Bhavitha Mandava, originally from Hyderabad, transitioned from architecture studies to international modeling. After being scouted in a New York subway, she debuted with Bottega Veneta. She made history by opening a Chanel show, marking Indian representation in fashion. Recently, Bhavitha was recognized by Instagram with the 2026 Rings Award for her creative impact. This accomplishment
Delhi has experienced significant improvements in air quality due to recent rainfall and government initiatives. The average Air Quality Index for October was lower compared to previous years. Rainfall contributed significantly, with over eight times the normal monthly amount recorded. Public participation in anti-pollution measures is acknowledged by officials as a vital factor for change.
Isro aims to restore 4-satellite quorum for India’s desi GPS
Amazon has asked engineering leaders to focus on teams slowest to adopt AI and find out why, as part of an updated role guideline for software development engineers. The internal memo also calls AI usage metrics like token counts deeply flawed, says teams not adopting AI are falling behind, and tells its engineers it is
Landon Hoberman, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, has made remarkable strides in reducing plastic cutlery usage in restaurants. His campaign has succeeded in keeping over 8 million utensils out of landfills, while restaurants collectively saved more than $200,000 by making cutlery optional for takeaway. This initiative showcases how small changes can lead to significant environmental
Kunwari Barwa’s initiatives began with a self-help group where women saved small amounts of money together. As the group expanded, they formed a farmer producer organisation focused on ragi cultivation and product sales. The collective now boasts 1,501 members and generates monthly sales of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Women involved gain employment
In a breathtaking gold medal bout, Manisha overturned a daunting 0-6 deficit to defeat Pan American champion Abigail Nette 8-6. Refusing to surrender despite falling behind early, the Indian wrestler mounted a remarkable comeback to turn the contest on its head and secure a historic victory.
Nia Patel faced interruption while speaking about women’s rights at her grandmother Krishna Ahooja-Patel’s memorial. Her grandmother was an influential peace activist and advocate for women’s rights, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nia’s experience demonstrates the challenges women still face regarding respect and recognition in discussions about gender issues. The incident illustrates a gap
