Stopped on a Train, Now a National Record Holder: Kuldeep Kumar’s Incredible 5.41m Triumph in Pole Vault

In sports there are moments when an athlete does more than just win they make a statement On a promising day in Bhubaneswar that statement came not just in numbers but in spirit Kuldeep Kumar a -year-old from Prayagraj representing Madhya Pradesh didn t just clear a bar he cleared doubt struggle and a system that often overlooks athletes like him With a stunning leap of metres at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition he etched his name into the record books creating history in Indian athletics But this achievement becomes even more powerful when you understand what came before it A Journey Interrupted Not StoppedJust a few months before this record-breaking leap Kuldeep and his teammate Dev Kumar Meena found themselves in an unexpected and frustrating situation While travelling by train after a competition they were asked to get down at Panvel station in

4 May 2026

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Most Would Stop. He Walked 130 Miles and Ran a Marathon at 53—All for a Cause

At Manny Singh Kang has done what most would consider unimaginable In the United Kingdom the Wolverhampton-based fundraiser pushed the boundaries of human endurance by walking miles to London in under three days without sleep before going on to complete the London Marathon But beyond the distance and physical challenge what truly defined this journey was the emotion that followed nbsp Exhausted overwhelmed and deeply grateful Kang described finishing the challenge as a moment that didn t quite feel real shaped as much by the people around him as by the miles he covered Miles No Sleep Just PurposeKang began his journey from Molineux Stadium cheered on by friends family and supporters From there he walked through long demanding routes across cities canals and quiet stretches of road until he reached Greenwich Park The journey tested him not just physically but mentally Walking through pitch darkness with pretty much nothing

4 May 2026

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Oil, Art, and a Whole Lot of Heart: Sumar Khatri Keeps Rogan Alive

In the quiet village of Nirona in Kutch where dusty roads meet centuries-old traditions an extraordinary art form continues to breathe through the hands of a few dedicated artisans Among them stands Sumar D Khatri a master craftsman whose life is deeply intertwined with the survival of Rogan art a rare -year-old textile painting tradition Recognised with the National Award in and State Award in Sumar Khatri is not just an artist he is a guardian of heritage carrying forward a legacy that once stood on the brink of extinction The Roots of a Rare ArtRogan Art traces its origins back to ancient Persia before finding a home in the Kutch region of Gujarat Practiced primarily by the Khatri community this intricate art involves painting on fabric using a thick paste made from castor oil and natural pigments The process itself is almost meditative Artisans boil castor oil for nearly

4 May 2026

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Meet Pratishtha Deveshwar Sharma: India’s First Wheelchair User at Oxford

The world wasn t built for her For many that statement might sound like a limitation But for Pratishtha Deveshwar Sharma it became a question she refused to ignore At just a life-altering accident changed the course of her life Not because she lost something but because she began to see something more clearly The world around her its buildings systems and everyday structures was not designed for everyone And instead of accepting that reality she chose to challenge it When the World Feels DifferentGrowing up in Punjab Pratishtha s life before the accident was like any other teenager s full of movement possibility and routine But after becoming a wheelchair user the same world began to feel unfamiliar Simple acts like entering a building crossing a street or accessing education became complex tasks It wasn t her ability that had changed it was the environment that exposed its limitations

4 May 2026

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From World Cup Match-Winner to IPL Umpire: Ajitesh Argal’s Untold Journey

It began as a small almost unnoticed moment during a high-intensity IPL clash As the cameras panned across the field after the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals fans spotted something unusual Virat Kohli known for his fierce competitiveness was seen smiling chatting warmly with one of the umpires The interaction felt different more personal than professional nbsp Social media quickly picked up on it Why does that umpire look so familiar fans wondered Within hours the answer surfaced sending a wave of nostalgia across the cricketing world The umpire was none other than Ajitesh Argal Kohli s former teammate from India s victorious Under- World Cup squad A Throwback to GloryTo understand the emotion behind that brief exchange one has to go back to when a young Indian team led by Kohli lifted the ICC Under- Cricket World Cup in Malaysia While Kohli s leadership caught attention

3 May 2026

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From Walking for Water to Leading Change: Neeraja Kudrimoti’s Climate Journey

Climate is intangible you can t really work on it The words stayed with Neeraja Kudrimoti long after they were spoken For someone who had seen ponds dry forests shrink and women walk farther each year just to fetch water climate change was anything but abstract It was visible lived and deeply personal Years later standing in villages across India she would quietly challenge that idea not through arguments but through action A Journey Rooted in PurposeToday as Associate Director for Climate Action at Transform Rural India Neeraja has spent over years working across seven states engaging more than women households But her journey did not begin in rural India Named after the courageous Neerja Bhanot she grew up in a home shaped by strong values Her mother a radiologist and an early feminist voice introduced her to both science and sensitivity taking her into nature and teaching her to

3 May 2026

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She Was Stopped at the Gate, Now She Stands at the Crease - Rithika Shri’s Inspiring Journey as Tamil Nadu’s First Transgender Umpire

On a quiet cricket ground in Coimbatore what should have been a routine day of officiating turned into a defining moment in one woman s life Rithika Shri had arrived to umpire a match carrying with her not just a scorecard but years of struggle self-discovery and hope But before she could step onto the field she was stopped at the gate A security guard refused to let her in Then came another She was questioned doubted and nearly turned away from the very space she had worked so hard to belong to But that day Rithika didn t walk away Standing Her Ground It was a big moment for me she recalled To start a dignified life Yet what she faced instead was rejection For many such humiliation might have ended the journey right there But Rithika chose to confront it She spoke up demanded answers and questioned a

2 May 2026

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India’s Biomass Man: How Lt. Col. Monish Ahuja is Fighting Pollution with Innovation

On a cold morning in rural North India a farmer once stood helpless watching heaps of paddy straw pile up after harvest Burning it seemed like the only option a choice that would choke cities with smog and silently damage the soil But what if that same waste could become a source of energy income and hope This is where Lt Col Monish Ahuja Retd stepped in not as an entrepreneur but as a problem-solver shaped by discipline service and vision nbsp An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy and trained in Nuclear Technology at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Lt Col Ahuja s journey is anything but ordinary After serving the nation in uniform he chose a different battlefield India s growing environmental crisis Building a Green Revolution with BiomassIn he founded Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited a company that would go on to redefine how India looks

1 May 2026

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50 States, One Dream: Malayali Techie Nisha Kolattukudy’s Inspiring Run Across America Before 50

As the sun rose over the scenic coastline of Hawaii Nisha Kolattukudy approached the finish line of her final half-marathon with a mix of exhaustion and quiet triumph It was more than just another race it was the culmination of a decade-long dream With that final step she completed an extraordinary journey of running half-marathons in all US states achieving her goal well before her th birthday For Nisha a Malayali tech professional originally from Ernakulam and raised in Puducherry the moment was surreal It was a reminder that even the most ambitious dreams can be realised with persistence and belief A Late Start That Changed EverythingNisha s journey into long-distance running did not begin early During her school and college years her only exposure to athletics came through sprint events After moving to the United States in the early s following her marriage life became a balancing act between

30 Apr 2026

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