All Under One Roof: PM Modi Opens Kartavya Bhavan-03 for Government Departments

On August Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan- marking the beginning of a new era in India s bureaucratic functioning The first of ten planned Common Central Secretariat buildings Kartavya Bhavan is a part of a long-term vision to modernize the country's central governance architecture Accompanied by Union Housing and Urban Affairs HUA Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and HUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas PM Modi was given a detailed walkthrough of the state-of-the-art complex As he stepped into the structure it wasn t just a new building being opened it was a vision for a more unified efficient and sustainable India taking shape Why Is It Called Kartavya Bhavan- Kartavya Bhavan- though the first building to be inaugurated under the Central Vista redevelopment project is named based on its position in the master plan not the order of completion The Central Vista project envisions the construction of ten Common Central

9 Aug 2025

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Raksha Bandhan Special: More Than a Thread, How Sibling Love Revived a Father’s Dream

Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival of exchanging gifts and tying rakhis it is a celebration of the lifelong promise between siblings to protect support and uplift each other And few stories reflect this spirit more powerfully than that of Stuti and Agnim Gupta the brother-sister duo who turned their father s business into the Ayurvedic wellness brand Amrutam Their journey is not only a lesson in entrepreneurship but also an example of the strength of sibling love loyalty and teamwork A Father's Dream A Family's ChallengeAshok Gupta a dedicated distributor in the Ayurvedic space launched Amrutam in in Gwalior with a dream to offer quality Ayurvedic products to Indian households Despite his passion and commitment the business failed to flourish accumulating losses year after year For years Ashok and his wife Chandrakanta kept their small manufacturing unit afloat through sheer resilience But by the business was on the

9 Aug 2025

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BEST Memories Ever: Mumbai’s Beloved Bus Turns into India’s First Double-Decker Museum-on-Wheels

For over years the red double-decker bus series number BM A was more than just a mode of transport for Mumbaikars It was a moving landmark a familiar sight on busy streets and a silent companion on countless journeys Today that very icon has been reborn as Sangrahika India s first museum-on-wheels dedicated entirely to double-deckers Its new permanent address Anik Depot home of the BEST Museum Painstakingly restored the classic Ashok Leyland Routemaster-style bus with its open rear platform single-cab driver cabin and vintage red charm has been transformed into a walk-through museum Two decks now brim with history nostalgia and stories that shaped Mumbai s transport heritage More Than a Bus a SymbolCurated by Yatin Pimpale and assistant Ambadas Garje with invaluable help from BEST engineers and bus enthusiasts Sangrahika isn t just about mechanical marvels It s a heartfelt tribute to the double-deckers that once ruled Mumbai

8 Aug 2025

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Young Minds, Big Impact: Meet the 5 Indian Students Shortlisted for Global Student Prize 2025

The Global Student Prize has announced its top finalists and five inspiring changemakers from India have made it to the coveted list Their work ranges from criminal justice reform and elder care to climate action and rural development With their powerful stories of purpose and innovation these students are redefining leadership and rewriting what it means to be young in a changing world Adarsh Kumar Bihar s Barrier-BreakerFrom scarcity to solution-building Raised in Champaran Bihar Adarsh Kumar s childhood was marked by power cuts poverty and perseverance With just and an old laptop he left home at to chase his dream of education in Kota He couldn t afford coaching classes so he studied using public Wi-Fi and libraries That self-learning spirit birthed Skillzo a platform that has trained over underprivileged youth His earlier initiative Mission Badlao brought vaccines and education to rural Bihar nbsp Adarsh later co-built Sparkle and

8 Aug 2025

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World Record at the Top: How Twin Sisters Became the Youngest to Climb All Seven Summits and Volcanoes

Iulia Jaso and Delia Wookey n e Zanoschi twin sisters from Romania were simply planning a vacation with friends A safari in Tanzania sounded perfect and so did a side trip to Mount Kilimanjaro Neither of them had any mountaineering experience In fact they had never even slept in a tent But once they reached the summit of Kilimanjaro something shifted As they later recalled that moment wasn t just about a mountain it was about transformation nbsp The guide jokingly asked if they were doing the Seven Summits That single sentence planted a seed That night the sisters stayed up talking dreaming and daring Climbing the highest mountain on every continent It sounded impossible Which is exactly why it thrilled them What Are the Seven Summits and Volcanic Summits The Seven Summits represent the highest mountains on each continent Mount Everest in Asia m Aconcagua in South America m

5 Aug 2025

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Founders First, Friends Forever: How Friendships Are Fueling India's Biggest Startup Dreams

Startups are often seen as combinations of vision capital and strategy But what if the most powerful ingredient is something less tangible like friendship In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship where every decision can make or break a dream having a trusted friend by your side can make all the difference Friendship goes beyond partnership agreements and investor pitches It means trust without contracts support without conditions and shared dreams that go beyond boardrooms Many of India s biggest startups today were not just companies they were stories of two or more friends who decided to build the future together Let s explore how strong friendships have shaped some of India s most successful startups and why business built on bonds might just be the future nbsp Flipkart Friendship with a Billion-Dollar ExitThe story of Sachin and Binny Bansal is legendary in Indian startup circles Though not related by blood

4 Aug 2025

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Beyond the Beaches: How Goa is Embracing Eco-Tourism to Redefine Its Identity

Goa has been synonymous with golden sands parties by the sea and beach shacks buzzing with tourists from around the world But now India s smallest state is writing a new chapter in its tourism story one that takes visitors deeper into its untouched natural heritage In a bold and beautiful shift Goa is pushing ecotourism to the forefront offering a different kind of magic one that lies hidden in dense forests cascading waterfalls and the quiet whispers of wildlife This isn t just a policy shift it s a movement that connects the soul of the land with the hearts of those who explore it Beyond the Shores Into the Forests and WaterfallsGoa s Department of Tourism has recently unveiled an initiative that aims to diversify tourist destinations beyond the coastline The spotlight now shines on serene eco-spots like Dudhsagar Waterfalls Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Bondla Forest and Pali Waterfalls

4 Aug 2025

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Where the Sun is the Chef: The World’s Largest Solar Kitchen

Located in the Aravalli Hills of Mount Abu lies a truly remarkable innovation the world's largest solar kitchen Built in the Shantivan Complex of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual organization this solar-powered marvel prepares over meals every day without consuming a single drop of gas or electricity This isn t just a kitchen It s a shining example of how sustainable energy science and service to humanity can come together to create a better future How It Works The Science Behind the Solar MagicAt the heart of this giant kitchen is a system of Scheffler reflectors giant oval-shaped mirrors mounted on rotating frames These reflectors track the sun throughout the day much like sunflowers do They continuously adjust their angles to capture the maximum solar energy Each reflector focuses sunlight onto one of specially designed steel receivers These receivers absorb the intense heat up to C and turn water into steam

4 Aug 2025

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Double Strike! Mother-Daughter Duo Aces NEET 2025

In the land of Tamil Nadu something extraordinary unfolded something more than just an academic achievement It was the story of a mother Amuthavalli Manivannan and her daughter M Samyuktha Krupalini who cracked NEET together It wasn t just a shared exam it was a shared dream brought to life with discipline love and unstoppable determination Their story shows that ambition knows no age and that when family stands together even the most difficult journeys become possible The Power of a Lost DreamAmuthavalli had always nurtured a dream to become a doctor But life with its unexpected turns pushed her toward physiotherapy She built a successful career in it and raised a family but that early spark to pursue medicine never truly faded Watching her daughter prepare reignited that dream and this time she wasn't going to let it slip Samyuktha a CBSE student had her eyes set on becoming

1 Aug 2025

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