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DNA testing has identified "Green Boots," Mount Everest's most recognized figure, as Lance Naik Dorje Morup, an Indian soldier who died in 1996. India is now bringing him home, restoring dignity to a man who became a legend.
After cancer took her husband and their savings, Apoorva Naik picked up needle and thread to keep her sons in school. Now Jigar Naik will become the first person from his Odisha village to attend an IIT. #
Dr. P. Sudhakar Naik spent his weekends driving over 600 kilometers to help drought-stricken villages build water conservation systems. His volunteer work is now restoring groundwater levels and bringing hope back to communities that desperately needed it.
Lance Corporal Morris Addae was shot in the thigh during a dangerous anti-illegal mining operation in January but has made a complete recovery. After weeks of intensive rehabilitation, he's now preparing to rejoin his team protecting Ghana's natural resources.
After failing Class 10 and stitching jewellery for Rs 9 a day, Aarti Naik refused to give up on education. Today, her learning centres in Mumbai's slums help over 3,000 girls dream bigger.
Gautami Naik went from barely known to match hero with her first-ever half-century, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an undefeated streak and a historic playoff spot. The 27-year-old's breakout performance proved that every player gets their moment to shine.
Lance "Buddy" Franklin brought his 1,000-goal legacy back to Dowerin, a town of 400 people, for one final game with his childhood club. The 39-year-old's return drew massive crowds and aims to raise $300,000 for new stadium lights.
At 11,000 feet in India's Lahaul-Spiti region, a small roadside dhaba has become the difference between life and death for travelers caught in sudden snowstorms. For over four decades, Dorje Bodh and Hishe Chhomo have sheltered and fed anyone who arrives at their door, asking nothing in return.
A Delhi court ruled that an injured soldier's prior consent to IVF with his wife still counts, even though he's now unable to speak. The decision recognizes reproductive rights as fundamental, offering hope to a couple whose family plans were interrupted by a training accident.
Denied entry to temples in India, 20 transgender women built their own sacred space in 2012. Today, it feeds 300 people daily, educates 70 students, and welcomes thousands of devotees who celebrate their leadership.
India is speeding up approval for wind farms and battery storage as Middle East tensions squeeze natural gas supplies. The country's renewable energy push just got a major boost from an unexpected challenge.
A New Zealand racehorse just joined an elite club by winning the most prestigious long-distance races in both her home country and Australia. Ohope Wins became only the fourth filly in history to claim both Oaks titles, cementing her status as one of the best young racehorses in the southern hemisphere.
Cristiano Argento left everything behind in Italy without speaking English to chase his wrestling dream in America. Eight years later, he's competing for one of the country's top promotions and says the "land of opportunity" lived up to its promise.
Hundreds of Indigenous families in Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park successfully halted demolitions of their homes after a day-long peaceful protest. Forest officials agreed to pause the eviction drive while the government reviews tribal land rights claims.
In a male-dominated equestrian sport, Pakistan's first all-female tent pegging club is galloping past centuries of tradition. These riders are proving that skill knows no gender while inspiring the next generation of women athletes.
A quiet coastal district in Maharashtra went from two birdwatchers to 40, recording up to 428 bird species during a single weekend count. Sindhudurg's citizen scientists just proved that everyday passion can turn an overlooked region into a conservation powerhouse.
In a bizarre but lighthearted moment, three baseball players were ejected before the first pitch for refusing to stop standing after the national anthem ended. The playful "standoff" delayed the game but showcased the players' patriotic spirit and sense of humor.
A historic hilltop temple in southern India is getting a major transformation to welcome spiritual seekers from around the world. Engineers and architects are teaming up to turn this sacred riverside site into an international destination while preserving its ancient character.
When Rohan Raja nervously told his Indian parents he wanted to become a pro wrestler, he expected a lecture. Instead, his dad simply asked, "What school do you want to go to?"
Seven police officers in Ghana received immediate promotions after their quick action stopped armed robbers and saved a mobile money vendor. The Inspector-General of Police personally honored the team for their bravery during the daytime attack in Tema.
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