deepak Hinge's journey into the world of chess began at just years old Encouraged by her family she developed an early fascination with the game She began formal training in and quickly made a mark in local tournaments Her very first competition saw her walk away with a medal for being the youngest participant nbsp Within months she clinched the title of Pune District Champion and continued to shine in city-level events including winning the Best Girl Under- title at the Gandhi Tournament and securing first place in the Under- category at another prestigious event nbsp Rising Star Chess Prodigy Anvi Deepak HingeAnvi s excellence on the chessboard soon extended to the national level In early she stood out among hundreds of participants at the th National School Chess Championship by claiming the nd runner-up position in the Under- Girls category Scoring out of points nbsp Just

3 Jun 2025
Star Citizens

The Power of Pen: Goa Becomes India’s Second Fully Literate State After Mizoram!

Let s be honest when you think of Goa your mind probably wanders to sunlit beaches soulful music and sunsets But this small coastal state gave India something much bigger than a beach holiday It gave us hope wrapped in achievement - literacy nbsp Yes the very land known for its carefree waves and carnival spirit is now officially the second Indian state to be declared fully literate under the ULLAS New India Literacy Programme after Mizoram nbsp With a literacy rate Goa met the benchmark of set by the Government of India nbsp nbsp How It All BeganThis didn t happen overnight For Goa it began in when around adults over the age of were identified as illiterate Imagine being a mother who never got to read her child s report car or a fisherman who couldn't read the warnings before a storm That was the reality Through night

3 Jun 2025
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