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Former badminton champion Prakash Padukone says the discipline and focus his daughter Deepika learned from sports mattered more than winning. He believes parents miss the bigger picture when they focus only on competition and talent.
When Captain Jyoti Prakash was wounded by shrapnel in the Kargil War, he could have stayed safely behind the lines. Instead, he flew straight back to the front to keep saving his fellow soldiers.
Where mental health sessions can cost $50 per hour in Indian cities, Ekta Prakash Sharma launched a nonprofit offering therapy for just $7. Humanising Lives has delivered thousands of affordable sessions since 2020, with 80% of clients continuing treatment after five free starter sessions.
A businessman honored his late father's legacy by announcing he would pay off the final-year student loans for 202 graduating students at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles. The surprise gift gives graduates a fresh financial start as they launch their careers.
Singapore just upgraded its congestion pricing system with satellite technology that charges drivers based on exactly which roads they use and when. Cities worldwide are watching to see if this smarter approach could solve their traffic nightmares too.
Anil Kochhar surprised 202 North Carolina State University graduates by wiping away their final year of student debt during his commencement speech. The gift honors his father, who came from India to study textiles at the same school 80 years ago.
Devika Sihag made badminton history by fighting back from five game points down to reach her first BWF Super 300 final at the Thailand Masters. The unseeded Indian player turned an almost certain defeat into a stunning comeback victory over the world's 35th-ranked player.
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Scientists discovered bacteria that swim at 500 body lengths per second, making Olympic lugers look slow at just 25. These microscopic speedsters could someday deliver medicine directly into tumors.
Devika Sihag just became only the third Indian woman ever to win a BWF Super 300 badminton title, joining legends PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. The 20-year-old from Haryana dominated at the Thailand Masters, marking a breakthrough moment in her rising career.
Scientists and conservationists in Nepal are championing a major shift in how the country protects its wildlife. After decades of success with national parks, they're now calling for indigenous communities to lead conservation efforts.
India and Japan are joining forces to build smarter, more accessible healthcare systems through digital innovation and research collaboration. The partnership aims to tackle shared health challenges while making care more affordable and effective for millions.
A groundbreaking study in India found children are 26% more effective than parents at inspiring eco-friendly behavior changes at home. The research offers fresh hope for climate action by tapping into an unexpected teaching dynamic.
A groundbreaking study from UTHealth Houston shows that survivors of life-threatening aortic dissection can safely participate in moderate exercise at home without increased risk. The findings give hope to thousands of patients who've been too afraid to move after their medical emergency.
Two engineers from Assam are replacing coal-powered tea manufacturing with clean electricity, transforming an industry unchanged for eight decades. Their innovation earned them a spot at a New York food show where celebrity chef Vikas Khanna promoted their sustainable tea.
Beat officers in Delhi are rescuing people from swamps, carrying flaming gas cylinders, and performing last rites for the forgotten—all without protective gear or recognition. These everyday heroes prove that courage doesn't always wear a cape.
From a Bengaluru flower vendor to a Mysuru silk shop, Karnataka's small businesses are using digital payments to streamline operations, access loans, and thrive. Their stories show how technology is empowering traditional merchants across India.
Four Indian families built homes that stay up to 12 degrees cooler than outside temperatures without air conditioning. Using courtyards, clay walls, water features, and smart design, they've escaped rising energy bills and found comfort in ancient wisdom.
India and Japan just deepened their healthcare partnership with bold plans to make medicine more accessible, affordable, and innovative for millions. The collaboration brings together India's massive pharmaceutical strength and Japan's cutting-edge medical technology.
A two-week expedition in the Atlantic revealed 31 previously unknown marine species, from glowing gossamer worms to transparent squid. Cutting-edge technology let researchers study deep-sea creatures in ways never before possible.
Five climate-tech startups just won Rs. 25 lakhs each to test game-changing solutions across Bengaluru, turning India's tech capital into a real-world testing ground for urban climate innovation. From carbon-capturing building blocks to straws made from coconut leaves, these ideas are moving straight from the lab to the street.
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