Author: Sharad Natani
In a quiet corner of Malihabad, a town in Uttar Pradesh known for its mangoes, lives a man who turned his childhood curiosity into a world-record-breaking achievement. Kalimullah Khan, 84, is not a scientist or an agriculture graduate. In fact, he failed in Class 7 and never returned to school. But what he lacked in formal education, he made up for with passion, perseverance, and deep respect for nature. Today, Kalimullah is famously known as the ‘Mango Man of India’ — a title he has earned by growing more than 350 mango varieties on a single tree through the traditional…
A recent study published in Neurology has brought to light the potential dangers associated with consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of São Paulo examined brain autopsy data from 1,781 individuals, uncovering a significant association between heavy alcohol intake and the presence of vascular brain lesions and tau tangles—both markers linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease .Health The study revealed that heavy drinkers were 133% more likely to have vascular brain lesions compared to non-drinkers. Even former heavy drinkers, who had abstained for at least three months before death, exhibited…
India’s youth power took center stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Khelo India Youth Games via video conferencing, declaring a renewed national commitment to nurturing talent, building world-class sports infrastructure, and hosting the Olympic Games in India by 2036. Addressing over 6,000 athletes from across India, PM Modi said, “This platform is not just about medals; it’s about shaping a new sporting culture that boosts our soft power globally.” The Games are being held across five cities in Bihar—Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai—marking a historic moment for the state’s sporting legacy. Key Highlights from PM Modi’s…
In a major infrastructure boost, a new expressway connecting New Delhi to Jaipur is nearing completion, promising to revolutionize travel between the National Capital Region (NCR) and Rajasthan’s capital. Once operational, the expressway will cut down the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just 2.5 hours, a dramatic improvement from the current average of 5–6 hours. Designed to cover a distance between 250 and 300 kilometers, the expressway is part of a larger initiative to develop faster, more efficient road networks across India. The project, spearheaded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is seen as a game-changer…
Success isn’t always about luck—it’s often about grit, resilience, and sheer determination. This is the inspiring story of PNC Menon, a man who turned personal tragedy into powerful motivation, rising from modest beginnings in Kerala to building a multi-billion dollar real estate empire in the Gulf. Born in 1948 in Palakkad, Kerala, Puthan Naduvakkatt Chenthamaraksha Menon—fondly known as PNC Menon—faced tragedy early in life. He lost his father at the age of 10. The burden of responsibility fell on his young shoulders, and he had to navigate life through financial struggles and emotional hardships. With limited resources, he had to…
In the lush landscapes of Kerala, where coconut trees dominate the skyline and farming traditions run deep, a quiet revolution is taking place—one driven not by seasoned agriculturalists, but by a 23-year-old mechanical engineer with a vision to change how we harvest coconuts. Meet Ashin P. Krishna, a bright innovator from Kozhikode who has developed Coco-bot, an AI-enabled coconut harvesting robot that could soon become a game-changer for Indian agriculture. Ashin, who holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, saw a growing problem—coconut farmers were struggling due to the increasing shortage of skilled climbers, a labor-intensive job that fewer people are…