Author: Sharad Natani
From the cricket grounds of Uttarakhand to international acclaim, Sneh Rana’s journey is a story of grit, guidance, and giving back. Today, she is not only one of India’s finest all-rounders but also a symbol of hope for young women dreaming of playing for the nation. A Bowler Who Delivers on and off the Field Her recent bowling brilliance, especially during the tri-series triumph in Sri Lanka, saw her crowned Player of the Series—thanks in part to coach Salvi, who helped her master pace-offs and yorkers. Her performances are proof of her tactical growth and mental strength. Backed by Family,…
India is witnessing a fresh surge in Covid-19 infections, with 564 new cases and 7 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The active caseload stands at 4,866, with Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi among the worst-affected states, according to the Union Health Ministry. What’s Causing the Spike? New Omicron sub-variants — LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1 — are behind the latest rise. The good news? Experts say these variants are not severe, but they spread rapidly, increasing the risk of outbreaks. ICMR Chief Dr. Rajiv Behl has reassured the public that the infections remain mild in most cases, with…
Marking a proud and powerful moment for the Indian Armed Forces, an 11-member all-women Tri-Services sailing team returned home after successfully completing a trailblazing 1,800-nautical-mile voyage to Seychelles. The two-month international expedition aboard the Indian Armed Services Vessel ‘Triveni’ marks the first-of-its-kind mission in India’s maritime history led solely by women officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The team, launched on April 7, 2025, was ceremonially received on June 4, 2025, in Mumbai, where Lieutenant General AK Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering, flagged-in the historic return. He praised the mission as a “milestone in gender-inclusive operational excellence”…
India is one step closer to its high-speed rail dream! Japan has begun trial runs of the Shinkansen bullet trains, marking a key milestone in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project — India’s first-ever high-speed rail line. Key Highlights: India to receive E5 and E3 series Shinkansen trains from Japan Speed: Up to 320 km/h Arrival in India: Early 2026 Trains to be tested for Indian weather, dust, and terrain conditions India to use trial data for developing indigenous E10 series under ‘Make in India’ Construction Progress: 257.4 km of viaducts via Full Span Launching Method (FSLM) 14 river bridges, 7…
India is poised to boost its airstrike capabilities with a cutting-edge stealth missile from Israel. After the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Sindoor, achieving major strategic wins using missiles like BrahMos. Now, the IAF is evaluating Israel’s ‘Ice Breaker’ missile, a next-generation weapon that could redefine long-range precision strikes in South Asia. What Is the Ice Breaker Missile? Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Ice Breaker is: A long-range, precision-guided cruise missile Operable in GPS-denied environments Equipped with AI-driven target recognition for zero collateral damage Uses terrain-hugging and…
India is reaching new heights—literally! IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4). His mission? To grow Indian superfoods like fenugreek (methi) and green gram (moong) in space! Why Methi and Moong? Packed with nutritional and medicinal benefits Chosen to test plant growth in microgravity Will help in advancing space agriculture for future space colonies The seeds will be sprouted in microgravity, and once back on Earth, will undergo genetic and microbial analysis—a breakthrough for growing food in space! About the…