In a small tribal hamlet in Palghar, Maharashtra, where forests breathe history and traditions travel through sound rather than script, a 92-year-old man still lifts a wind instrument to his lips and with it, keeps centuries alive. Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda is not just a musician. He is a bridge between generations, a custodian of memory, and…
Once, it was just a barren stretch of land under the harsh Rajasthan sun. Today, it is a thriving green canopy a forest born not from policy or profit, but from a father’s grief and a promise. In Piplantri, a small village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district, sorrow transformed into one of India’s most inspiring social revolutions….
Before the spotlight, before sold-out shows, and long before global award stages, Vir Das was washing dishes in Chicago an immigrant student juggling survival and ambition. Today, he stands as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards, a moment that reflects not just personal success, but a shift in how Indian voices are heard on the…
After an extraordinary 27-year career with NASA, astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams has officially retired, with her departure from the agency taking effect on December 27, 2025. Her retirement marks the culmination of one of the most accomplished careers in human spaceflight, defined by endurance, leadership, and historic firsts. Williams’ journey in space began in 2006 and spanned three long-duration…
In a significant move in India’s tech and consumer-internet landscape, Deepinder Goyal, co-founder and long-time CEO of Eternal Ltd. the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit has announced his resignation as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The decision marks a new chapter for one of the country’s most high-profile startups as it transitions leadership at…
In a city that rarely pauses, recognition sometimes arrives without ceremony. Recently, inside one of Mumbai’s ever-moving local trains, commuters noticed a small but striking change. A berth in the women’s coach no longer carried the familiar, functional label “Ladies.” In its place were names and faces: Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur. There was no ribbon-cutting, no announcement echoing through…
“No work is impossible. It can be difficult very difficult but never impossible.” For Laungi Bhuiyan, a resident of Gaya, Bihar, these words were not just philosophy they were a way of life. Known as Laungi Manjhi, he spent 30 years single-handedly carving a 3-kilometre canal through a rocky hill, bringing much-needed water to his village’s farmlands. While…
In a world that never stands still, art becomes a mirror reflecting our collective spirit. One such creation a sculpture of India’s map, crafted entirely from scrap metal stands as a testament to the nation’s resilience and unity. Each welded piece, each twisted fragment, symbolizes the strength that arises when individuals come together, turning challenges into triumphs. The…
From sweeping floors to shaping decisions at one of the world’s largest banks, Pratiksha Tondwalkar’s life story is a powerful reminder that no beginning is too small for a great destiny. Born into an underprivileged family in Pune, Pratiksha’s childhood was cut short when she was married at just 16, forcing her to leave school and…
In a time when fear often speaks louder than empathy, a recent High Court verdict on incidents involving dogs has gently reminded society of an important truth: violence cannot be the answer to tragedy. The court’s observations went beyond legal reasoning, touching a deeply human chord by affirming that animals, even in the most difficult circumstances, deserve humane…
