Saturday, May 30, 2026

Human Stories

96-Year-Old Puppeteer Bhimavva Shillekyathara Conferred With Padma Shri

Bhimavva Shillekyathara’s lifelong dedication to Karnataka’s shadow puppetry earns national recognition India’s rich tradition of folk arts received a proud moment of recognition when 96-year-old puppeteer Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara was...

Bihar’s Baya River Flows Again: How a Forgotten River Is Coming Back to Life

For many years, the Baya River slowly disappeared from everyday life in Bihar. Large stretches of the river lost their natural flow. Water hyacinth spread...

The Bus Conductor Who Built a Palace of 2 Million Books

In a quiet corner of Karnataka’s Mandya district stands a place that feels almost magical to book lovers. Shelves stretch endlessly. Rare manuscripts rest...

Who is Jasmit Singh Arora? The Gutli Man of India

A doctor-turned-entrepreneur from Kolkata who turned discarded mango seeds into a nationwide green movement — one gutli at a time. 21L+ Seeds received 6L+ Saplings distributed 500+ Indian varieties 2017...

India’s ‘Borewell Boy’ Prince Kumar: Where Is He Now, 20 Years After the Rescue That Gripped a Nation?

In July 2006, India held its breath for 50 hours. A little boy had fallen into a 60-foot-deep borewell in a quiet village in Haryana's...

From 4 Para Commando to the President’s ADC, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal serves as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India. The position demands precision, discipline, and absolute trust. His journey...

Annapurna Devi: The Reclusive Genius Who Transformed Hindustani Classical Music

Annapurna Devi remains one of the greatest yet least visible figures in Hindustani classical music. She mastered the surbahar and preserved the deepest traditions...

Who was Aalin Sherin Abraham? The Story of Kerala’s Youngest Organ Donor and the Lives She Touched

Aalin Sherin Abraham was a young child from Kerala whose organ donation made history in the state. She became Kerala’s youngest organ donor, a...

Arise, Awake: What Swami Vivekananda Truly Meant for Today’s Youth

“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached” is one of the most repeated lines in Indian public life. Yet, it is...

Anil Agarwal’s Pledge: Donating 75% of Wealth After Son Agnivesh’s Death

Anil Agarwal announced a personal pledge: more than 75% of his wealth will go to society. He framed it as a promise made to...

Florida Mother Gives Birth to Terminal Baby, Chooses Organ Donation to Save Other Newborns

A mother in Florida gave birth knowing her baby had a terminal condition. Doctors had confirmed that survival beyond a short time would not...