70 & Strong! Meet the Woman Redefining Age with Powerlifting

At an age when many people are advised to take it easy rest more and avoid strain Anjali Hazari made a decision that defies expectations she stepped into the world of powerlifting In April she is set to compete in her very first event at the Hong Kong Powerlifting Championships not in a senior or restricted category but in the open category It s not just a competition It s a statement A Life Always in MotionAnjali s story doesn t begin in a gym It begins decades ago in a life filled with movement adventure and quiet discipline Raised in Amravati and later settling in Hong Kong she built a life around activity As the wife of a merchant navy officer her early days in Hong Kong were unique living on a docked ship and running daily to and from the port What started as a routine soon became

8 Apr 2026

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When Nature Meets Art: This Kerala Artist Is Blowing Minds Through Colors, Creativity, and Nature

What if a plain wall could smile at you What if a tree by the roadside could suddenly feel alive In the vibrant lanes of Kerala this is not imagination it s reality created by Nishad V Aboobacker For Nishad painting is not just about colors on a surface It is about storytelling emotion and most importantly connection His art doesn t sit quietly in galleries it lives breathes and interacts with the world around it Painting Beyond the CanvasUnlike traditional artists who limit their work to canvases Nishad sees the world as his canvas Walls streets abandoned corners and even natural elements like tree branches become part of his artistic expression One of his most fascinating styles involves blendinag nature with murals For instance he might paint a human face on a wall and use nearby tree branches as flowing hair with leaves adding texture and life To a

8 Apr 2026

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Power. Pride. History! Menaka Guruswamy Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP

In the month of April in the dignified halls of the Rajya Sabha history didn t arrive with noise it arrived with quiet power As Menaka Guruswamy took an oath as a Member of Parliament she carried more than a constitutional responsibility She carried the hopes of millions who have long waited to see themselves represented at the highest levels of Indian democracy Her entry into Parliament as India s first openly queer MP is not just a political milestone it is a moment One that reflects how far the country has come and how far it still needs to go From Courtrooms to the ConstitutionBefore stepping into politics Menaka Guruswamy had already shaped the course of Indian legal history A senior advocate at the Supreme Court of India she was among the key lawyers behind the historic verdict that decriminalised homosexuality by reading down Section of the IPC That

7 Apr 2026

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Denied, Doubted, but Never Defeated: How Vidya Kaur Took Control of Her Dream at 72

For most people dreams are often tied to youth a time when possibilities feel endless and risks seem easier to take But for Vidya Kaur a retired educator from Jammu one dream quietly stayed alive for decades Driving It wasn t just about learning a skill It was about independence freedom and the joy of taking control of one s own journey Life however had other plans Married at the age of Kaur dedicated over forty years to shaping young minds first as a teacher and later as a school principal Her days were filled with responsibilities her years devoted to others Yet somewhere deep within that simple dream never disappeared A Life of Dedication and DisciplineVidya Kaur s life is a reflection of commitment and service As an educator she influenced hundreds of students guiding them not only academically but also morally Her role as a principal demanded discipline

6 Apr 2026

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India’s Taekwondo Star: Rupa Bayor Shines at World No. 5

In a country where talent often battles against limited resources Rupa Bayor has emerged as a symbol of what determination can achieve Hailing from Sippi village in Arunachal Pradesh she has made history by becoming the first-ever Indian to break into the top five of the World Taekwondo WT rankings securing World No in April Her journey from a world ranking of in to the global elite is not just remarkable it is transformative At a time when Indian martial arts are striving for global recognition her achievement stands as a landmark moment A Childhood Shaped by Simplicity and StrengthRupa s early life was grounded in simplicity but marked by resilience Raised by her single mother who worked tirelessly as a farmer she grew up understanding the value of hard work from a young age Her days were often spent helping in paddy fields a routine that built both physical

6 Apr 2026

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Pedaling to the Peak: When Most Struggle to Walk, Divya Singh Rode to Everest Base Camp!

In a feat that redefines endurance and human will Divya Singh a cyclist from Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh has carved her name into history by becoming the first Indian woman and only the second woman globally to cycle to the Everest Base Camp EBC Often described as the Mount Everest of cycling challenges this journey is not just about distance but about defying altitude terrain and the limits of the human body Divya s accomplishment which surfaced widely in April through social media and news platforms has ignited a wave of admiration across the country Her journey stands as a powerful reminder that ambition when paired with resilience can take individuals to the most unimaginable heights literally and metaphorically The Gruelling -Day ExpeditionDivya Singh s journey began in Kathmandu Nepal from where she embarked on a -day expedition toward the Everest Base Camp situated at an altitude of approximately feet Cycling

6 Apr 2026

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A Daily Life Problem Became a Global Solution: The Story Behind BioGreen Bags

Great ideas don t always come from boardrooms they often come from everyday life For Mohammed Sadiq the turning point came during a routine visit to buy milk Carrying it home in a paper bag he faced a frustrating but familiar problem the bag tore spilling everything While most people would have dismissed it as a minor inconvenience Sadiq saw a deeper issue In that small moment of inconvenience he identified a much larger gap in everyday life the absence of a reliable eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags India s Growing Plastic CrisisIndia has long struggled with plastic waste generating over tonnes daily with a significant portion ending up polluting streets rivers and landfills When several states and Union Territories implemented plastic bans it was a necessary step toward sustainability However the sudden absence of plastic created a new challenge people needed an alternative that was just as strong flexible

6 Apr 2026

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You Won’t Believe What This 12-Year-Old Did After Questioning a Library Fine

Sometimes the biggest changes begin with the smallest questions For Yashoda D Shenoy it all started with a moment of confusion During a visit to a local library in Mattancherry in Kerala she noticed her father paying a fine for returning a book late For many this is a normal part of borrowing books But for Yashoda it didn t make sense Why should someone pay to read And more importantly what about children who couldn t afford even a small fine That one question stayed with her and instead of forgetting it she decided to change it A Library Born at HomeAt an age when most children are busy with school and play Yashoda took a bold step With the support of her family especially her father Dinesh R Shenoy she transformed a part of her home in Kochi into something extraordinary a library And not just any library

5 Apr 2026

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Retirement Day? She Chose a Marathon, Not a Farewell

For most people retirement signals rest relaxation and a slower pace of life But for Shyni Benny it meant the exact opposite The moment she stepped down as a Malayalam teacher at St Teresa's High School in Ernakulam she didn t pause she ran Just hours after her farewell she laced up her running shoes and covered kilometres from her school to her home in Nettoor It wasn t just a run it was a powerful statement While others mark retirement with speeches and celebrations Shyni marked hers with determination and a renewed commitment to her passion A Journey Fueled by PassionRunning was not always at the center of Shyni s life It became her passion over the last eight years transforming her routine and redefining her identity beyond the classroom As a member of the Souls of Cochin she found not just fitness but a community that shared her

3 Apr 2026

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