Because no other leader cared for Indians as selflessly as he did — and it all started from a remote corner at the edge of this vast country, 100 years ago. “Gandhiji must have walked this road…” As our lone car makes its way ahead of Narkatiaganj in West Champaran, I am thinking of Gandhiji walking 16 kilometres from the station to the ashram we are headed to, a hundred […]
The Padma Awards 2017 are a celebration of those unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to India. he Padma Awards are the most prestigious civilian awards in this country, felicitating achievers in various fields, from science and engineering to art and social work. This year’s list of Padma Awards has been applauded for the celebration of the hidden figures whose quiet yet tireless efforts have made a significant impact […]
A secondary school teacher from Dahanu has set the national record for framing the ‘maximum sentences using minimum words’ in English language. Balasaheb Chavan, 37, framed 50 lakh sentences using only 170 words while creating teaching techniques to help his vernacular-medium students understand and retain the language. The teacher was granted recognition by the India Book of Records recently. Chavan said the project started in 2010 when, as a […]
In a first for Indian cinema, Anjali Ameer, a transsexual woman will be playing the lead role in a mainstream film. Malayalam actor Mammootty has announced that Anjali will be his co-star in his upcoming feature. In fact, the actor was so impressed with Anjali that he recommended her to his director, Ram, during the casting. The film is set to be released later in 2017 in Tamil and Malayalam. […]
Donald Trump might be the first US President in 150 years to not have a pet in the White House after a plan to have him adopt a goldendoodle dog fell through. With Mr Trump’s inauguration on January 20, many are left wondering if his family will have a pet residing with them at the White House. If not, he could be the first president in 150 years without a […]
Eugene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon – an experience that he said made him “belong to the universe,” died on Monday at the age of 82, the US space agency said. Cernan, who was also the second man to walk in space, died surrounded by his family, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said in a statement without providing details. A separate statement from his family […]
Harshwardhan Zala is a name we are likely to remember in years to come. The 14-year-old student from Gujarat has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs. 5 crore with the state government at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. This young man, who is a Class 10 student, has designed an elegant solution using which drones can not only detect but also diffuse landmines on war fields, potentially […]
At a time when startup success in India is on the decline, veteran journalist Shobha Warrier has released a book on 28 social entrepreneurs who made it big despite all odds. From the person who grew up selling idlis with his mother and founded a food enterprise, to the one-time school dropout who runs a successful business that employs a thousand people, Dreamchasers is a book about passion, perseverance and […]
Advait Bhartia along with his mother, Payal, had to walk through dense forests and the Dudh Khosi River to come to their destination. A young boy from Pune has defied all odds to successfully scale the base camp of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Advait Bhartia along with his mother Payal trekked for twelve long days from the Lukla village to reach the base camp on November […]
“With a lot of hard work and good education, anything is possible, even becoming President,” says Michelle. She is the new face of hope and courage. She is the voice of aspiration. She is the latest manifestation of the American dream. Breathing hope into youngsters with every word she spoke, Michelle Obama delivered her final speech as the First Lady yesterday at the White House. Michelle was addressing young Americans […]
