Author: Sharad Natani
The 71st National Film Awards, honoring the best of Indian cinema in 2023, were announced on August 1, 2025, and this year’s ceremony celebrated both legends and rising stars. Double Delight for Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey In a rare tie, Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey jointly bagged the Best Actor award. SRK, after 33 years in cinema, earned his first-ever National Award for Jawan, where his intense dual-role performance wowed critics and fans alike. Vikrant Massey won for his role in 12th Fail, portraying a small-town youth with grit and honesty. Rani Mukerji Bags Best…
Soon, the skies of Delhi will be dotted with vibrant hot air balloons, offering city dwellers a thrilling new way to experience the capital. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is all set to launch hot air balloon rides across four locations, promising an unforgettable aerial view of the city’s landscape. According to DDA officials, an agency has already been finalized to operate this adventure activity, which is expected to start in the coming months. Where Can You Enjoy the Ride? The hot air balloon rides are proposed at four scenic and spacious spots in Delhi: Yamuna Riverfront Sanjay Lake Dwarka…
In a heartwarming tale of financial literacy and self-reliance, over 30,000 children in North Gujarat have become proud members of their very own children’s cooperative society, collectively saving over Rs30 crore to secure their educational future. Launched in 2011 in Banaskantha district, the Bal Adhikar Yuvak Mandal (BAYM) Children’s Cooperative Bank is not just a savings scheme — it’s a revolution in grassroots financial empowerment. Children as young as 10 learn to save, manage funds, and even elect their own bank committee to take critical decisions. Kids As Young as 10 Take Financial Charge Operating from 300+ schools, these young…
The way you use UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is changing — starting today, August 1, 2025, a fresh set of rules comes into effect, aimed at enhancing security, streamlining usage, and reducing fraud risks in India’s booming digital payments space. UPI, launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has redefined how Indians transfer money, turning smartphones into digital wallets for over 300 million users. Now, as India leads globally in real-time payments (as acknowledged by the IMF), the next phase of UPI evolution begins. What’s Changing from August 1? Here’s a breakdown of the new UPI…
In the heart of rural Tripura, a silent revolution is underway. A young IAS officer is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to spark hope, fight dropout rates, and reshape the dreams of schoolchildren in one of the state’s most remote villages. Faced with persistent absenteeism and disinterest among students, the district administration of North Tripura introduced a unique initiative: AI-generated ‘Aspirational Boards’ that visually connect children to their future career ambitions. AI Meets Aspirations Using AI tools, the district officials generated lifelike images of students in their dream professions—doctors, engineers, pilots, IAS officers, sportspersons, and more. These images were…
In an inspiring tale of perseverance and purpose, Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, a humble son of Odisha’s tribal soil, has ascended to the coveted post of Collector of Boudh district, etching a powerful narrative of grit and success. Born and raised in the remote village of Kalingi in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district, Nayak’s story is not just his own—it echoes the hopes and dreams of countless youths in India’s underdeveloped regions. Surrounded by dense forests and far from urban amenities, young Bibhuti walked the dusty lanes of his village to study in the very school where his father once taught…