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Women Lead Every Role at Navi Mumbai Airport
At Navi Mumbai International Airport, women run firefighting, security, terminal management, and cargo operations. The airport simply hired the best people for each job.
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Indian E-Commerce Firm Creates 1 Million Festive Jobs
Meesho is creating over one million seasonal jobs across India to meet festive shopping demand. The e-commerce platform's hiring spree will support sellers and delivery operations during the crucial holiday season.
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innovation
Indian Robots Now Inspect Ocean Depths Navy Divers Can't Reach
A Kochi startup just landed a $5.6 million Navy contract for underwater robots that go deeper and stay longer than human divers. EyeROV's machines now inspect dams, ships, and tunnels across 150 projects in some of the world's most dangerous waters.
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innovation
Bengaluru Startup Solves Drone's Biggest Problem
Drones can fly for miles on their own, but they still need humans to swap batteries between flights. A Bengaluru company just made that final human step obsolete.
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innovation
Bengaluru Startup Rethinks Battery Design from Scratch
A Bengaluru company is tackling the battery problem differently by redesigning how cells are built, not just what goes inside them. After three years of development, e-TRNL Energy just raised $3 million to prove their architecture works at scale.
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solutions
6 Books That Prove Persistence Beats Talent Every Time
What separates people who give up from those who keep pushing forward? New research shows it's not talent or luck, but learnable skills found in these six inspiring reads.
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Bihar Student Teaches Others to Fund Medical Dream, Ranks 2,659
When Mohammad Ayan couldn't afford expensive NEET coaching, he turned obstacle into opportunity by teaching younger students during the day and studying at night. His resourcefulness and discipline earned him an All India Rank of 2,659 in the 2026 medical entrance exam.
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Joburg Recycler Earns R500 Daily Supporting Two Teens
Ernestine Mohloboli starts work at 4am, turning Johannesburg's discarded bottles and plastic into a steady income that supports her family. Her story shows how thousands of informal recyclers keep the city clean while earning a living with dignity.
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South African Teens Win NASA Space Design Competition
Seven Western Cape high schoolers made history as the first African team to compete in NASA's International Space Settlement Design Competition, and they won. Their multinational team designed a spacecraft to transport 3,000 people across the solar system.
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EU Commits €820M to Boost Nigeria's Digital Innovation
The European Union is investing €820 million to supercharge Nigeria's digital economy through 2027, focusing on innovation hubs where young entrepreneurs can turn ideas into thriving businesses. The partnership aims to connect Nigerian tech talent with European certification and research centers.
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82% of Lake Travis Schools Earn Top 'A' Ratings in Texas
Lake Travis Independent School District just scored its best accountability results ever, with nine out of 11 campuses earning "A" ratings from Texas. Even better news: every single school improved or maintained its rating from last year.
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States Unite on What Actually Improves Student Success
Leaders from red, blue, and purple states are coming together to share what's actually working to boost student achievement. The common thread? Evidence-based teaching, strong teacher support, and funding that follows student needs.
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Ikea Launches Secondhand Marketplace in UK for Family Members
Ikea is bringing its peer-to-peer secondhand marketplace to the UK, making it easier for customers to buy and sell pre-loved furniture directly with each other. The platform, which already launched successfully in Spain and Norway, will be available exclusively to Ikea Family members.
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86-Year-Old Figure Skater Returns After 54-Year Break
After myasthenia gravis forced her off the ice at 24, one woman waited 54 years to hear she was in remission. At 78, she laced up her skates again and hasn't stopped since.
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heroes
Swiss Star Returns to WSL After Italy Stint Falls Short
After one disappointing season in Italy, Swiss national team captain Lia Walti found her way back to England's WSL, where she finally feels valued again as a professional footballer. Her story reveals the massive gap between women's football in England and the rest of the world.
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innovation
Premier League Cracks Down on Corner Chaos
After wrestling and shoving at corners became a problem last season, Premier League referees will penalize players who hold, grapple, and grab instead of playing the ball. The change aims to restore fair play and reduce the chaos that has frustrated players, coaches, and fans.
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Small Businesses Win Over Gen Z With Flexibility
Young workers are choosing small companies over corporate giants, drawn by flexibility, purpose, and leaders who care. The shift reflects growing distrust of big business and demand for work that fits real life.
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Mauritania Rescues 315 Migrants, Including 40 Children
Mauritania's coastguard saved more than 300 people, including dozens of children and infants, from a drifting wooden boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The successful rescue operation brought everyone safely to shore after they were found in difficult conditions.
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