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India's Tejaswin Shankar just defeated Paris Olympics silver medalist Shelby McEwen at a major track meet in Kansas, winning gold with a 2.26-meter jump. The 27-year-old is training in the U.S. while pursuing his master's degree, all part of his plan to make the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Tejaswin Shankar just became the first Indian decathlete to break the 8,000-point barrier, achieving what seemed impossible after two heartbreaking near-misses. The national record holder didn't just break one barrier—he qualified for two events at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Tejaswin Shankar broke India's heptathlon record and claimed gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, ending a 16-year medal drought. India brought home five medals total, with young athletes making history in multiple events.
Neha Kasturi and Shankar B hosted 2,000 wedding guests without a single plastic disposable. Their celebration kept over 20,000 items out of landfills and proved big events can be beautiful without trashing the planet.
When his daughter said milk comes from a tetra pack, Kiruba Shankar knew something was missing. He transformed his family's abandoned land into a 24-hour farm camp where children learn by doing, not just watching.
A retired banker from India who had bypass surgery at 60 walked into a gym for the first time at 73 and became a national powerlifting champion within six months. His story proves it's never too late to start something extraordinary.
A former Juilliard violinist who lost her musical career to injury now helps millions understand why change hurts and how to heal. Her science-backed insights prove your brain can be trained for resilience.
Kalyani Pandya left her London law career to transform her father's struggling organic farm into a thriving business. One product changed everything.
Vasudha Aqua's compact system treats shower, sink, and washing machine water without chemicals, letting Indian households reuse thousands of liters daily. In a water-scarce nation, the solution was flowing down drains all along.
Grammy-nominated tabla virtuoso Bickram Ghosh will showcase India's rich musical heritage at the prestigious Venice Biennale 2026, weaving together classical, folk, and contemporary sounds. His cross-cultural program "Many Waters Have Flown" aims to put Indian rhythm on the world stage this May.
Startups outside Bengaluru can now compete for government grants without facing unfair competition from the tech capital. The new track gives emerging cities like Mysuru a real shot at funding between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore.
India's iconic photojournalist Raghu Rai was cremated in New Delhi with a camera resting on his chest, a fitting tribute to six decades of capturing the nation's soul. Friends, family, and fellow artists gathered to honor the 83-year-old master whose lens told India's story.
Virtual band Gorillaz turned personal grief into a celebration of life with their new album, recorded across India with legendary musicians. The project features posthumous performances from late artists and explores Hindu concepts of rebirth.
A brother and sister in Ludhiana are growing authentic Kashmiri saffron in a single room using aeroponics, no soil required. Their indoor farm has already generated Rs 26 lakh and could reshape how India produces one of the world's most expensive spices.
Indian AI companies are cracking the code on scaling from demo to millions of users without burning through cash. Smart engineering and local infrastructure are making AI production affordable for startups.
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?
A mechanic in Cuttack spent 45 days building his son a motorcycle from scrap parts after he couldn't afford to buy one. The pedal-powered bike turned an old bicycle into a little boy's dream come true.
A family in Ahmedabad turned a single ice cream cart into a brand with over 1,300 flavors. Three generations of innovation transformed street-side treats into premium, experimental ice cream.
A Chennai school has launched a comprehensive fitness curriculum that measures students' athletic development across eight parameters, filling a gap where most schools lack structured sports education. Parents can track their children's progress through the year in skills from balance to reflexes.
Four changemakers across India are transforming summer holidays into hands-on adventures where children plant crops, trek mountains, and learn sustainable living. From 24-hour farm camps in Tamil Nadu to women-led homestays in the Himalayas, these experiences swap screen time for soil and stars.
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