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From innovation tales and stories of the everyday unsung heroes, we'll be celebrating the best of humanity. Our notion is to give you the feeling of being uplifted, inspired, and perhaps even a little more hopeful about the world.
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Spark of Inspiration
Meet the Rajasthani Woman Who Transformed the Lives of Thousands of Infants
Philanthropy
Meet Raksha Jain—milk donor extraordinaire of Rajasthan; her donation is a whopping 160.81 liters, which feeds a little over 5,000 underprivileged children. This journey started in 2018 after the delivery of her son and only amplified her strong commitment to help the needy. During her time, when it became hard to live life for others, Raksha set an example for thousands in the process of being selfless. Read more of her incredible story and how she's been making a difference, one liter at a time! In, Rajasthan’s very own “Manchester,”the bustling city of Bhilwara, the journey of Raksha´s life-saving milk donations began in June 2018, right after the birth of her son. Like most new mothers, she initially found it difficult to produce milk, a harrowing experience that propelled her to the Anchal Mother Milk Bank at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. It was the milk bank supply that saved her child, so Raksha decided to return the favour. Inspired by the support given to her in her hour of crisis, she wanted to do the same for other children in a similar predicament.
During her first round of donations, she stayed at her in-laws’ home in Mandal town and traveled daily to Bhilwara, incurring a round-trip taxi fare of Rs. 700. When the costs became prohibitive, she didn’t give up. Instead, she began riding her scooty to Bhilwara, even in the rain, with her one-month-old child secured to her chest in a carrycot.
Raksha fondly recalls a poignant moment when hospital staff referred to a baby girl as her daughter because the infant had been surviving on her milk since birth, following the death of her mother during delivery.
“I took the girl in my arms and felt as if I were her mother,” she said. “You can donate blood throughout your life, but donating mother’s milk is a rare opportunity. Even after donating 160.81 liters of milk, my health remains unaffected. I am healthy and incredibly happy to be a mother to thousands of children who have received my milk,” she explained.
From June 2018 to 2019, she donated 54 liters of milk. She started again after the birth of her second child on 12 February 2023 and had donated 106.81 liters by November 14, 2023. All in all, her 160.81 liters of milk have fed more than 5,000 babies in need. Raksha's commitment is nothing less than heroic.
Raksha Jain's story is an inspiration to learn how one single person can make a difference. Her journey has proved that oftentimes, superheroes dont always wear capes; they, in fact, don the visage of a Rajasthani woman with a heart full of love and a fridge full of life-saving milk.
Green Achievements
Farmer achieves record maize yield
Photo credit : Nirmal Sigtia (IWMI)
-Koppal-based farmer Hanumanth Meti created a record crop yield of maize to 80 quintals in his two-acre farmland.
-He wisely combined traditional means of farming—like sheep manure—with the modern process of farming wherein DAP, urea, and potash fertilizers were used to yield high crops with less water consumption.
His innovative farming style mirrors the potential high-yield, sustainable agriculture so that others in the sector also get inspired to take a similar path.
ICAR launches ‘One Scientist One Product’, hopes to revolutionise target-oriented research
ICAR has introduced an innovation in research, that is 'One Scientist One Product', under which a single scientist works on one product for a maximum output with the desired results during the next five years.
The name suggests avoiding duplication of efforts by having one scientist focusing on a single product for the maximum possible output. Further, 100 high-yielding seed varieties involving different crops would be released soon by ICAR, as per the 100-day action plan of the government. All these developments indicate Indian agriculture is going to change in a big way very soon. There will be more productivity with enhanced lives of farmers and communities at large across the country.
Sports
Sprinting to History: Jyothi Yarraji's Olympic Journey to Paris 2024
Meet Jyothi Yarraji, the 24-year-old Visakhapatnam speed demon who has readied herself to create history and become the first Indian woman to run in the 100m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jyothi has overcome numerous challenges to become India's top hurdler. Despite her family's financial struggles - her parents earn a combined income of just Rs 20,000 per month - Jyothi's determination and talent have propelled her to success. Recently, World Athletics confirmed her qualification for the Paris Olympics, a historic milestone as she will be the first Indian athlete to compete in the women's 100m hurdles event at the Olympics. Jyothi holds the national record in the event and has consistently demonstrated her prowess.
This is none other than a race; it's going to change the fate of Indian athletics. With scorching speed, unwavering dedication, and a ready, infectious smile, Jyothi's journey is a legend in the making, proving that Indian women can also share the victory podium in any sport at world events.
India's Contingent for Paris Olympics 2024
The Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Olympiad for the Paris 2024 Games has been uncovered. The team consists of 257 individuals, out of which the 117 are pure athletes and 140 others are the coaching and support staff. A slight decrease in the total number of athletes from 121 to the previous Olympics Team in Tokyo, brings out the fact that the players have fewer teammates this time. Conversely, the extra support staff makes the entire team bigger.
The support staff is made up of coaches, officials, and other personnel that will accompany the athletes when they start the Games on July 26. IOA has changed athletes' to support staff members ratio in a more favourable way. Now it is approximately 1:1 instead of the traditional 3:1 ratio.
The athletics and shooting teams enjoy the longest list of support crew available, with 35 personnel supporting 50 players in these sports. The feature of shooting with the count of 21 players on their side and assisted by 18 coaching staff is the main attraction of the sport. The wrestling section consists of 6 participants and 12 other presently.
In a meeting conducted last week, the sports minister gave a go-ahead to the entire list. The IOA has stated that 67 supporting personnel will be housed in the Games Village. The remaining 72 will stay out of the Village, and the government will cover the expenses.
Hardik Pandya´s iconic fame arc
Hardik Pandya seems to have turned his ship around both on the field and through the people paying tribute to him. Enemies turned admirers as the all-rounder's heroics at the T20 World Cup have inspired creative displays of admiration from the crowd. In one particular instance a fan who was on the side of the playing was seen holding a shirt in his hands. The fan was from Vadodara, who had tossed far away a tee and then showered Hardik with a ball that he later made a spectacular one-handed catch. His dedication and Sheer will has got the mouths that booed to cheer his name the loudest.
Photo credit : NDTV Sports
The emotional and warm welcome he got in the native city was a proof this time Hardik was at the top of his act, and mostly that of a player with his performances at the T20 World Cup. With 144 runs at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57 was his big hitting which included a half-century and he also took 11 wickets at an average of 17.36 and a economy rate of 7.64 with best figures of 3/20.
Student´s corner
Maharashtra government set to move ahead with a new scheme, 12th passed students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 while diploma students will be granted Rs 8,000. Graduates will receive the most benefits at Rs 10,000 per month.
Tata Consultancy Service has said its plans to hire 40,000(approx) freshers in the current financial year.
18 year old tribal girl from a tribal community in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu has achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring 73.8 % in Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) securing a place in IIT Madras.
Maharashtra government announces free higher education policy for EWS, SEBC and OBC girls.
Cultural Joys
Understanding Muharram and Ashura: Special Day in the Islamic Calendar
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar, but it also hosts one of the most important events in Islamic history: Ashura. This year, the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1446 AH has been commemorated by Muslims all over the world on July 7 or 8, 2024. Ashura, which falls on July 16 2024, is a day celebrated by both Sunni and Shia Muslims but has very different connotations. Still, its impact is great and felt by all.
Muharram: A Month of Reflection
Muharram literally means "not permitted" or "forbidden." It is a month in which Muslims avoid war and worldly, mundane practices, and spend their days and nights in prayer and reflection. This month is ten days or sometimes even twelve days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, thus focusing on spiritual rejuvenation.
Ashura: Day of Sacrifice and Compassion
Ashura—the 10th day of Muharram—holds two historic events accomplished on this particular day. For Sunni Muslims, it is the day that the Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel saved themselves from Pharaoh's tyranny by crossing over the Red Sea. This wonderful miracle is predominantly celebrated with fasting, introspection, and donating to charity.
To the Shia Muslims, Ashura mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. His sacrifice became the epitome of resistance to oppression, injustice; it is.customarily commemorated with mourning processions and sermons teamed up with personal reflection.
A Day for Oneness and Commemoration
Even though Ashura is celebrated differently, it brings together all Muslims all across the world, moving away from the status of, hence bridging the gap between, intra-faith and sectarian differences. In many ways, Ashura reminds one of the values of sacrifice, compassion, and fight for justice. While commemorating Ashura, they join hands in an atmosphere of brotherhood and reminiscence.
Muharram and Ashura occupy special positions in the Islamic calendar, as a reminder to obey with all of the great ideals that form the very fabric of believers. Let us join in our sincerest reflection, deepest prayers, and remembrance in commemorating this consecrated month so dear to billions around the world and this day so dear to millions of followers hearts for the deathless sacrifices of those who came before.
Tech Corner
WhatsApp's New Favorite Filter: Revolutionizing Your Chatting Game!
WhatsApp has rolled out a new game-changing feature for easier access to the people and groups one contacts most often—the Favorites filter feature. This cool feature conveniently creates a shortlist in your Chats and Calls so you can enable users to communicate effortlessly with the people you engage with most.
Easily and quickly add your contacts and groups to your Favourites in simple steps:
- From Chats view, open the "Favourites" filter, select "Add favourite," from the contact list, select a contact, and confirm.
- While in the Calls view and at the top, select "Add favourite," then choose from the contact list a person or a group, and confirm.
- Manage your Favorites easily: reorder by drag and drop, delete contacts by swiping left and tapping "Remove."Nvidia Unleashes AI Magic: Turn into Your Favorite Game Characters!
Breaking ground, Nvidia has now announced an AI-powered tool to let Indian gamers and content creators turn themselves into any game character or superhero on the help of a PC with the power of Nvidia. This forms one of the most innovative demos at a firm-based event in New Delhi that promises to take gaming—talking at large—to a whole new level.
Nvidia has partnered with the top system builders to bring users Nvidia Studio PCs loaded with powerful RTX GPUs and available pan-India, so one can truly unleash their creativity and bring their imagination to life.
Stable Diffusion works with Nvidia's RTX GPU and enables the creation of images within seconds, turning users into their favorite characters. This is a godsend for content creators who want to make stunning thumbnails or promotional campaigns for any character's depiction.
Bringing this tech to life, an event demo turned a participant into a Ghost of Tsushima character in real-time right before one's very eyes. Setting almost endless possibilities, and the best thing is this magic can now happen offline because it's powered by an Nvidia RTX GPU.
Nvidia's Studio PCs, based on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, are designed specifically to meet Indian content creators and gamers requirements. These come pre configured to unleash the power of NVIDI Studio and RTX AI technologies, so as to revolutionize gaming and content creation. Get set to unleash your creativity and turn into your favorite characters!
Cinema and Entertainment
latest blockbuster
Kamal Haasan celebrates 'Kalki 2898 AD' milestone: Rs 1,000 cr and counting!
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan can't help but beam with pride—his latest sci-fi extravaganza, 'Kalki 2898 AD', crossed the monumental mark of Rs 1,000 crore at the global box office! Directed by Nag Ashwin, this masterpiece is leaving its mark across borders.
In a special video message, Kamal Haasan hinted at the moment that was worth cherishing and thanked everyone, hint at a more substantial role in the second part, making fans beg for more.
¨I have acted in over 250 films, but not many films achieve this milestone. It's a moment to be celebrated You'll see more of me in the second part. I am not going to talk about it now.¨
Kamal Haasan praised the enthusiasm of the director as none other than one of those legendary directors, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.
Kalki 2898 AD comes donning a sterling ensemble cast: Hayeish, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone in lead, backed by none other than Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, and, of course an able supporting cast. Mounted on a massive budget of Rs 600 crore and indulgently produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, this film sets a new definition for Indian cinema.
With the box office numbers going beyond all expectations, Kamal Haasan and the team can't stop celebrating.
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