Second Place. Ten Golds. Best Performance Ever Away from Home. It did not happen on home soil. That matters. When India’s U-20 athletes delivered a 19-medal haul including 10 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. They finished second overall only behind China, without the advantage of…
The Country That Did Not Make the Headlines When Prime Minister Modi’s European diplomatic week in May 2026 was discussed in Indian media, the headlines went to the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. The meetings were held with the leaders of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, the joint op-ed with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson,…
The Award Given Twice: Once in Announcement, Once in Person The Padma Awards occupy a peculiar space in Indian public life. They are announced on Republic Day as part of the ceremonial calendar that marks India’s statehood. They are conferred months later in a formal investiture at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in a ceremony that converts a…
India Giving Day 2026 united the global Indian diaspora, nonprofits, and donors to create record-breaking philanthropy, promoting strategic, collective giving across healthcare, education, and rural development in India. It highlighted the “Power of Us,” showing how coordinated efforts can drive lasting social impact. Philanthropy has always been part of the social life of India, but…
NEW DELHI: Addressing the high-profile NXT Summit 2026 on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a dual message to the world and his domestic critics: India’s rise is “transformative,” and his government will spare no effort to insulate its citizens from the fallout of the Iran-West Asia conflict. While global energy markets tremble under the…
As we step into 2026, we take a moment to reflect back on the milestones that defined the year gone by—moments that recognised partnerships rooted in purpose. The most significant moments was the 36th edition of the Devi Awards, held at ITC Maratha in New Delhi. It honoured 12 distinguished women for their exceptional contributions…
On a sweltering July afternoon in 2022, as India prepared to take over the G20 presidency, its newly appointed Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, stood at the center of New Delhi’s diplomatic storm. For the seasonedbureaucrat, it was less an initiation than a continuation – another milestone in a career defined by ambitious programs, high-stakes negotiations, and…
A Film Rooted in Real Lives A journey shaped by real moments takes form in Homebound, India’s pick for the Oscars this year. Not polished stories but quiet struggles fill its scenes. Neeraj Ghaywan guides this story, one where hopes bend under hardship. Lives often overlooked become visible here. Poverty does more than limit chances…
In a remarkable moment that will be remembered in history for global conservation leadership, Indian wildlife conservationist Vivek Menon has been voted as the Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC), thus, a landmark he is the first ever to an Asian to hold such a high-ranking position…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its new Country Director for India, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organisations. Vyas will succeed Hari Menon, who has led the Gates Foundation’s India Country Office since 2019 and will move into a…
