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These 5 Railway Stations in India Don’t Feel Like Railway Stations at All!

The Indian Railways is embracing a new era of modernization transforming traditional stations into hubs that resemble international airports in both design and functionality From Bengaluru s Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal to Bhopal s Rani Kamalapati Railway Station these developments offer travelers comfort convenience and a premium experience marking a significant leap from the conventional perception of railway travel These stations not only focus on transport efficiency but also on aesthetics sustainability and passenger well-being demonstrating India s commitment to world-class infrastructure Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Cooling the CitySir M Visvesvaraya Terminal SMVT located in Baiyyapanahalli Bengaluru opened in June as the city s third major railway terminal Designed as India s first centrally air-conditioned railway station SMVT aims to reduce congestion at KSR Bengaluru City and Yesvantpur Junction Its glass-paneled structures VIP lounges extensive parking charging points and even massage chairs make it feel more like an airport

26 Jan 2026
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When Every Minute Matters: How India Took Stroke Care Beyond Hospital Walls

India has taken a decisive step toward transforming emergency healthcare by becoming the second country in the world to successfully integrate Mobile Stroke Units MSUs with emergency medical services Announced by Dr Rajiv Bahl Secretary Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research ICMR this achievement places India alongside a select group of nations pioneering advanced stroke care beyond hospital walls More importantly it signals hope for thousands of patients in rural and remote regions where every minute lost can mean the difference between life and death A Breakthrough Rooted in NeedStroke is one of India s leading causes of death and long-term disability For patients in cities access to hospitals and specialists is relatively quicker But in regions like Northeast India particularly Assam geography itself becomes an enemy Long distances difficult terrain poor connectivity and lack of specialised neurological care have historically delayed

25 Jan 2026
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India Is Set to Witness the World’s Biggest Tribal Festival at Medaram

From January to January the quiet forests of Medaram in Telangana s Mulugu district will transform into the spiritual heartbeat of India Millions will walk dusty paths cross streams and brave long journeys not for spectacle but for faith The Telangana government has announced that it will organise Medaram Jatara also known as the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara on a scale comparable to the Kumbh Mela calling it the world s biggest tribal festival But beyond numbers and logistics this gathering represents something deeper the soul of India s indigenous traditions stepping into the national spotlight This is not a festival born in palaces or temples of stone It rises from forests memory and resistance where belief flows without idols and divinity lives in nature itself The Sacred Story of Sammakka and SaralammaAt the heart of Medaram Jatara lies a powerful legend rooted in courage and sacrifice Sammakka and her daughter

24 Jan 2026
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Made-in-India UH-M: A New Helicopter Takes Shape for the Indian Navy

India s aviation story is entering a decisive phase one shaped not by imports or adaptations but by original design and domestic capability Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is preparing to conduct the first flight of its indigenously developed Utility Helicopter Maritime or UH-M for the Indian Navy later this year While the event itself may last only minutes its significance stretches far beyond the runway It represents India s growing confidence to design build and operate complex military platforms tailored precisely to its own strategic needs For the Indian Navy which operates across vast oceans and challenging environments this helicopter is not just another aircraft It is a long-term investment in reliability safety and sovereign capability at sea A Helicopter Designed for the Ocean Not Adapted to ItWhat sets the UH-M apart is its purpose-built nature Unlike earlier utility helicopters that were modified for naval use the UH-M has been conceived

24 Jan 2026
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Netaji at 129: Remembering Subhas Chandra Bose Beyond the Legend

Every year on January India pauses to remember Subhas Chandra Bose not just as Netaji the charismatic leader but as a complex human being whose life was driven by one obsession freedom for India at any cost Born on this day in Bose s story is not a simple tale of heroism It is layered with idealism sacrifice moral dilemmas and difficult choices made in the darkest years of world history On his birthday today Netaji s life invites both admiration and reflection A Privileged Beginning A Restless MindSubhas Chandra Bose was born into a well-to-do Bengali family in Cuttack then part of the British Raj He grew up surrounded by comfort discipline and education shaped by British institutions Yet even as a young student Bose felt deeply disturbed by colonial injustice and racial arrogance His academic brilliance took him to England where he cleared the Indian Civil Services examination

23 Jan 2026
Star Citizens

From Grief to Giving: How One Woman Turned an Auto into a Lifeline

Every morning at exactly am outside the busy gates of Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai an auto-rickshaw arrives and waits It does not honk impatiently or look for passengers Instead it stands still ready to offer something far more precious than a ride breath Painted in blue and black this auto has become a moving symbol of hope driven by a woman who refused to let her pain end in silence R Seetha Devi s story does not begin with applause or recognition It begins with a hospital corridor long hours of waiting and a daughter watching helplessly as her mother s life slipped away during the second wave of the pandemic nbsp A Loss That Changed EverythingIn May Seetha s -year-old mother a dialysis patient tested positive for the pandemic Like thousands of families during that terrifying period Seetha rushed her mother to the government hospital hoping

22 Jan 2026
Star Citizens

24 Hours at 18,510 Feet Without Oxygen: How an Indian Mountaineer Made World Record

Can you imagine being in a freezing temperature for even minutes Personally I can t Most of us start shivering the moment the AC is set too low or a winter breeze cuts through our clothes Now imagine standing at nearly feet above sea level in temperatures dropping to minus degrees Celsius with violent winds and almost no oxygen to breathe not for minutes but for continuous hours That is exactly what an Indian mountaineer from Haryana Rohtash Khileri did pushing the human body and mind into one of the most hostile environments on Earth and returning with a world record A Lone Man on Europe s Highest PeakRohtash Khileri made his name into global mountaineering history by becoming the first person ever to remain on the summit of Mount Elbrus Europe s highest peak for straight hours without using supplemental oxygen Mount Elbrus located in the Caucasus Mountains stands

22 Jan 2026
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When India Builds and Germany Buys: A Turning Point for Indian Shipbuilding

In a quiet yet powerful signal of India s rising industrial credibility Germany has acquired a multi-purpose cargo vessel built entirely in India Constructed at Cochin Shipyard Limited CSL in Kochi and delivered to German shipping firm HS Schiffahrts the vessel represents more than a commercial transaction It reflects a growing global confidence in India s manufacturing engineering precision and ability to meet stringent international maritime standards At a time when global supply chains are being reimagined and nations are reassessing industrial partnerships this delivery stands out as a moment of validation for India s shipbuilding ecosystem A German Vessel Built on Indian ShoresThe vessel named MS Heinz was formally handed over on January through a virtual delivery and acceptance ceremony Representing their respective organisations Dr S Harikrishnan Director Operations at Cochin Shipyard Limited and Heinz Josef Schepers Director of HS Schiffahrts signed the delivery protocol Senior officials from both

22 Jan 2026
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The Army’s Newest Warrior: Built for Places Humans Shouldn’t Go First

In an ammunition depot fire is not just fire It is a ticking threat where a single spark can trigger explosions powerful enough to flatten buildings destroy critical stockpiles and cost lives within seconds For decades Indian Army firefighters have faced this danger head-on often stepping into smoke-filled unstable structures knowing the risks Now that equation is beginning to change In a significant move towards safer military infrastructure the Indian Army has signed a -crore contract to procure indigenously developed Fire Fighting Robots known as FF BOTs These unmanned machines are designed to enter the most dangerous zones first absorbing the risk that humans traditionally bore A Contract That Signals a Shift in Military SafetyThe agreement was signed on January by the Army s Directorate of Capability Development with Ahmedabad-based start-up Swadeshi Empresa Pvt Ltd Induction of the robots is scheduled to begin in the first week of April with

22 Jan 2026
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