India Extends a Hand of Hope: How Operation Sagar Bandhu Is Supporting Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah s devastating sweep across Sri Lanka India has once again stepped forward out of deep regional friendship Prime Minister Narendra Modi s telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday reaffirmed a bond rooted in shared geography shared history and shared humanity With warm condolences for the lives lost and communities shattered PM Modi assured President Dissanayake that India remains firmly committed to supporting Sri Lanka through Operation Sagar Bandhu a humanitarian lifeline mobilized within hours of the crisis For Sri Lankans grappling with destruction this call was more than a diplomatic gesture it was reassurance that they are not alone India s Vision MAHASAGAR Compassion in ActionIndia s role as the First Responder in the Indian Ocean region is backed not just by strategic policy but by heartfelt intent Under its Vision MAHASAGAR New Delhi has long emphasised maritime security

2 Dec 2025

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Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0: A Grand Cultural Bridge Between North and South India

India s vibrant cultural mosaic is set to shine brighter as the fourth season of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam kicks off on December bringing together two of the world s oldest civilizations Kashi and Tamil Nadu This flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to strengthen the deep-rooted cultural linguistic and spiritual bonds between the North and South transforming ancient heritage into a living evolving connection With the theme Learn Tamil Tamil Karakalam this year s edition promises a grand showcase of Tamil literature folk arts classical traditions and educational collaborations A Powerful Lineup and a Historic PlatformThe inauguration in Varanasi will see a distinguished presence Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as Chief Guest Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailasanathan as Guests of Honour The event will unfold in two dynamic phases Phase Varanasi December Phase Tamil Nadu

1 Dec 2025

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When Duty Becomes Devotion: The Police Operation That Reunited a Family

In a nation as vast and crowded as India stories often get lost in the noise of daily life But sometimes a single story rises above the rest not because it is loud but because it reminds us of humanity pain and the quiet heroism that keeps this country standing The story of four-year-old Aarohi who disappeared from Mumbai s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and was found six months later in Varanasi is one such reminder It is a story not just of loss and reunion but of the relentless determination of the police force that refused to give up on one child The Night Everything ChangedOn May a small family from Solapur arrived in Mumbai for the father s medical treatment Exhausted and overwhelmed they settled briefly at CSMT station Their daughter little Aarohi drifted to sleep on her mother s lap wearing a faded pink frock Just for

26 Nov 2025

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Lights, Lasers, Compassion: Germany’s Roncalli Circus has replaced real animals with breathtaking holograms

For centuries the circus was a place where families gathered to witness unbelievable acts soaring acrobats daring clowns and often exotic animals that wowed audiences with tricks But behind the glittering lights and applause the truth about animal suffering remained hidden Today one German circus has rewritten this story entirely Roncalli Circus established in has become a global example of how tradition and technology can join hands for a kinder world Their decision to replace all live animals with lifelike holograms has transformed the circus experience sparking applause from both spectators and animal rights advocates A Revolutionary Decision Born From CompassionAnimal welfare concerns have been growing worldwide and the circus industry has been at the center of this debate As early as Roncalli stopped using lions and elephants due to ethical concerns This new hologram initiative however marks a complete shift a bold message that entertainment should never come at

25 Nov 2025

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A Princess With Purpose: The Woman Leading the Fight to End Child Marriage

Every three seconds somewhere in the world a young girl is forced into marriage UNICEF reports that million girls could become child brides this year alone Behind every number is a childhood cut short a girl pulled out of school silenced and pushed into adulthood too soon Amid this painful global reality one woman from the Dutch royal family has made it her life s mission to fight for these girls Princess Mabel van Oranje The Spark A Wedding That Changed EverythingIn Princess Mabel attended a wedding where the couple asked for donations instead of gifts It struck her deeply She realized that if one wedding could inspire generosity then thousands of weddings could spark a movement This simple yet powerful idea became the foundation of VOW for Girls a nonprofit she created to turn celebrations of love into opportunities for millions of girls worldwide Mabel has spent her life

19 Nov 2025

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Cleaning Up Our Cosmic Backyard: How Hyderabad’s Cosmoserve Aims to Tackling Space Junk

Space may seem infinite but the low Earth orbits LEO around our planet are becoming dangerously cluttered Defunct satellites spent rocket stages and fragments of past missions that are collectively known as orbital debris are hurtling around our planet at high speeds These remnants pose a serious collision risk for active satellites crewed missions and future launches Hyderabad s Cosmoserve Space is tackling this escalating challenge head-on by developing robotic spacecraft designed specifically for Active Debris Removal ADR nbsp Born at T-Hub The Cosmoserve StoryEstablished in by former ISRO scientist Chiranjeevi Phanindra Cosmoserve Space focuses on combating the rising threat of space debris The startup recently closed million in pre-seed funding to advance its projects Phanindra's experience at the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee IADC a global body that studies the orbital environment convinced him that space debris is not just a theoretical problem but an imminent threat nbsp Operating

18 Nov 2025

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When Art Meets Energy: How Austria Is Transforming Power Lines into Wildlife Icons!

In a world where infrastructure often clashes with natural landscapes Austria has introduced a visionary concept that proves utility structures can be both functional and beautiful Called Austrian Power Giants this groundbreaking project transforms ordinary power pylons into massive animal-shaped sculptures towering artworks that reflect regional wildlife culture and identity The idea isn t just about aesthetics It is about creating emotional connection strengthening public acceptance and showing that infrastructure can coexist with nature instead of disrupting it As Austria modernizes its power grid for the future it is doing so with imagination sensitivity and innovation Why Austria Needed a ChangeAcross Europe expanding electricity grids often face public resistance Traditional pylons metallic industrial and towering are seen as eyesores In Austria where picturesque landscapes define the national identity this resistance can slow down essential energy upgrades To solve this Austrian Power Grid APG decided to think beyond engineering They wanted

16 Nov 2025

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Indian Genius Gurtej Sandhu Breaks Thomas Edison’s Record — A New Era of Innovation

Dr Gurtej Singh Sandhu an Indian-American scientist born in Amritsar has surpassed the legendary Thomas Edison s record of patents holding an extraordinary U S patents and over patents worldwide as of October His name now stands among the world s top seven inventors a remarkable achievement that cements his place in the history of technological innovation nbsp Dr Sandhu s inventions have revolutionized how the world stores and processes information His pioneering work in semiconductor technology atomic layer deposition ALD and chip fabrication has powered everything from smartphones and laptops to cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems Roots in India A Foundation of Curiosity and LearningBorn in London and raised in Amritsar Gurtej s early life was shaped by a love for science and curiosity about how things work Both his parents were chemists with doctoral degrees and their passion for research deeply influenced his mindset Surrounded by books

14 Nov 2025

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Little Poland in India: A Children’s Day Homage to a Maharaja’s Heart of Gold

In a moving ceremony in southern Israel a statue of Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar was unveiled at Moshav Nevatim This tribute honored a forgotten but extraordinary humanitarian chapter from World War II when the Indian ruler sheltered nearly Polish children including Jewish orphans during one of the darkest periods in history Organized by the Indian Jewish Heritage Centre IJHC and the Cochini Jewish Heritage Centre CJHC the event celebrated a king whose kindness rose above borders religion war and politics The Good Maharaja A Symbol of Compassion During WWIIIn when Europe was torn apart by Nazi violence and mass displacement thousands of Polish families were desperately searching for safety Amid this chaos Maharaja Digvijaysinhji opened his heart and his kingdom to children who had nowhere else to go He established the Polish Children s Camp in Balachadi near Jamnagar in Gujarat where the young refugees received

14 Nov 2025

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