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Bollywood actor Parmeet Sethi just proved age is no barrier to fitness by completing his first 5-kilometer run at 59 years old. Doctors say his success shows what's possible when older adults train gradually and safely.
Bollywood actor Parmeet Sethi shared how his mother survived being shot at age 10 during India's partition, carrying the bullet in her body for two years before it was finally removed. Her remarkable recovery story offers a personal window into resilience during one of history's most traumatic migrations.
Jazz Sethi was 13 when a sudden 7kg weight loss revealed Type 1 Diabetes. Now the Ahmedabad dancer runs Diabesties Foundation, connecting 60,000+ patients across India who once felt invisible.
After wildfires threatened his family in California, a nanotechnology researcher invented fire equipment that's 300% more effective while using two-thirds less water. Now his smart devices are creating a data network that could prevent fire departments from running out of water during emergencies.
A Stanford researcher is studying how nutrition might help treat serious mental health conditions. The emerging field of "metabolic psychiatry" explores connections between what we eat and our mental wellbeing.
Three designers in Delhi have transformed 500 kg of pharmaceutical waste into beautiful fabric for eco-friendly furniture. Their collection proves that tomorrow's design can be built from yesterday's trash.
When Vanshpreet Singh and Anmol Kaur couldn't speak to customers, their son Sukhmehar stepped in to help. Now their tiffin service in Mohali, Punjab is thriving thanks to a viral video showing the kindergartner translating his mom's sign language.
Akhilee Matta walked away from a senior position and generous salary in July 2025 to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. Ten months later, she's selling out solo shows across India after years of writing jokes in secret and practicing at open mics.
A tiny orange-tailed damselfly peeking through a leaf window has won top honors in a global ecology photo competition. Scientists from around the world captured stunning moments of nature, from dueling Australian cuttlefish to brave birds defending their territory.
Researchers in Melbourne have discovered a hidden "on switch" in tuberculosis bacteria that could lead to treatments for drug-resistant strains. The breakthrough uses advanced imaging to target the disease in a completely new way.
Scientists just taught AI systems to monitor their own confidence and detect when they're confused, like giving computers an inner voice. This breakthrough could make AI safer in critical situations like medical diagnoses and self-driving cars.
A groundbreaking exhibition reveals the hidden contributions of Indian artists and plant collectors whose work shaped botanical science but went uncredited for centuries. The Museum of Art and Photography is honoring International Museum Day by giving away free annual passes to visitors who bring their "museum buddy."
From pollution-capturing devices to edible spoons, Indian inventors are solving everyday problems with ingenious solutions. These homegrown technologies prove that the best innovations often come from understanding local challenges.
Over 300,000 students across India are learning to code without laptops or computer labs. Three IIT Delhi graduates built CodeYogi, a platform that teaches real programming skills entirely through smartphones.
A nonprofit started by two sports legends now invests $9 million yearly in Indian athletes, double what the government spends. Their focused approach helped 13 of India's last 21 Olympic medalists reach the podium.
A 15-year-old from rural Odisha transformed ordinary Wi-Fi signals into an AI-powered safety system that protects privacy while detecting violence. His innovation won him $5,000, and now the same competition is open to students across India until July 10.