Author: Sharad Natani
When the devastating 2004 tsunami swept away their home in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil, two young sisters—Aishwarya and Sushmita Ramanathan—lost everything except one thing: their father’s unshakable belief in education. Today, they stand tall as symbols of hope and resilience—one an IAS officer, the other an IPS officer, proving that no tragedy is greater than human willpower. A Story Born from the Waves of Destruction The Ramanathan family once lived a peaceful life as farmers near the coast. But the deadly tsunami changed everything overnight—washing away their land, house, and security. Their father, who turned into a daily wage laborer after…
India’s most ambitious road infrastructure project — the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway — is in its final stage of completion and is expected to be fully operational by December this year, marking a new era in the country’s transport connectivity. Spanning an impressive 1,386 kilometres, the expressway will connect Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, making it the longest expressway in India. Once completed, it will cut travel time between Delhi and Mumbai from 24 hours to just 12 hours, offering a massive boost to trade, logistics, and tourism. A Landmark in India’s Infrastructure Development Developed by the National Highways…
Indian motorsport has hit a new milestone, and it has a woman at the wheel. Diana Pundole, a 32-year-old racer from Pune, has become the first Indian woman ever to compete in an international Ferrari racing series, marking a historic moment for the country and for women in motorsport. Pundole will represent India in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East 2025–26, a highly exclusive global championship that brings together some of the world’s most elite racing talents. The series will take place across iconic Formula One circuits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, beginning this November and…
The glittering mystery behind one of Europe’s most daring museum robberies has deepened. French authorities have arrested five more suspects in connection with the ₹790-crore jewellery heist at Paris’s world-famous Louvre Museum, where priceless French crown jewels vanished earlier this month. Crackdown Across Paris Suburbs Paris public prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed that late-night raids were conducted across Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis, leading to the capture of five individuals suspected of involvement in the heist. One of them is believed to be a direct member of the four-man team that carried out the audacious robbery. Two men arrested earlier — both in…
In a move that could expand the social security net for millions of salaried employees, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory Provident Fund (PF) and Pension Scheme (EPS) coverage from the existing ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, according to sources close to the development. The proposal—long demanded by labour unions—is expected to be tabled in the next Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting scheduled for December or January, where a final decision could be taken. Who Will Benefit from the Revision? Currently, only employees earning up to ₹15,000 in basic monthly…
While most college graduates chase corporate jobs, Anushka Jaiswal from Lucknow chose to follow her heart — and the soil. Today, she’s a millionaire farmer earning over Rs 1 crore annually, proving that success doesn’t always wear a suit — sometimes, it wears muddy boots. From Delhi Classrooms to Lucknow Farmlands Anushka completed her bachelor’s degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, one of India’s top institutions. During her placement season in 2017, she surprised everyone by rejecting multiple lucrative job offers. Her dream? To make a difference at the grassroots level. Despite studying French, she found true satisfaction not in…