The Taste of Dreams: A Pani Puri Seller’s Son Who Reached IIT

In the bustling lanes of Kalyan part of the sprawling Mumbai Metropolitan Region a young boy grew up alongside the sizzle and aroma of his father's pani puri stall Harsh Gupta was not a high flying student early on In fact he failed Class a setback that earned him ridicule from classmates and whispered doubts about his future But from this humble beginning an extraordinary transformation was about to unfold one powered by grit determination and family love Turning Failure into FuelAs reported by NDTV standing at the crossroads after failing Class Harsh made a bold decision move to Kota the coaching hub of India to prepare for engineering entrance exams With the unwavering support of his father Santosh Gupta who took every rupee of his modest savings to finance the journey Harsh embarked on a path few dared to walk In Kota he dedicated himself to long hours of

6 Jul 2025

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When Kindness Took Center Court: Carlos Alcaraz’s Heartfelt Wimbledon Moment

On June Centre Court at Wimbledon was heating up under the intense summer sun With temperatures reaching a scorching C F it was the hottest opening day the tournament had ever seen But while fans expected heat on the court no one anticipated the emotional warmth that would come from a moment of real humanity Carlos Alcaraz battling in a grueling five-set thriller against veteran Fabio Fognini suddenly stopped play mid-set His eyes weren t on the ball or the scoreboard they were fixed on the stands where an elderly woman had collapsed from the heat Without hesitation Alcaraz stepped away from the match rushing to signal for medical attention and offering water to aid the distressed spectator In a time when every point counts the young star chose compassion over competition A Gentle Reminder About the HeatAs medical personnel arrived and attended to the woman the match was delayed

5 Jul 2025

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Maharashtra’s Pride: Over 40 Geographical Indication Tags Preserving Tradition and Empowering Artisans

In an era where mass production dominates global markets and heritage often takes a backseat Maharashtra is charting a bold path forward The state has successfully secured over Geographical Indication GI tags for its unique local products a powerful legal and cultural move aimed at preserving traditional craftsmanship uplifting rural economies and defending India's intellectual heritage on the global stage This comes at a time when global luxury brands are increasingly drawing inspiration from or facing accusations of appropriation from Indian designs What is a GI Tag and Why Does it Matter A Geographical Indication GI tag is not just a label it s a shield that protects the cultural and historical integrity of products that are deeply rooted in a specific location It assures consumers that the product they are buying has qualities a reputation or characteristics essentially due to its geographical origin Think of Kolhapuri chappals Paithani sarees

3 Jul 2025

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Where City Noise Meets Childhood Dreams: A Classroom Under the Flyover

Beneath the Mayapuri flyover in Kirti Nagar west Delhi where city sounds never cease an extraordinary scene unfolds every morning Around young children aged to gather beside a metro pillar sitting on patched grass mats amid swirling dust under the relentless sounds of trucks and the honking of impatient drivers a small chorus of hope rises With microphones and loudspeakers volunteers do battle with noise to teach lessons in math reading and self-belief nbsp As reported by the Times of India thirteen-year-old Sakshi quietly expresses her father s dream Papa ka sapna hai ki main CA banu Nearby -year-old Pinki gazes at a pole beside the flyover Main ise bina dare chadh sakti hoon she says confidently aspiring to become a malkhamb champion Their voices soft yet with confidence rise above proving that fate does not decide their dreams nbsp From Factory Floors to Aspirational FuturesNine-year-old Choti plays with the

2 Jul 2025

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Inventor, Entrepreneur, Changemaker: The Girl Who Fought Food Waste with a Piece of Paper!

Kavita Shukla was born in Kiel Germany but her life took root in the U S after her family relocated when she was still very young Raised in Ellicott City Howard County Maryland Kavita showed an early knack for innovation and an acute awareness of global challenges Her curiosity and entrepreneurial mindset were evident even as a teenager At the age of while visiting her grandmother in India Kavita had an experience that would later shape her entire career She mistakenly drank tap water believed to be unsafe Before she could fall ill her grandmother quickly gave her a homemade herbal remedy This strange beverage turned out to be infused with spices like fenugreek seeds known in traditional Indian medicine for their antimicrobial properties Fascinated by how something so simple could be so powerful Kavita returned to the U S determined to understand the science behind it Her early curiosity

1 Jul 2025

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The Blooming Bus Stop of Wayanad: How a Village Shelter Became an Internet Sensation!

Faraway in the quiet village of Nambikolly along the Sultan Bathery Pattavayal Road in Wayanad Kerala stands a bus stop unlike any other Not because of modern design or technology but because of something far more natural and far more moving Each monsoon this humble shelter erupts in a canopy of purple wild garlic blooms drawing Instagrammers schoolchildren and tourists alike But behind this unlikely Insta spot lies a deeply human story of two local men a flowering vine and twelve years of care hope and quiet dedication A Flowering Dream Rooted in PurposeThe story begins over a decade ago with Joy Kottukkara a daily wage laborer and E S Varghese a local farmer The bus stop was nothing special just another public structure prone to misuse neglect and decay Miscreants often roamed there at night In the two men planted a wild garlic creeper at the stop not for

30 Jun 2025

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Chariots of the Gods Roll Today – Ratha Yatra 2025 Begins in Puri!

Every summer the city of Puri in Odisha transforms into a sea of devotion and joy The occasion is Ratha Yatra the iconic chariot festival of Lord Jagannath His elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra In this grand event will begin on Friday June and continue until July drawing millions of pilgrims and tourists alike from across India and around the world But to call it just a festival would be an understatement it s a moving temple a living story and for many a sacred path to salvation The Sacred Origins of the YatraRatha Yatra also known as the Shree Gundicha Yatra finds its roots in ancient Hindu scriptures where it is described as the most important of all twelve festivals celebrated for Lord Jagannath According to these sacred texts the Lord steps out of His sanctum once a year to bless all of humanity even those who cannot

27 Jun 2025

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Hearts in the Sky: IAF Saves 3 Lives By Airlifting Organs from Pune to Delhi

In the quiet hours of the night the Indian Air Force IAF embarked on a mission that bridged the fragile line between life and death In a meticulously coordinated operation the IAF airlifted a liver and two kidneys from Pune s Command Hospital to the Army Hospital Research amp Referral in Delhi nbsp These organs belonged to a brain-dead dependent -year-old woman a silent hero whose final act of kindness will now offer a second chance at life to three critically ill patients This mission executed with utmost urgency and precision stands as proof of the IAF and Armed Forces Medical Services' commitment to service that transcends the battlefield IAF Gives Hope Beyond DeathOrgan donation often emerges from heartbreak yet carries with it the extraordinary ability to heal and restore The organs airlifted in this case a liver two kidneys and two corneas were retrieved from a woman who though

24 Jun 2025

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Empowering Tribal Students: A Journey to ISRO and Beyond

In a humble initiative tribal students from Gadchiroli district boarded a flight to visit the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru This visit marked a significant milestone in their lives as many had never traveled by air or visited a major city before The students from government-run residential schools in Sironcha Vangepalli and Navegaon belong to some of Maharashtra's most economically and geographically isolated communities Dreams Taking FlightThe students' journey to ISRO was flagged off with pride and emotion from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wished them luck Fadnavis emphasized the importance of education and encouraged the students to dream big saying You are the future of this country Study hard dream big and become scientists engineers and leaders who will take India forward The initiative aims to spark scientific ambition among underprivileged tribal children and provide them with opportunities to

20 Jun 2025

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