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Two Indian athletes made history in Glasgow, becoming their nation's first judo gold medalists at the Commonwealth Games. Their victories mark a breakthrough moment for a sport still growing in India.
In a tiny Mumbai apartment with barely any sunlight, 38-year-old Asmita Purohit has turned her balcony into a flourishing sanctuary for over 70 plants, sparrows, and butterflies using just compost and patience. What started as a way to heal from childhood loss has become a blueprint for sustainable urban living in the smallest spaces.
Chinese manufacturer Deye just launched a modular battery system that makes solar energy storage simpler and more affordable for homeowners. The plug-and-play design works with existing solar panels without expensive rewiring.
A revolutionary who survived a British bullet in 1930 turned his fight for India's dignity into a four-generation footwear legacy. Sreeleathers now serves millions with the same promise: world-class shoes at prices every Indian can afford.
A migrant worker died trying to catch a connecting train with just one minute to switch platforms. Now India's Gujarat High Court has ruled his family deserves compensation, rejecting railway officials' claim he wasn't a "real passenger."
Former Marseille star Taye Taiwo welcomed fellow Nigerian Tochukwu Nnadi to the French club with a heartfelt message celebrating their shared heritage. The 22-year-old midfielder's transfer strengthens Nigeria's proud legacy in European football.
Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are making the long journey to Saipan and surrounding islands to help families recover from Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Their work brings more than just disaster relief—it's creating connections that remind everyone what humanity looks like at its best.
A beverage company turned ordinary market days into Christmas celebrations by sending Santa and a cheer team to surprise hawkers, shoppers, and 900 children across Ghana. The moments of dancing, shared drinks, and laughter proved presence matters more than presents.
The Montreal International Jazz Festival wrapped its 2026 edition after 46 years of bringing together music lovers from around the world. This year's celebration featured artists from India, South Africa, Palestine, and beyond, proving jazz remains a universal language.
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is cheering from the sidelines as Nigeria defends their continental championship. The injured star is rallying fans to support the team's quest for an 11th African title.
Scientists from three continents gathered at University of Toronto to explore how AI foundation models can speed up scientific breakthroughs. One team turned their hackathon project into published research in just three days.
Across India, entrepreneurs and farmers are turning sustainable work into reliable income streams. From solar-powered businesses in Uttar Pradesh to bamboo crafts in Rajasthan, these ventures prove green choices can strengthen livelihoods.
After surviving a highway rollover at age six, 14-year-old Surya Uthkarsha from Bengaluru founded The Marg Initiative to teach children road safety before they start driving. His youth-led program has reached over 50,000 people through school workshops and an educational mobile game.
Behind everyday rights like filing RTI requests and living in states organized by language lie decades of peaceful protests, hunger strikes, and grassroots movements. These are the stories of ordinary Indians who transformed public demands into laws that changed the nation.
Semi-literate villagers in rural Rajasthan held public hearings to expose ghost projects and wage theft, sparking a grassroots movement that gave India its landmark Right to Information Act. Their simple question changed democracy: if public money belongs to the people, why can't people see how it's spent?