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When people told Noel Alexander that "boys don't dance," he kept practicing anyway. Today, he performs with legendary choreographer Prabhu Deva on international tours while millions copy his moves online.
A young Indian triple jumper just soared into the record books with a career-defining leap at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Selva Prabhu's 17.05-meter jump earned him silver and shattered India's indoor national record.
At Deva Sharif shrine in Uttar Pradesh, Hindus and Muslims have celebrated Holi together for centuries, chanting both "Jai Shri Ram" and "Allahu Akbar" while showering each other with colored powder and rose petals. The 19th-century Sufi shrine's message rings clear: "Jo Rab Hai, Wohi Ram" (The one who is God is the same as Ram).
The Ajit Prabhu Foundation is opening doors for dozens of students by funding their educational dreams. Seventy-three scholars just received the financial support they need to continue their studies.
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.
Solar energy just attracted $11.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with debt financing reaching its highest level in over a decade. The surge signals growing confidence in renewable energy as developers race to meet demand and secure tax credits.
S Janaki, who passed away at 88, transformed South Indian cinema with her voice across 20 languages and 48,000 songs over six decades. From a nine-year-old with no formal training to becoming the most trusted voice of composers, she built a legacy that defined what love sounds like for generations.
Universities across East Africa are learning how to transform academic research into real businesses that create jobs and solve community problems. A three-day program in Zanzibar is bringing together educators, policymakers, and innovation experts to build stronger connections between classrooms and commerce.
India just more than doubled its rooftop solar installations in a single year, with homes leading an energy revolution that's putting power back in people's hands. Thanks to a government program offering free electricity, three out of four new solar panels went up on residential rooftops across the country.
A Mysuru edtech platform has helped students across 350 schools complete one million hands-on projects in coding, design thinking, and business skills. The program runs as part of regular school hours in 12 states and 3 countries.
The solar industry attracted $22.2 billion in funding last year, with deal counts reaching a seven-year high as investors focused on smarter, safer projects. Despite economic headwinds, the sector showed resilience through strategic adaptation and growing demand from data centers.
India just shattered its solar energy record by installing 36.6 gigawatts of new solar capacity in 2025, a 43% jump from the previous year. For the first time ever, the country crossed the 30 GW annual installation mark, pushing its total solar capacity to 136 GW.
Despite political uncertainty and higher financing costs, America's solar industry attracted $22.2 billion in investment during 2025, proving renewable energy remains a safe bet. The surge in deal activity signals investors are doubling down on solar's future.
S. Janaki, who passed away at 88, spent six decades bringing every human emotion to life through music that shaped South Indian cinema. Her voice became the soundtrack of generations, from classical ragas to folk melodies that still move listeners today.