Author: Sharad Natani
In a world where selflessness is rare, Ritu Narang from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, shines as a beacon of hope. A certified Art of Living Yoga instructor, social activist, and wellness guide, Ritu has dedicated more than a decade of her life to helping individuals fight addiction, embrace wellness, and adopt positive life choices. Healing Through Yoga and Compassion Since 2011, Ritu has been actively involved in rehabilitating individuals struggling with substance abuse. Using the power of yoga, pranayama, and meditation, she has transformed the lives of countless addicts—guiding them towards mental clarity, emotional strength, and physical well-being. Her calm, motivating…
The wilderness of Ranthambore National Park bids an emotional farewell to its most photographed and admired resident—Tigress T-84, fondly known as Arrowhead. The majestic big cat, granddaughter of the legendary ‘Machli’, succumbed to a brain tumour on June 19, 2025, marking the end of an era in India’s tiger conservation story. Arrowhead’s life was not just about ruling the forests—she redefined tiger conservation and strengthened the gene pool across multiple reserves. As shared by IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan, “She raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambore and other tiger reserves. She strengthened gene pools and rewrote conservation.” Forest officials…
In a landmark move towards women-led development under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the central government has launched ‘NAVYA – Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls’, a pioneering initiative to equip India’s young women with skill-based training for future employment. The launch ceremony, held in Sonbhadra today, was graced by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development. Together, they inaugurated this pilot project designed to uplift girls aged 16-18 years, especially those from underprivileged and rural backgrounds who have completed at least…
While most teenagers are busy scrolling phones or studying for exams, 17-year-old Aditya Pingale from the small village of Awankhed in Maharashtra’s Nashik district is solving a real-world problem that has troubled farmers for decades. Aditya has built ‘KrushiBot’—a low-cost, mobile-controlled robot made entirely from scrap, designed to reduce the back-breaking task of spraying pesticides manually. His motivation? Watching his farmer uncle return home daily, exhausted and in pain, carrying a 20-litre pesticide tank on his back. A Solution Born Out of Empathy and Ingenuity “My uncle’s constant struggle made me realize that something needed to change,” says Aditya. “That’s…
In a strategic push towards self-reliance in high-tech manufacturing, the Indian government is set to roll out an ambitious Rs 1,000 crore scheme aimed at promoting the domestic production of rare earth magnets—key components vital for the electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and defence sectors. According to sources, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) will finalise the scheme in the next two weeks. The government aims to support a production capacity of 1,500 tonnes per year of rare earth magnets within India—stepping away from dependency on imports, especially from China. India Rare Earth…
In a shocking reminder that heart disease is no longer an “old age” problem, a 28-year-old techie in Bengaluru narrowly escaped death after suffering a severe heart attack caused by a dangerous combination of smoking and an unhealthy diet. The young software professional, with no history of diabetes, obesity, or hypertension, mistook his persistent chest discomfort for gastric trouble. When the pain worsened, he visited a hospital—only to collapse from cardiac arrest before doctors’ eyes. Thanks to the emergency team’s quick action—including three defibrillator shocks and a life-saving angioplasty—his life was saved just in time. 100% Blockage Without Major Risk…