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Wings of Change: Aastha Poonia Becomes Indian Navy’s First Woman Fighter Pilot

History was made on July when Sub-Lieutenant Aastha Poonia earned her Wings of Gold becoming the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy Soon she will fly some of the Navy s most advanced combat jets including the powerful MiG- s marking a turning point for gender inclusion in India s defence forces The Indian Navy proudly shared the news on social media calling it a historic milestone in naval aviation Aastha received her wings at the Indian Naval Air Station following the completion of the rigorous nd Basic Hawk Conversion Course Rear Admiral Janak Bevli awarded her this prestigious honour alongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhul A Dream Takes FlightAastha s journey from the small village of Hisawda in Uttar Pradesh s Baghpat district to the skies above India s oceans is a story of determination and grit The daughter of Arun Poonia a mathematics teacher at Jawahar Navodaya

6 Jul 2025
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Gukesh Topples Carlsen Again to Lead SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz!

D Gukesh the teenage World Champion has once again proved his mettle against one of chess s greatest legends In the sixth round of the SuperUnited Rapid amp Blitz in Zagreb Gukesh defeated Norway's Magnus Carlsen from a seemingly losing position marking his fifth consecutive win and taking the sole lead in the tournament Gukesh now stands at points out of a possible two points clear of Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda Turning the Tables Under PressureWhat made this victory even more special was the manner in which Gukesh won Playing black Gukesh stayed calm despite Carlsen s early advantage from a King s pawn opening When the clock was ticking and the position looked grim Gukesh found creative counterplay Carlsen forced to give up two minor pieces for a rook and pawns struggled to convert his advantage In the crucial moments Gukesh s precise moves and better time management forced Carlsen

4 Jul 2025
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Capturing the Wild: Celebrating Nature Photography Day with 'Leopard Dynasty – Rise of Rana'

At just Aishwarya Sridhar continues to redefine what it means to tell stories from the wild She is renowned as the nbsp first Indian woman to win at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in London for her poetic capture of fireflies beneath a starlit sky in Bhandardara Aishwarya s latest documentary nbsp Rana The Leopard Dynasty is a gripping coming-of-age saga that has captivated international audiences Shot over months in the scrub forests of nbsp Jhalana Rajasthan nbsp Rana chronicles the emotional and instinct-driven journey of a young male leopard who eventually challenges his own father in a bid for dominance It s Bollywood meets wildlife Aishwarya smiles and the film lives up to that billing with its intense drama dramatic score and sweeping cinematography The film has already premiered on nbsp ServusTV in Austria and Germany receiving widespread praise However Indian audiences are yet to see the

14 Jun 2025
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 Kiran Bedi Turns 75: Honoring a Life of Service and Fearless Justice

On her th birthday we honor Dr Kiran Bedi not just as India s first woman IPS officer but as a symbol of grit integrity and transformative leadership In a career spanning decades she redefined what it means to serve with purpose discipline and compassion In Kiran Bedi made history by becoming the first woman to join the Indian Police Service She was the lone woman in a batch of men standing tall in a system that had never imagined a woman in khaki But Bedi didn t just break into the boys club she transformed it From Tennis Champion to Top CopAs a teenager Kiran Bedi displayed extraordinary discipline and determination qualities that would later define her career in policing In she was crowned the national junior tennis champion and between and she went on to win numerous titles at various national and state-level championships Her success on the

9 Jun 2025
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The King Is Shaken: India’s Gukesh D Stuns Carlsen in Historic Classical Victory!

It was the rematch the chess world had been waiting for Just a week after Magnus Carlsen the Norwegian maestro and five-time world champion defeated D Gukesh in the opening round of Norway Chess and cryptically tweeted You come at the king you best not miss the Indian teenager returned undaunted and determined And in the early hours of Monday in Stavanger he didn t miss After a gripping -move encounter -year-old Gukesh etched his name into history with his first classical win over Carlsen sending a strong message not just to his opponent but to the world Carlsen s Collapse Gukesh s GritAs the game reached its tense finale Carlsen who had looked set to win cracked under pressure slamming his fist on the board in frustration after a shocking blunder Pieces flew tension soared but one remained standing Gukesh s king While the Norwegian offered an apology for

2 Jun 2025
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More Than a Journalist: The Man Who Gave India a Voice

In the landscape of Indian journalism few names carry as much weight and reverence as Ramananda Chatterjee Often hailed as the Father of Indian Journalism Chatterjee wasn t just a writer or an editor he was a visionary who used the power of the press to awaken a sleeping nation His work laid the foundation for responsible reform-oriented journalism in India long before independence was even a whisper on the horizon A Scholar s JourneyBorn on May in Bankura West Bengal Ramananda Chatterjee was a gifted student from the very beginning He graduated from the University of Calcutta and later went on to secure his Master s degree in English literature But his interest extended far beyond academia He was deeply influenced by the Brahmo Samaj a reformist movement that advocated education equality and social progress This ideology became the cornerstone of his journalistic mission The Power of the PenIn

29 May 2025
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Two Indian Navy Women Officers to Return Home After Historic Circumnavigation of the Globe!

After eight months navigating the world s vastest oceans Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A of the Indian Navy are returning to Goa having completed a pioneering maritime feat India s first-ever double-handed circumnavigation by women under sail Their return on May marks the culmination of Navika Sagar Parikrama II an ambitious expedition that underscores India s maritime ambition naval capability and commitment to women-led missions under the theme Courageous Hearts Boundless Seas A formal flag-in ceremony will be held at Mormugao Port Trust presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to officially welcome the officers and commemorate this significant maritime achievement Starting from Goa s Naval Ocean Sailing Node on October the officers journeyed nautical miles around km across the Indian Pacific and Atlantic Oceans Relying solely on wind power aboard INSV Tarini they crossed all global meridians and rounded the formidable Cape Leeuwin Cape Horn and the

28 May 2025
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The Man Who Stopped a Drought: The Untold Story of Chaitram Pawar

When the wells dried up and farming collapsed in Bharipada a small tribal village in Maharashtra s Dhule district Chaitram Pawar saw not just a crisis but a calling A member of the Konkani tribe and a commerce postgraduate Pawar traded a private-sector career for a life rooted in service launching a grassroots movement that would go on to reshape an entire region Turning Crisis into Conservation The Birth of a MovementIn the s Bharipada faced severe water shortages Agriculture dwindled and livelihoods were lost But Pawar believed the solution lay in nature itself Starting with just one check dam he mobilized villagers and in collaboration with forest officials initiated an expansive water and forest conservation program Over the next two decades more than check dams were built across the region greatly improving groundwater levels and irrigation This consistent focus on soil and water conservation afforestation and sustainable land use

27 May 2025
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Slow and Steady Still Wins the Race: Why World Turtle Day Matters More Than Ever

On beaches kissed by the sun and in oceans as deep as secrets a quiet marvel glides through the water with ancient grace the turtle Celebrated every year on May World Turtle Day reminds us that sometimes the most remarkable beings are the ones that move slowly but carry the wisdom of centuries With their dome-shaped homes on their backs and calm contemplative eyes turtles have walked this Earth for over million years outlasting dinosaurs and ice ages Yet today many species are racing against extinction because of us Shellebrate Around the World is the spirited theme for World Turtle Day calling on people across the globe to honor and protect one of nature s most ancient and gentle creatures This year s theme encourages not just awareness but celebration of their resilience beauty and vital role in our ecosystems Let s shellebrate with purpose love and a promise to

23 May 2025
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