Author: Sharad Natani
When life gave him a bench, he built a dream. IAS officer Nitin Sangwan’s journey is not about early ambition or privilege — it’s about rediscovering purpose, embracing failure, and proving that marks never define destiny. A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything Years ago, while working at Infosys in Chandigarh, Nitin Sangwan — an MBA from IIT Madras — was going through what IT professionals call “the bench period,” a lull with no assigned project. Restless but curious, he picked up a UPSC Preliminary exam paper out of sheer interest. That small act changed his life forever. “The idea of…
In the heart of Rajasthan — where the sun burns hot and the land sleeps under layers of dust — one man dared to dream of forests. Meet Bhuvnesh Ojha, fondly known as the ‘Jungle Man of Rajasthan’, who has spent over a decade transforming the state’s barren deserts into living, breathing ecosystems. What started as a humble effort to solve his family’s water problem soon became a green movement that would inspire generations. From One Sapling to 30,000 Trees Armed with determination and a spade, Bhuvnesh began planting trees one by one, choosing hardy native species capable of withstanding…
India has taken a decisive step toward becoming a global innovation powerhouse with the launch of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. Announced during the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, the scheme aims to turbocharge private-led innovation and build a self-reliant research ecosystem aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047. A New Era of Innovation India’s R&D expenditure has more than doubled in the last decade — from Rs 60,196 crore in 2010–11 to Rs 1.27 lakh crore in 2020–21. The Central Government now contributes 43.7% of total spending, signalling strong policy…
Some heroes wear jerseys, others shape destinies. Amol Muzumdar, once a domestic cricket giant left waiting outside India’s dressing room, has now scripted redemption in bold letters — not with the bat, but as the guiding force behind India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph. For over two decades, Muzumdar was a name whispered with admiration and a hint of regret in Indian cricketing circles — a man with numbers worthy of international stardom, yet never capped for India. Today, he stands tall, his legacy carved beyond boundaries, as the coach who led a new generation of cricketers to world glory.…
In a first for India, doctors at Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) and Lok Nayak Hospital have successfully removed a parasitic twin from the mouth of a newborn boy — a rare and complex medical condition known as “Fetus in Fetu.” A Miracle of Modern Medicine The baby, born at 36 weeks via caesarean section, had a large 15×12×8 cm growth inside his mouth that obstructed breathing and feeding. Antenatal scans had already hinted at the presence of an unusual mass, but post-delivery, the situation turned critical as the infant struggled for air and was immediately placed on ventilation.…
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the rapidly spreading ‘Digital Arrest Scam’, which has already defrauded citizens of more than Rs 3,000 crore across the country. Calling the revelations “shocking and deeply concerning,” the Court warned that the growing menace of cyber impersonation could “undermine public faith in law enforcement and the justice system” if left unchecked. Fake Police, CBI Calls, and Rs 3,000 Crore Lost During Monday’s hearing, a three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi reviewed confidential reports submitted by the Ministry of…