Author: BharatSpeaks
In a landmark moment for India’s armed forces and a definitive step toward gender equality in military leadership, the National Defence Academy (NDA) will, for the first time in its 75-year history, witness the graduation of its first batch of women cadets on May 30, 2025. The graduating class includes 19 women cadets, who were admitted to the NDA in 2022 following a landmark Supreme Court judgment that opened the academy’s doors to women for the first time. The decision overturned a long-standing policy that had, for decades, restricted NDA entry to male candidates only. Now, after completing three years…
In a groundbreaking moment for Indian motorsport, Kush Maini became the first Indian driver to win a Formula 2 race at the historic Monte Carlo circuit in Monaco, a venue long regarded as the crown jewel of motorsport. Driving for Invicta Racing, the 24-year-old Maini delivered a composed and tactically astute performance in Saturday’s Sprint Race. Despite pressure from seasoned rivals, Maini maintained an unwavering pace throughout the 30-lap contest, navigating the city’s tight barriers and unforgiving turns with surgical precision. The win marks not just a personal triumph for Maini, but a broader milestone for India’s presence in global…
A growing body of research has long hinted at the influence of the circadian rhythm—the body’s internal clock—on health. Now, a new scientific study has drawn a striking connection between natural daylight exposure and immune response, suggesting that the time of day we encounter pathogens may influence how our bodies fight back. The study, published this week by an international team of immunologists and chronobiologists, found that the immune system mounts a stronger response to infections during daylight hours compared to nighttime. The discovery may have profound implications for how we schedule everything from vaccinations and drug delivery to hospital…
As India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission continues its trajectory beyond the Earth’s gravitational embrace, one name resonates through the corridors of ISRO: Ritu Karidhal. A senior scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation, Karidhal is widely known as the “Rocket Woman of India”—a title she earned not just through landmark missions, but through decades of silent determination and scientific brilliance. From her early days in Lucknow to her leadership role in one of India’s most ambitious space programs, Karidhal’s story is a quiet revolution in a field long dominated by men. A Childhood Shaped by Stars and Headlines Karidhal’s fascination with the…
Eksha Hangma Subba, a police constable from Sikkim, is earning nationwide recognition not just for her role in law enforcement, but for embodying a unique blend of service, strength, and style. A serving officer in the Sikkim Police, Eksha is also a professional model, a trained boxer, and an avid motorcyclist—a combination that recently earned her praise from business tycoon Anand Mahindra, who referred to her as a “real-life superwoman.” Subba’s multidimensional life challenges stereotypes around women in uniform and has made her a symbol of empowerment and resilience across India. A Multifaceted Career While fulfilling her duties as a…
In a region long shadowed by water scarcity, one government officer in Telangana has quietly accomplished what few thought possible: raising groundwater levels by six metres—a feat that stands as a rare triumph in India’s mounting water crisis. At a time when depleting aquifers threaten agriculture, rural livelihoods, and public health, the initiative led by this district collector has drawn attention from policymakers, environmentalists, and citizens across the country. It is being hailed not merely as administrative success—but as a blueprint for water resilience. Restoring What Was Lost, Replenishing What Remains The plan wasn’t backed by flashy technology or massive…