# Uttarakhand born mountaineer, marathon runner and mother of one adds North America’s highest mountain to her Seven Summits journey after overcoming extreme weather and one of mountaineering’s toughest expeditions Indian mountaineer and endurance athlete Kavita Chand has successfully summited Denali (6,190 metres), the highest peak in North America, adding another significant milestone to her mission of climbing the highest mountain on each of the world’s seven continents. Born and raised in Almora, Uttarakhand, and now based in Mumbai, Kavita left her corporate career in 2024 to pursue long-distance running…
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India Wins Women’s 4×100m Relay Gold at New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026
HRDS INDIA Sports Academy’s S. S. Sneha plays a key role as India equals the Championship Record India’s women’s 4×100m relay team delivered an outstanding performance to win the gold medal at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet, clocking 44.07 seconds to equal the Championship Record. The Indian quartet of Srabani Nanda, S. S. Sneha, Tamanna, and Sudekshina combined speed, precision, and excellent baton exchanges to secure victory against a competitive international field. The meet, held annually at Banqiao Stadium in New…
Read MoreMelwyn Williams Carries Indian Independent Cinema to Cannes with Two Films, Announces New Indo-Portuguese Co-Production ‘Bebinca’
Indian filmmaker Melwyn Williams represented a new wave of rooted and globally aware Indian storytellers at the Cannes Film Festival this year, marking his presence with two important cinematic projects and strengthening India’s voice in the international independent film landscape. Melwyn attended Cannes with his completed feature film Yeh Hawayein Bhi Kuch Kehte Hain (Even the Wind Says Something), while also officially announcing his upcoming Indo-Portuguese co-production Bebinca, a film deeply inspired by Goa’s cultural memory, emotional history, and Indo-European heritage. At a time when Indian independent cinema is increasingly…
Read MoreTulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Telengana scales Mount Everest
#From fitness journey to conquering Everest, Tulasi Reddy inspires India with determination and resilience For many, climbing Mount Everest is the ultimate adventure. For Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori, it became a journey of resilience, discipline, transformation, and perseverance that inspired people . Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Bowrampet Village, Quthbullapur Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana, has successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline, endurance training, and relentless preparation. What makes Tulasi’s story inspiring is how ordinarily it began. Once a foodie who simply wanted to get fit, he gradually transformed gym…
Read MoreHRDS INDIA Sports Academy Athlete Hemanga Borgohain Wins Silver at Senior Indian Athletics Meet in Chennai
# Assam long jumper secures second place in the U-20 category with a 6.99m jump at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Assam athlete Hemanga Borgohain clinched the silver medal in the U-20 men’s long jump event at the Senior Indian Athletics Meet held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, delivering an impressive jump of 6.99 metres. Hemanga, who trains with HRDS INDIA Sports Academy, added another significant achievement to his growing athletics career with his performance at the national-level competition. Competing against athletes from across the country, Hemanga displayed consistency and composure…
Read MoreBhilwara Sur Sangam 2026 Concludes on a High Note with Spellbinding Performances in New Delhi
# Legendary Hindustani vocalist Pt. Mukul Shivputra casts a spell as audiences immerse in a profound musical experience The 13th edition of Bhilwara Sur Sangam, the flagship Indian classical music festival presented by the LNJ Bhilwara Group, concluded on April 5 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, with an evening of profound musical brilliance. Following a resounding opening, the second day drew an equally enthusiastic gathering of music lovers, connoisseurs, and cultural patrons, bringing the two-day celebration to a memorable close. The evening commenced with a captivating sitar recital by Shri…
Read MoreBhilwara Sur Sangam 2026 Opens to a Full House in New Delhi with Soul-Stirring Performances
# Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh sets the tone as audiences reconnect with classical roots The 13th edition of Bhilwara Sur Sangam, the flagship Indian classical music festival presented by the LNJ Bhilwara Group, commenced on April 4 at the Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, witnessing an overwhelming turnout of classical music enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and cultural patrons. The opening evening set a resonant tone for the two-day cultural celebration, reaffirming the festival’s stature as a distinguished platform for India’s rich musical traditions. The evening began with a Hindustani…
Read MorePress Pause, Play Big: Your Long Weekend Watchlist
The long weekend arrives right when the entertainment calendar hits peak momentum. Whether you’re planning quiet catchups at home, latenight binges, or family afternoons in front of the TV, this long break offers the perfect excuse to switch off—and tune in. From courtroom chaos and comingofage romances to global action dramas, the OTT slate this week is stacked. With Airtel IPTV, add to that the thrill of IPL weekend clashes, and you’ve got a screenpacked few days ahead—best enjoyed on the biggest screen in the house—bringing together 27 top OTT…
Read MoreLNJ Bhilwara Group Announces 13th Edition of ‘Bhilwara Sur Sangam’: A Grand Confluence of Classical Maestros in New Delhi
The LNJ Bhilwara Group is proud to announce the return of its premier Indian classical music festival, Bhilwara Sur Sangam, for its 13th edition. The two-day cultural landmark will be held at the Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, on April 4 and 5, 2026. Established as a cornerstone of the capital’s cultural calendar, the festival continues its mission of celebrating India’s profound musical heritage by providing a prestigious platform for both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions. This year’s curation promises an immersive experience of raga-based performances, further solidifying the event's reputation for…
Read MoreTOISA 2025: Where a Year of Indian Sports Comes Together
Different seasons, different stages — now one evening in Lucknow, as TOISA 2025 gathers its nominees on March 21. The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards arrives at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow on March 21, 2026 with a field that feels less like a nominee list and more like a snapshot of a year that refused to stay in one lane. There are the women who powered India to an ODI World Cup title, and a Champions Trophy-winning core that reasserted white-ball dominance with the T20 World…
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