Niharika Singhania is the Only Woman in India’s Four-Member Show Jumping Squad for the 2026 Asian Games

Indian equestrian sport has found a new trailblazer At just years old Niharika Singhania has earned a coveted place in India s four-member show jumping team for the Asian Games in Nagoya Japan becoming the only woman in the squad and one of the country s brightest sporting prospects Her selection marks a significant moment not only for her career but also for Indian equestrian sport where women are increasingly making their presence felt in a discipline that demands exceptional skill trust and precision A Young Rider with Big DreamsBorn in December Niharika Singhania has steadily built a reputation as one of India s most promising equestrian talents While she comes from the renowned Singhania family the young athlete has forged her own identity through years of dedication discipline and impressive performances in the arena Her latest achievement earning a spot on the Indian team for the Asian Games is

19 Jun 2026

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Padma Shri for Chandigarh’s ‘Broom Warrior’: 88-Year-Old Ex-DIG Continues Mission of Cleanliness

At am on a January morning in a phone call arrived from the Ministry of Home Affairs On the other end was news that many would consider life-changing former Punjab Deputy Inspector General DIG Inderjit Singh Sidhu had been selected for the Padma Shri one of India s highest civilian honours Most people would have shared the news with family friends or neighbours Some might have celebrated immediately But Sidhu quietly picked up his broom and stepped out to clean the streets There were no announcements no celebrations and no change in routine For the -year-old duty came first Today Sidhu lives with his daughter s family in Mohali Yet every morning he can still be found doing what has earned him admiration across the country cleaning public spaces with his own hands For years Sidhu has swept roads cleared litter cleaned footpaths and removed waste from public spaces first

19 Jun 2026

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History Made! Manpreet Singh Becomes India’s Most-Capped Hockey Player, Surpassing Dilip Tirkey

Indian hockey has witnessed a historic moment Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh created history on Wednesday by becoming the most-capped player in Indian men s hockey making his th international appearance during India s FIH Pro League - clash against Germany in Rotterdam With this milestone the -year-old surpassed former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey who represented the country in matches during his illustrious career Manpreet s achievement places him among the greatest names in world hockey and cements his legacy as one of India s finest ever players Joining an Elite Global ClubThe landmark appearance elevated Manpreet to fifth place on the all-time list of men s international hockey appearances Belgium s John-John Dohmen tops the charts with caps followed by the Netherlands legend Teun de Nooijer Australia s Eddie Ockenden and Great Britain s Barry Middleton According to a report in Hockey India Manpreet is

18 Jun 2026

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Nuru Karim: The Man Behind One of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports

When travelers arrive in a new place the airport is often their first impression For architect Nuru Karim that first encounter should tell a story The founder of Mumbai-based Nudes Architecture has spent more than two decades pushing the boundaries of architecture art and technology Now his project the new Terminal at Guwahati International Airport has been placed among the seven most beautiful airports in the world His vision for the Guwahati International Airport had also earned global recognition winning the prestigious International Architecture Award Building His Own LegacyKarim s journey has been anything but ordinary After studying architecture at KRVIA McGill University and the Architectural Association in London he joined the legendary Zaha Hadid Architects where he worked on several institutional projects He later founded Nudes an interdisciplinary practice that merges architecture art urbanism and computational design His work has received widespread acclaim including an Aga Khan Award nomination

17 Jun 2026

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Smriti Mandhana Joins Messi, Ronaldo! Only Indian on TIME’s Prestigious Sports List

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has added yet another remarkable achievement to her glittering career The star batter has been named in TIME magazine s prestigious list of the Most Influential People in Sports becoming the only Indian athlete to feature among some of the biggest names in world sport The honour places Mandhana alongside global sporting icons such as football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi basketball superstar LeBron James tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz golfer Rory McIlroy skiing champion Eileen Gu and South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma Standing Among the TitansTIME included Mandhana in its prestigious Titans category reserved for athletes who have left a lasting impact on their sport Sharing space with international sporting giants such as Ronaldo Erling Haaland and Temba Bavuma Mandhana s inclusion reflects the immense respect she commands worldwide What makes the achievement even more special is that she is the sole Indian representative

16 Jun 2026

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President Murmu to Award Gold Medal to 23-Year-Old Who Cracked 19 Competitive Exams Without Coaching

Every year millions of young Indians burn the midnight oil in pursuit of a government job For many the path is long and filled with setbacks Some spend years preparing for multiple examinations while only a handful manage to clear even one prestigious recruitment test But -year-old Charu Pandey from Chhattisgarh has done something extraordinary In an achievement that has stunned aspirants across the country Charu has successfully cleared competitive examinations without attending a single coaching class Her incredible feat has turned her into a symbol of perseverance discipline and the power of self-learning Cracking Competitive ExamsCharu's list of achievements reads like a dream for many government job aspirants According to a report in Odishatv in she has cleared several highly competitive examinations including SSC CGL SSC CHSL SSC MTS SSC GD SSC CPO IBPS PO SBI recruitment examinations Delhi Police recruitment Chhattisgarh Sub-Inspector Transport Sub-Inspector and the CG NHM

15 Jun 2026

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Sudarsan Pattnaik Becomes First Indian to Win Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026

India has another reason to celebrate on the global stage Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Russia Grand Sand Master Cup marking a landmark moment for Indian art and cultural diplomacy The honour was conferred at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia s Kaliningrad Region where some of the world s finest sand sculptors gathered to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship Competing against leading artists from around a dozen countries Pattnaik emerged victorious earning unanimous praise from the international jury A Sculpture That Spoke for the PlanetWhat set Pattnaik apart was his artistic skill and the powerful message embedded in his creation His award-winning sand sculpture standing nearly three metres tall focused on one of humanity s most pressing concerns global warming The artwork portrayed two contrasting faces of Earth One side depicted a barren damaged planet suffering from

13 Jun 2026

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At 20, India’s Youngest Female Ironman Renee Noronha Wins Ironman Phillipines and Qualifies for the World Championship

At an age when most students are focused on assignments and examinations -year-old Renee Noronha is conquering one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet The IIT Madras BS learner and India s youngest female Ironman has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of accolades Renee secured first place in the age category at the Century Tuna Ironman Philippines earning a coveted qualification spot for the prestigious Ironman World Championship in Hawaii The Gruelling Road to SuccessThe Ironman triathlon is widely regarded as one of the most demanding sporting events in the world Athletes must complete a -kilometre swim a -kilometre cycling course and a full marathon of kilometres all in a single race For Renee success came through years of relentless dedication and discipline A former gymnast she transitioned into endurance sports and gradually built the stamina strength and mental resilience required to compete at the

12 Jun 2026

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Assam’s Bird Guardian: Purnima Devi Barman Receives National Geographic’s 2026 Wayfinder Award

For years the greater adjutant stork locally known as the hargila was considered an unwelcome bird in Assam Its unusual appearance and scavenging habits led many to view it as a nuisance rather than a species worth protecting Today thanks to the tireless efforts of wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman that perception has dramatically changed The woman who turned a neglected bird into a symbol of community pride has now earned one of the world s most prestigious recognitions nbsp Barman has been named among the recipients of the Wayfinder Award presented by the National Geographic Society and Kia The honour celebrates visionaries from around the world whose work is creating meaningful change in science conservation education technology and storytelling For Assam and India the recognition shines a global spotlight on a conservation success story powered not by large institutions but by local communities and thousands of determined

11 Jun 2026

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