Who Are the Two Indians Who Just Made It to Instagram's Global Rings Awards List?

Sometimes all it takes is one creative idea to change your life For Muhammed Riswan a freestyle footballer from Kerala that moment came when he decided to try something unusual with a football at a waterfall Little did he know that the video would go on to attract hundreds of millions of views and open doors to international recognition Riswan has now added another remarkable achievement to his journey by winning the Instagram Rings Award He is among creators from across the world selected for the honour and one of only two Indians to make the list this year The other Indian winner is Chanel model Bhavitha Mandava The award recognises creators who push creative boundaries bring fresh ideas to their platforms and build communities through originality regardless of their follower count From Keralamkundu Waterfall to Million ViewsRiswan first shot to fame in November when he posted a video of

30 Oct 2026

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Haryana Professor Becomes First Indian to Receive Prestigious IOHSK Fellowship

Prof Yogesh Chander Dean of the School of Physical Education and Sports at the Sports University of Haryana SUOH has become the first Indian scholar to receive a fellowship from the International Organisation for Health Sports and Kinesiology IOHSK a US-based organisation Prof Chander has been accepted as the organisation s th fellow marking a significant milestone for India s academic community working in physical education and sports sciences According to a report in The Tribune the announcement was issued by IOHSK on October It recognises his contributions to research academic leadership professional excellence and sustained service to the organisation Building Bridges Through Sports ScienceProf Chander s achievement reflects years of involvement in international academic activities and collaboration Since joining IOHSK he has contributed through invited presentations committee assignments and participation in conferences He has also worked to promote international academic exchange helping strengthen connections between scholars and professionals working

28 Oct 2026

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At 23, Asmi Makes History as Youngest-Ever State Bar Council Member in India

In a remarkable achievement for India s legal fraternity advocate Asmi has been elected unopposed to the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana at the age of just Her election makes her the youngest-ever member of a State Bar Council in the country marking a significant milestone for young legal professionals The result was declared on Tuesday by Returning Officer Pardeep Parmar after no other candidate filed a nomination for the position by the deadline Elected Unopposed to the CouncilAsmi had filed her nomination to fill a casual vacancy that arose after Minderjeet Yadav was elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court as a judge With no competing nominations received by the closing time on Monday October and the withdrawal period subsequently expiring Asmi was declared elected unopposed on Tuesday Her election was welcomed by senior members of the legal community who gathered to congratulate her on the achievement

27 Oct 2026

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Tiny Hands,12 Taals: 2-Year-Old Karnataka Toddler Makes It to India Book of Records for Playing 12 Taals on Tabla

What if a child who is not yet three could master the rhythms of Indian classical music Swarshri Hegde a toddler from Karnataka is making this remarkable feat a reality At just years and months old Swarshri has earned a place in the nbsp India Book of Records for reciting and playing different taals on the tabla Her achievement has captured attention online with a video of her performance drawing admiration from viewers impressed by her sense of rhythm at such a young age Hailing from Honnavara in Uttara Kannada district the little musician is already showing a remarkable connection with the world of music Growing Up Surrounded by MusicFor Swarshri music is a natural part of everyday life Her father Gururaj Hegde is a tabla artist who has been running the Swarashree Music School in Honnavara for several years Her mother Srilata is a Hindustani classical singer Growing up

26 Oct 2026

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He Found Beauty in a Weed and Purpose in Empowering 450 Women

What if a weed choking India s water bodies could be transformed into something beautiful For Jamshedpur-based Gaurav Anand this question sparked a remarkable journey At Anand walked away from a -year corporate career to tackle an environmental problem he had witnessed firsthand Today he uses water hyacinth an invasive aquatic plant to create fusion sarees At the same time this endeavour is helping support hundreds of rural women and traditional weavers in Jharkhand and West Bengal From Cleaning Rivers to Changing LivesAnand s journey began while working as an environmental engineer with Tata Steel During a month-long Namami Gange river-cleaning mission in he witnessed the widespread presence of water hyacinth and its impact on aquatic ecosystems The plant grows rapidly covering water surfaces and restricting sunlight and oxygen exchange After the mission ended Anand continued dedicating his Sundays to river-cleaning activities Eventually his passion became a full-time mission In

25 Oct 2026

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Indian Physicist Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Win the Prestigious Oskar Klein Medal

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career by winning the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal one of the major international honours in theoretical physics The Bengaluru-based International Centre for Theoretical Sciences ICTS where Sen serves as a professor announced the recognition Sen is the first Indian to receive the medal which has been awarded annually since by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Named after Swedish theoretical physicist Oskar Klein the award recognises distinguished contributions to physics Its past recipients include renowned scientists Chen-Ning Yang Steven Weinberg and Hans Bethe Exploring the Mysteries of the UniverseSen is internationally celebrated for his pioneering research in string theory a framework that seeks to reconcile quantum mechanics with gravity Scientists explore this approach in their quest to understand the fundamental particles and forces that govern the universe from the

24 Oct 2026

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Sitaram Raul’s Scorpion Photograph Wins Global Wildlife Photography Honour

A tiny creature a fleeting moment and a photographer s keen eye have brought international recognition to Maharashtra s Sitaram Dinkar Raul Originally from Ghotgewadi in Dodamarg taluka of Sindhudurg district Raul has won the Winner Behaviour Invertebrates title at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year WPY competition for capturing a fascinating survival behaviour in the Thar Desert Organised by London s Natural History Museum the globally recognised competition celebrates exceptional wildlife photography Raul s photograph stood out among more than entries submitted from around the world placing his work among the competition s celebrated images A Scorpion s Race Against the Desert HeatCaptured in the Thar Desert in India Raul s winning photograph reveals a scorpion burrowing into the sand in the early morning hours The image captures the tail of a Buthacus scorpion as it uses its pincers to dig into the dunes These scorpions are active

23 Oct 2026

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Meet Kalyani Shrivastava: The 16-Year-Old Who Built a ‘Desi AC’ for Just ₹1,800

What if beating the summer heat didn t require an expensive air conditioner Back in a -year-old schoolgirl from Jhansi Uttar Pradesh turned this question into an exciting experiment Kalyani Shrivastava came up with a low-cost cooling device she called the Desi AC reportedly built for just nbsp At a time when air conditioning remained out of reach for many families her idea offered a refreshing example of how young minds can find creative ways to tackle everyday challenges A Simple Idea to Beat the HeatAt the time Kalyani was a Class student at Lokamanya Tilak Inter College Living in the Bundelkhand region where summers can be particularly harsh she understood how difficult the heat could be for families without air conditioning Instead of attempting to recreate an expensive commercial appliance she explored a simpler approach using readily available materials According to published reports her prototype used a thermocol icebox

23 Oct 2026

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From Super 30 to Super Infinity: Anand Kumar’s Digital Maths Initiative Catches Japan’s Attention

What if mathematics became a subject children looked forward to learning rather than feared Indian educator Anand Kumar is working towards that vision and his efforts have now caught the attention of Japan Japanese magazine PRESIDENT has featured Kumar s digital education initiative Super Infinity highlighting its mission to make mathematics easier to understand while encouraging curiosity confidence and independent thinking nbsp The two-part feature reported by ANI on October also revisits Kumar s inspiring journey from a student who could not pursue his dream of studying at Cambridge University to an educator working to make quality learning accessible to more children Making Mathematics Fun With Super InfinityFor many students mathematics can feel intimidating especially when abstract concepts are difficult to understand Super Infinity aims to change that experience through free digital learning content that makes mathematical ideas more engaging The initiative uses storytelling and fictional characters including Bholu and

23 Oct 2026

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