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India Celebrates Rajaji Utsav with a Bold New Chapter in Delhi

Today February Rashtrapati Bhavan becomes more than the residence of India s President It becomes a stage for history to correct itself In a powerful symbolic gesture the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens is being replaced with that of C Rajagopalachari fondly known as Rajaji the first Indian Governor-General of independent India Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the st episode of Mann Ki Baat Rajaji Utsav is not merely a ceremonial event It is a declaration A declaration that India is steadily moving away from colonial symbols and consciously reclaiming its own narrative The unveiling of Rajaji s statue in the central courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan represents more than a structural change It represents a psychological and cultural shift Image Source The Hans India nbsp Freedom from Symbols of the PastIn his address Prime Minister Modi recalled the Panch-Pran he spoke of during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

23 Feb 2026
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Vaishnavi Adkar Became the First Indian Since Sania Mirza to Reach a ITF Women’s Open W100 Final

Indian tennis has been waiting for a fresh spark and at just Vaishnavi Adkar has delivered it In a sport where history is heavy and expectations even heavier the young player from Pune has carved her own chapter Her run to the final of the ITF Women s Open W in Bengaluru was not just a personal achievement it was a moment that stirred Indian tennis fans across the country Entering the tournament as a wildcard and ranked World No Adkar was not among the favourites Yet by the end of the week she had become the first Indian woman since to reach the singles final of a W or higher event a milestone last achieved by Sania Mirza The Historic Run at nbsp Bengaluru nbsp W The W level on the ITF Women s World Tennis Tour is fiercely competitive often featuring players ranked inside the world s top

23 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

Grain ATMs and Digital Wallets: How India’s First CBDC-Based PDS Could Redefine Food Security

On the banks of the Sabarmati a quiet but potentially transformative reform in India s welfare architecture has taken shape Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the country s first Central Bank Digital Currency CBDC -based Public Distribution System PDS at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar Gujarat With this initiative Gujarat has become the first state to integrate the Reserve Bank of India-authorised digital rupee into food grain distribution At its heart the reform seeks to answer a long-standing challenge how to ensure that subsidised food grains reach the rightful beneficiary without leakage corruption or delay For millions of families dependent on ration supplies under welfare schemes this question is not abstract it determines daily meals and household survival Why the Shift to a CBDC-Based PDS India operates the world s largest food security program with nearly crore beneficiaries receiving subsidised or free rations under various schemes However the

19 Feb 2026
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Breaking Barriers: Kolkata Professors Make History with A K Ramanujan Prize Win

In a literary landscape where recognition often gravitates toward the canonical and the celebrated a quiet revolution has emerged from Bengal Two academics from Kolkata have won the prestigious A K Ramanujan Prize for Translation for bringing the powerful marginalised voice of Dalit poet Kalyani Thakur Charal to English readers Their award is not merely a scholarly milestone it is a cultural intervention Sipra Mukherjee professor of English at West Bengal State University and Mrinmoy Pramanick a scholar of Comparative Literature who recently joined Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU from Calcutta University were honoured by the Association for Asian Studies The award recognises their English translation of Charal s poems in the volume I Belong to Nowhere an anthology of poems curated from five of her collections spanning the s to the s A Prestigious Global RecognitionThe Association for Asian Studies announced this year s prize winners on February celebrating outstanding

17 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Sun-Powered Success: Sashimongla Wins Big at IDRES 2026

In a landmark moment for Nagaland s clean energy movement Sashimongla Sangtam founder of A amp D Solar Enterprise has been conferred the prestigious DRE Woman of the Year award at the India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit IDRES in New Delhi The recognition presented at the national platform organised by the Clean Energy Access Network CLEAN and supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MNRE places a spotlight not only on her individual journey but also on the transformative potential of decentralised renewable energy DRE in India s Northeast Competing alongside distinguished professionals and entrepreneurs from across the country Sangtam s achievement reflects both her personal perseverance and the growing footprint of Nagaland in India s clean energy transition Understanding the Power of Decentralised Renewable EnergyDecentralised renewable energy refers to clean energy systems generated and distributed close to the point of consumption rather than relying solely on large

16 Feb 2026
Star Citizens

Click. Pledge. Lead: India’s AI Impact Summit Opens with Guinness World Record Attempt on Responsible AI

At AM on February India presses start on more than just a digital campaign it begins a nationwide conversation about how Artificial Intelligence should shape the country s future As the nation prepares for the grand inauguration of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India has launched a bold attempt to set a Guinness World Records title for the Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in hours But beyond the record lies a deeper ambition building public trust in AI In a time when algorithms recommend what we watch influence what we read and even assist in healthcare and governance the question is no longer whether AI will shape society but how responsibly it will do so More Than a Record A National CommitmentThe AI Responsibility Pledge campaign is designed to

16 Feb 2026
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From Waiting Halls to World-Class Comfort: Guwahati Railway Station Steps Into the Future!

For thousands of passengers passing through Assam every day Guwahati Railway Station is more than just a transit point it is the gateway to the Northeast Now that gateway has received a significant upgrade Union Minister for Railways Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated a new modern passenger facility at Guwahati Railway Station marking another milestone in the modernisation of railway infrastructure in the region The newly developed facility located outside the station premises introduces world-class amenities aimed at enhancing comfort convenience and overall travel experience for passengers nbsp Image source guwahatiplus Sleeping Pods Lounges and Comfort RedefinedThe highlight of the new facility is the introduction of sleeping pods compact private resting spaces designed for short stays For travellers arriving late at night or waiting for early morning departures these pods offer a safe and comfortable alternative to crowded waiting halls In addition to

13 Feb 2026
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From Underdogs to History-Makers: India Storm Into First Wheelchair Doubles Final

In the bright lights of Manama Bahrain two Indian athletes turned belief into history Prem Kumar Ale and Alphia James have reached India s first-ever wheelchair doubles final at the Para Badminton World Championships defeating the world No pair in commanding fashion In the WH -WH mixed doubles semifinal the Indian duo stunned the top-seeded Chilean-Belgian pairing of Jaime Aranguiz and Man-Kei To with a confident - - victory For Indian para-badminton this final is more than a medal match It is a breakthrough moment that has been years in the making What Makes This Achievement Special The WH and WH categories are among the most physically demanding classifications in para badminton Players in these categories compete using wheelchairs due to lower limb impairments The sport demands exceptional upper body strength lightning reflexes sharp court awareness and seamless coordination between partners Mixed doubles in wheelchair badminton is particularly intense Players

13 Feb 2026
Sports Spirit

She’s Driving. You’re Smiling. Bengaluru, Meet Sakhi Auto!

On February as the city celebrates love in its many forms Bengaluru will witness the launch of something quietly powerful Sakhi Auto a women-only auto service designed by women driven by women and meant exclusively for women passengers In a city where conversations around women s safety in ride-hailing services have grown louder and more urgent Sakhi Auto arrives not as a flashy startup but as a thoughtful response to a lived problem At its heart Sakhi Auto promises something simple yet transformative the ability for women to travel without fear A Woman s Experience That Became a City s AnswerThe idea of Sakhi did not come from a boardroom It came from personal experience Founder Krishnavi Parekh was inspired by moments many women know too well travelling alone constantly alert calculating risks and hoping the journey ends safely Her experiences in Mumbai shaped a clear vision if women feel

12 Feb 2026
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