Author: Sharad Natani
A growing scandal has engulfed a prominent ashram in Delhi after more than 15 women came forward accusing Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati of molestation, harassment, and fraud. The accused, who had been serving as director of the Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management (run by the Sri Sringeri Math), has been removed from his post with immediate effect. Originally from Odisha and formerly known as Swami Parthasarathy, Chaitanyananda Saraswati had lived at the Vasant Kunj ashram for the past 12 years. But this is not his first brush with the law. In 2009, a case involving fraud and molestation was filed…
Preeti Pal has etched her name in Indian sports history. Overcoming cerebral palsy, societal bias, and financial hardship, the 24-year-old sprinter from Meerut has become the first Indian ever to win Paralympic track medals — and now she’s been named one of India’s official flagbearers at the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, mark the largest para-athletics event India has ever hosted. Alongside Paralympic gold medalist Dharambir Singh, Preeti will lead a 73-member Indian contingent, inspiring millions with her journey of grit and glory. From…
In a major leap for India’s defence and aerospace capabilities, the country is developing ‘Rama,’ the world’s first dual stealth drone, designed to outsmart both radar and infrared detection systems. This game-changing platform is set to be tested during India’s upcoming military exercise ‘Cold Start’, the largest such drill since Operation Sindoor. Cold Start: India’s Biggest Military Drill in Years Scheduled for the first week of October, ‘Cold Start’ will test the preparedness of India’s armed forces against new-age aerial threats. The exercise will evaluate drones, counter-drone systems, and AI-driven air defence technologies, helping the military identify gaps and strengthen…
In a historic push to make India a global cruise tourism hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the country’s largest and most advanced cruise terminal in Mumbai this Saturday. The world-class facility, sprawling over 415,000 square feet, is designed to handle up to 1 million passengers annually, setting a new benchmark for Indian maritime infrastructure. A State-of-the-Art Marvel on the Arabian Sea Named the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), the facility is a cornerstone of the government’s ambitious ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ programme. It can simultaneously berth five cruise ships, offering a seamless gateway for both domestic and international travellers.…
In a landmark update that could redefine how billions communicate every day, WhatsApp has rolled out a built-in message translation feature for Android and iOS. This move transforms the world’s most-used messaging app into a real-time multilingual platform, allowing users to translate chats instantly — across one-on-one messages, group chats, and even WhatsApp Channels. How the Feature Works With this new update, translating messages is as simple as a long press. Users just tap the ‘Translate’ button to instantly view the message in their preferred language. For Android users, WhatsApp has gone a step further with auto-translate for entire chats,…
In a remarkable story of grit and perseverance, Vishnu Munda, a young man from a small village near Tamar in Ranchi district, has cracked the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) exam with Rank 282, despite being born with one hand and facing years of struggle. Raised in a humble home where his father farms for household needs and his mother battles epilepsy, Vishnu’s early education took place in local government schools. He later graduated in Chemistry from Kisan College, Bundu, before moving to Hazaribagh for higher studies and coaching. Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities Initially preparing for railway exams, Vishnu switched…