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

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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

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At 72, Vaidehi Chandrasekar Wins Gold at the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards

Sometimes nature creates a spectacle in the blink of an eye For -year-old Vaidehi Chandrasekar a seemingly ordinary moment at a watering spot in Botswana became an extraordinary photograph that captured global attention Titled Water Ballet her picture shows a giraffe lifting its head after drinking and sending a stream of water droplets into the air Bathed in the golden light of sunset the droplets form an almost perfect circle creating the illusion of a graceful water dance The stunning photograph won gold in the Behaviour Mammals category at the World Nature Photography Awards celebrating Chandrasekar s ability to capture a rare moment in the wild nbsp How Did She Capture This Rare Scene The photograph was taken near the Boteti River in Botswana s Makgadikgadi Pans National Park As the sun dipped towards the horizon the giraffe bent and lowered its neck to drink Once it had finished the

17 Oct 2026

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16-Year-Old Indian Girl Wins Global Eco-Hero Award for Her Pollinator Gardens

What if a garden could do more than grow flowers What if it could bring butterflies back to urban spaces while offering children of different abilities a place to explore learn and feel at ease Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana Punjab is turning this idea into reality through her initiative Buzzing Blooms Founded on March the project transforms underused urban spaces into chemical-free pollinator habitats designed to be accessible to children with diverse sensory needs Her efforts have earned her third place in the International Young Eco-Hero Awards organised by Action For Nature From Pollinator Species to Growing up in heavily industrialised Ludhiana Gunisha noticed a decline in local pollinator populations According to a report in the Times of India her experiences at home also shaped her vision Observing her younger autistic brother helped her understand how calming natural surroundings could be and how few outdoor spaces were designed to

17 Oct 2026

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The World’s Youngest Female Club DJ Is Just 6—and She Holds Two Guinness World Records!

Imagine stepping into a club and finding a six-year-old girl behind the DJ console confidently mixing tracks as the crowd dances to the beat Meet DJ RINOKA a young talent from Tokyo Japan who is proving that age is no barrier to pursuing a passion At an age when most children are busy discovering new games and hobbies RINOKA has already made her mark in the world of music Her performances have earned her two Guinness World Records making her one of the youngest talents to capture attention in the DJ world One Video Changed EverythingRINOKA's musical journey began with a simple moment of inspiration When she was four she watched a YouTube video featuring a female DJ Fascinated by the way the performer brought music together the little girl wanted to try it herself She had a particular wish for Christmas too After asking Santa for a DDJ- DJ

14 Oct 2026

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Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives France’s Highest Civilian Honour, the Legion of Honour

Indian business leader Sunil Bharti Mittal has added another international distinction to his achievements The Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises has been conferred the Chevalier de l Ordre national de la L gion d honneur or Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour by French President Emmanuel Macron Established in by Napoleon Bonaparte the Legion of Honour is France s highest national order of merit The distinction recognises Mittal s contributions to strengthening economic relations between India and France particularly through telecommunications and digital infrastructure According to a company statement the honour acknowledges his longstanding efforts to bring the business communities of the two countries closer and encourage cooperation in strategic sectors nbsp The insignia will be presented at a ceremony on October at the French Embassy in New Delhi Three Decades of India-France PartnershipMittal s association with France dates back to when French company Compagnie

12 Oct 2026

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Assam Scientist Abhay Kumar Pandey Makes It to World’s Top 2% for Fourth Consecutive Year

A scientist working to protect India s tea crops has earned international recognition for the fourth year in a row Dr Abhay Kumar Pandey a senior mycologist at the Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat Assam has once again been named among the world s Top Scientists According to details shared by Pandey on Facebook he ranks among more than two lakh researchers worldwide in Plant Biology and Botany The recognition is based on citation-related indicators used in the database prepared by researchers associated with Stanford University and published by Elsevier Expressing his gratitude Pandey acknowledged the support of his well-wishers and described the recognition as an honour His achievement highlights the contribution of Indian scientists working on agricultural challenges that directly affect farmers and rural livelihoods Using Microorganisms to Protect Tea PlantsTea is one of Assam s most important agricultural crops supporting countless growers and workers However fungal diseases

12 Oct 2026

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Who Is ‘Dehati Madam’? The UP Woman Whose Videos Caught Priyanka Chopra’s Attention

A simple video recorded while working on a farm has brought Uttar Pradesh content creator Yashoda Lodhi into the spotlight Popularly known as English with Dehati Madam she received a special shout-out from actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas who shared one of her videos on Instagram Stories and said it had touched my heart For Yashoda the recognition was deeply personal She later posted a video thanking Priyanka describing the gesture as a moment she would cherish Her journey from a rural village to reaching a growing online audience has struck a chord with people across the country When One Small Effort Gets NoticedYashoda revealed that her husband had scolded her for recording the farm video but she continued with her efforts and posted it anyway She was surprised when Priyanka shared it especially because she does not own a television at home and does not closely follow celebrities The shout-out

12 Oct 2026

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Indian-Origin Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Championing International Justice

Born in Durban South Africa into a family of Indian Tamil origin Navanethem Navi Pillay grew up during the apartheid era when racial discrimination shaped everyday life Her journey from these unequal beginnings to some of the world s most important legal institutions reflects a lifelong commitment to justice Pillay has reportedly been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to strengthen international law and ensure that war crimes crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted Her legal career broke barriers early In she became the first woman to establish a law practice in Natal and later became the first non-white woman to serve on South Africa s High Court Taking Justice Beyond BordersPillay s work has extended far beyond South Africa She served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court and later became the United Nations High Commissioner for Human

9 Oct 2026

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