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Indian Railways is rolling out a record 1,500 special trains this March to help millions of families celebrate Holi together. The move more than doubles last year's service and shows how infrastructure can adapt to bring people home for what matters most.
Twelve railway workers across India just received special recognition for their safety vigilance that keeps millions of passengers secure every day. The South Central Railway also broke ground on two major infrastructure projects worth $10 million to improve commuter safety.
A railway division in southern India just swept five major efficiency awards, including the top honor for all-around excellence. The wins celebrate outstanding safety, healthcare, and personnel management that keeps millions of passengers moving safely every day.
Indian Railways is manufacturing two new high-speed trains capable of reaching 220 kmph, a significant leap beyond the current Vande Bharat Express. The next-generation trains will bring faster, more efficient travel to millions of passengers across India.
India's Eastern Railway celebrated International Women's Day by recognizing 31 female employees who are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated roles. From loco-pilots to station managers, these women are driving change across the railway system.
When a bridge collapsed and flights were grounded, the women of Vadodara Railway Division stepped up. From engine drivers to operations managers, they're proving leadership has no gender in one of India's most demanding rail hubs.
A computer science graduate ditched corporate life to transform the French croissant into an Indian experience. His Pune café serves tikka-filled croissants in a setting inspired by railway stations and Irani cafés.
When a three-year-old vanished into a crowded railway platform in 2022, Officer Chandana Sinha learned to see what others missed. That moment turned into a mission that has now saved over 1,500 children from traffickers across India's vast railway network.
A cricket team just reached a milestone that no other squad in the sport's shortest format has ever achieved. The Mumbai Indians became the first T20 team in history to score 50,000 runs across all competitions.
Indian celebrities brought traditional craftsmanship to fashion's biggest night, showcasing heritage textiles and artisan techniques on the global stage. From filmmaker Karan Johar's debut to royal heirlooms reimagined, the 2026 Met Gala became a celebration of Indian artistry. --- ##
WforWoman became the first Indian high-street brand to showcase at Paris Fashion Week, standing alongside fashion giants like Louis Vuitton and Hermès. The brand proved everyday Indian fashion belongs on the world's most prestigious runway.
A Bengaluru collective just launched a 15-part video series revealing what ancient Indians actually ate, from Harappan fish bones to early South Indian dishes. Using animations and expert historians, they're making 50 years of research accessible to everyone.
Floyd Cardoz became the first chef to prove Indian food deserved a place at the world's finest tables. His groundbreaking New York restaurant Tabla earned rave reviews in 1999 and changed how critics viewed Indian cuisine forever.
Indian Railways is revolutionizing train sanitation with biological toilets that manage their own water and waste without outside resources. These eco-friendly systems are solving a decades-old public health crisis while keeping the country's busiest rail network clean.
Nakuul Mehta and Jankee Mehta are asking Indian parents to stop raising resumes and start raising humans. Their Indian Parent Pod challenges the success-obsessed approach that measures children by marks and salaries instead of character and emotional security.
After pole vaulters faced fines and harassment for traveling with their equipment, India's railway system is drafting its first-ever policy to help athletes transport their gear. The sports ministry stepped in after athletes carrying 17-foot poles were forced off trains.
A Swiss startup turned 100 meters of railway track into a solar power plant, and the trial worked so well it's going permanent. Italy wants to build one next.
A legendary cross-country train journey just got better with a new schedule that includes a magical nighttime stop at Cook, an abandoned railway town in the middle of the desert. The Indian Pacific now takes passengers on a four-night adventure from Perth to Sydney, complete with gourmet meals, wine tastings, and unexpected moments under the stars.
After losing his mother at age 2 and his wife to COVID, Suvendu Sarkar is proving that fathers can be nurturers too. The Indian Railways employee is raising his young children alone and inspiring thousands online.
India is constructing an underground railway through a strategic 40-kilometer corridor that will create a secure, all-weather link to its northeastern states. The innovative project addresses decades of vulnerability in the narrow "Chicken's Neck" passage connecting the region to the rest of the country.
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