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India Salutes Major Deeksha: First Woman Officer to Achieve the Iconic Balidaan Badge!

In the rich tapestry of India s military history a bold new thread has been woven by Major Deeksha C Mudadevannavar the first lady officer to be honoured with the nbsp Balidaan Badge the sacred symbol of the Indian Army s Special Forces Hailing from Davangere Karnataka her journey was shaped early through her involvement in the nbsp National Cadet Corps NCC nbsp The fire to serve her country was lit young and only burned brighter with time She joined the nbsp Short Service Commission in Her story isn t just about a career it s a revolution as she was determined to carve her own path in a male-dominated arena nbsp proving that courage knows no gender nbsp Training Rejections amp Relentless SpiritBecoming a paratrooper in the elite nbsp Parachute Regiment is no easy feat even for the most seasoned officers After completing her nbsp Medical Officers Basic Course

6 Jun 2025
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Checkmate in Norway: Vaishali Rameshbabu Triumphs in Thrilling Match

Vaishali Rameshbabu was born on June in Chennai Tamil Nadu to a family that nurtured her love for chess Her father Rameshbabu and mother Nagalakshmi supported her passion which was evident from a young age Vaishali's brother Praggnanandhaa is also a renowned chess grandmaster making them a formidable sibling duo in the chess world A Legend nbsp in the MakingVaishali's talent was recognized early on when she won the Girls' World Youth Chess Championship for Under- s in and Under- s in Her victory over future World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in a simul competition in was a proof to her potential She became a Woman International Master WIM in and later earned the Woman Grandmaster WGM title in The Victory Against Ju WenjunIn a thrilling Armageddon match Vaishali faced off against Ju Wenjun the reigning Women's World Champion The match began with a solid Ruy Lopez Berlin opening with

6 Jun 2025
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Humpy Koneru Shines Again: A Continued Win at Norway Chess Women Championship!

Grandmaster Humpy Koneru India s evergreen chess icon has reignited the chessboard in Stavanger reclaiming the nbsp sole lead at the nd Norway Chess Women s tournament nbsp with a commanding victory over Sara Khadem in Round with patience and steel-sharp precision nbsp Scoring a full points under the scoring system she now stands tall at points ahead of formidable contenders Anna Muzychuk and Ju Wenjun both trailing by a full point In this nbsp tournament Humpy is crafting a masterpiece with wisdom and experience nbsp Inside the Mind of a Grandmaster The eighth round saw Humpy playing with black and swiftly moving into a position of subtle pressure With Khadem's weakening f push Humpy created a positional masterpiece targeting the soft e square and coaxing White into uncomfortable territory nbsp Although time trouble briefly shadowed her precision Humpy s poise prevailed turning the heat into a win nbsp Known

5 Jun 2025
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The Shooting Star of Varanasi: Sumedha Pathak's Rise to Fame!

Sumedha Pathak's life was once filled with the promise of a bright future Born to pharmaceutical entrepreneur Brijesh Chandra Pathak Sumedha was a keen student and always showed a keen interest in her studies However her life took a dramatic turn in when she was diagnosed with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis resulting in spinal paralysis The diagnosis was a shock to the family and Sumedha's world was turned upside down Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis MDR-TB is a concern because it's harder to treat requiring longer treatment periods and more complex medications that can have more side effects If not treated properly MDR-TB can also spread to others making it a significant public health concern This complexity and potential for transmission make MDR-TB a challenging and critical issue to address The Road to RecoveryThe Pathak family spent months in hospitals in Delhi and Kolkata fighting for Sumedha's recovery Despite the challenges Sumedha's family remained

4 Jun 2025
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Remembering Radheshyam Bishnoi: The Young Protector of India's Wildlife!

Let me tell you a story of a boy born in Rajasthan whose heart beats not for himself but for the voiceless beings around him Radheshyam Bishnoi wasn t just another young man from Dholiya village He was a guardian molded by centuries of devotion that the Bishnoi community holds for every living being nbsp Radheshyam grew up listening to the songs of the wind the cries of injured birds and the silence of dying animals He believed that every creature no matter how small or overlooked deserved to live freely and safely nbsp The Godawan s GuardianThere was one creature Radheshyam loved like his own kin the Great Indian Bustard or the Godawan Imagine this a bird so majestic and rare that fewer than remain Most of the world forgot them but not him He patrolled the blistering desert barefoot if needed making sure these birds didn t fall

4 Jun 2025
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Pune’s Young Chess Star: Anvi Hinge Bags 6 Medals in Western Asian Championship!

Born in Anvi Deepak Hinge's journey into the world of chess began at just years old Encouraged by her family she developed an early fascination with the game She began formal training in and quickly made a mark in local tournaments Her very first competition saw her walk away with a medal for being the youngest participant nbsp Within months she clinched the title of Pune District Champion and continued to shine in city-level events including winning the Best Girl Under- title at the Gandhi Tournament and securing first place in the Under- category at another prestigious event nbsp Rising Star Chess Prodigy Anvi Deepak HingeAnvi s excellence on the chessboard soon extended to the national level In early she stood out among hundreds of participants at the th National School Chess Championship by claiming the nd runner-up position in the Under- Girls category Scoring out of points nbsp Just

3 Jun 2025
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"I Shouted With Happiness For The First Time": Jyothi Yarraji On Emotional Asian Athletics Gold

Born on August in Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Jyothi Yarraji grew up in a humble household where dreams were nurtured with determination not luxury Her father Suryanarayana worked as a security guard and her mother toiled as a domestic help Despite limited means they stood firmly behind Jyothi s growing passion for athletics never letting financial struggles dim her spark From a young age Jyothi showed a natural flair for speed and agility Her talent didn t go unnoticed She was soon admitted to the Sports Authority of India hostel in Hyderabad where she began serious training under the guidance of Olympian N Ramesh As her potential blossomed she moved to Guntur s Centre of Excellence to further hone her skills Eventually Jyothi's journey led her to the Reliance Athletics High-Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar where she began training under British coach James Hillier a partnership that would elevate her to new

2 Jun 2025
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Breathing Life into Wood: Padma Shri 2025 Honors Pandi Ram Mandavi!

In the heart of Chhattisgarh s tribal belt lives a man whose hands have carved music out of wood quite literally Pandi Ram Mandavi a -year-old tribal artisan from the Muria Gond community of Bastar was honored with the Padma Shri Award for his outstanding contributions to traditional tribal art and craftsmanship He s not your typical artist His gurukul was the jungle his tools were ancestral and his inspiration deeply rooted in nature Since the age of he s been shaping pieces of wood and bamboo into flutes drums and stunning sculptures each echoing the voice of his people nbsp The Soul of Bastar Carved in Every NotePandi Ram Mandavi stayed devoted to the Sulur a bamboo flute native to Bastar The Sulur sings of rain dances harvest songs and love letters whispered through the forest Mandavi's instruments carry the very soul of his land But he didn t

2 Jun 2025
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Born to Win: Gukesh Celebrates 19 with Checkmates and Comebacks!

On his th birthday Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh gifted himself more than just a slice of cake he delivered back-to-back victories at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Starting the day with a stunning classical win against World No Hikaru Nakamura Gukesh wrapped it up with a thrilling Armageddon triumph over World No Fabiano Caruana nbsp What makes this feat even more remarkable is the shaky start He had suffered early losses to World No Magnus Carlsen and fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi With grit and grace Gukesh bounced back rising to joint fourth position after four rounds earning admiration from fans and legends alike Gukesh s Tactical Brilliance Shines nbsp The birthday boy showed immense composure against Fabiano Caruana Gukesh learning from past mistakes like his rushed king advancement against Erigaisi maintained a strategic stance throughout When the game transitioned to Armageddon the tie-break format Gukesh playing white

31 May 2025
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