Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark step to revolutionize tourism and regional connectivity, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the state’s first helicopter service, marking a new chapter in the state’s travel and tourism landscape. The initiative, titled “PM Shri Tourism Helicopter Service,” was launched from Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal on the occasion of Madhya Pradesh’s 70th Foundation Day. Connecting Cities, Temples, and Forests by Air The helicopter service aims to seamlessly link major tourist and spiritual destinations across Madhya Pradesh. In its initial phase, the service will operate on three major routes: Bhopal–Pachmarhi–Madhai Indore–Ujjain–Omkareshwar Jabalpur–Kanha–Bandhavgarh This first-of-its-kind initiative by…
In a world where balancing work and motherhood is a daily challenge, Jaipur’s Rashi Kumawat turned her multitasking life into a story of extraordinary triumph. While handling a full-time government job and raising her one-year-old daughter, Rashi cracked one of Rajasthan’s toughest exams — the RAS 2023, securing Rank 6 with sheer dedication, patience, and discipline. The Making of a Dreamer Born and brought up in Tonk Phatak, Jaipur, Rashi’s academic brilliance showed early — 96.4% in Class 10 and 92.8% in Class 12. A topper throughout, she pursued Electronics Engineering at MNIT Jaipur, where she graduated as a Gold…
In a world dominated by chips, colas, and instant noodles, two small-town boys from Bihar decided to take India back to its roots — one bite at a time. What began in a humble kitchen has now become a Rs 1-crore success story called “Shuddh Swad.” The Idea Born from a Bad Bite It all started when Jayanta, then a teenager, fell sick after eating thekua — Bihar’s most loved festive snack — from a roadside stall. The incident made him realize that while Indians crave traditional flavors, what’s missing is hygiene, quality, and year-round availability. He dreamt of changing…
In a landmark move toward inclusivity, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court of India that it has decided in principle to introduce screen reader software for visually impaired candidates appearing in its examinations. The announcement came through an additional affidavit filed by the UPSC in response to a plea highlighting the lack of accessibility for persons with blindness and low vision in civil services and other recruitment examinations. UPSC’s Commitment to Accessibility According to the affidavit filed by the Joint Secretary (Examinations), the Commission has thoroughly reviewed the matter and has approved the use of…
In a remarkable achievement for India’s public health and women’s empowerment, the country has earned three Guinness World Records under the nationwide ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, a campaign dedicated to promoting preventive healthcare and nutrition among women. The announcement was made by Union Health Minister JP Nadda in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “a proud stride towards a Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar, and Viksit Bharat.” A Record-Breaking Health Movement The ambitious initiative, held from September 17 to October 2, 2025, coincided with Poshan Maah — the national nutrition month — and focused on improving the health…
In a nation that has produced some of the world’s brightest minds, Dr. Shrikant Jichkar stands apart as a rare symbol of intellect, discipline, and limitless curiosity. Often hailed as India’s most educated man, Dr. Jichkar earned an astonishing 20 university degrees, cleared the UPSC exam twice, and held multiple prestigious positions — from IAS officer to cabinet minister — all before his untimely death at just 49. The Genius Who Never Stopped Learning Born on September 14, 1954, into a humble Marathi family in Nagpur, Jichkar’s passion for knowledge began early. After completing MBBS and MD in medicine, he…