Author: Sharad Natani
Under bright lights at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India ushered in a new chapter of sporting history by hosting the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC) — the largest gathering of para-athletes the nation has ever seen. With over 2,200 participants from 100 countries, the event signals India’s emergence as a global leader in inclusive sports. PM Modi’s Message: A Nation of Champions Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a special video message, celebrated India’s hosting of the WPAC, calling it a testament to India’s “sporting and inclusive spirit.” He praised para-athletes for breaking barriers and inspiring millions,…
In a landmark move to streamline and encourage organ donations, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched ‘Delhi Aang Daan’, the capital’s first dedicated digital organ donation portal. This initiative marks a crucial step toward creating a transparent and efficient system for people willing to pledge their organs. Speaking at the launch event, CM Gupta stressed the urgent need for such a platform. “Lakhs of people rely on organ donations but there hasn’t been a perfect system in place. This digital portal will bridge that gap and make the process easier and more transparent,” she said. The new platform…
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) legendary MiG-21 fighter aircraft — the “backbone” of India’s air defence for decades — took its final bow today after 62 years of stellar service. At a grand farewell ceremony in Chandigarh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, senior military commanders, veterans, and proud families gathered to celebrate the end of an era in India’s aviation history. End of an Era Inducted in 1963, the MiG-21 became India’s first supersonic fighter jet and interceptor, changing the face of the IAF. It earned its reputation in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, famously bombing Dhaka’s Governor House during…
The Delhi government will disburse payments to nearly 40,000 beneficiaries under the Ladli Yojana on October 1, marking a major step in its ongoing Seva Pakhwada (service fortnight) celebrations. The payout event will be held at Talkatora Stadium, with officials from all 11 districts participating. Why Now? Officials have been running an intensive district-wise exercise to identify girls whose benefits lapsed due to school changes, address shifts, or non-renewal of applications. Lists of lapsed beneficiaries were compiled and circulated to schools for verification, enabling the government to restart and clear pending dues. What is the Ladli Yojana? Launched on January…
In a proud moment for Indian academia, Dr. U. Sandhya Shenoy, Professor and Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Srinivas University, Mukka, Mangaluru, has been named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University — for the third consecutive year. Stanford University’s updated science-wide author databases of standardised citation indicators released on September 19, 2025, highlights the world’s most impactful researchers across disciplines. Dr. Shenoy’s consistent presence on this elite list underscores her groundbreaking contributions to materials science. Transforming Waste into Power Dr. Shenoy’s pioneering research focuses on converting waste heat into electricity by…
In a country where lakhs dream of cracking the Civil Services Exam, one man’s journey is redefining perseverance. Ishwar Lal Gurjar, who once failed his Class 10 exams and later faced six competitive exam failures, has today achieved what many consider impossible — clearing the UPSC Civil Services Exam three times and securing his place as an IPS officer. From Failure to Fierce Comeback Born in a lower-middle-class farmer’s family in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Ishwar Lal Gurjar’s early life was full of challenges. In 2011, he failed Class 10 and almost gave up on education. But his father’s words — “Never…