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Jul 17 12 tweets 3 min read
He wasn’t a topper. He wasn’t a child genius.But today, Prof. H.C. Verma is the man behind India’s love for physics.

If you’ve prepped for IIT-JEE, chances are, this man’s book was your Bible.

Scroll down to journey through the life of the teacher who taught us more than just science.>>

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Jul 12 6 tweets 2 min read
He came with just one suitcase and left with a suitcase full of life lessons.

When Japanese entrepreneur Keigo Takeda moved to India, he stepped into a world of beautiful chaos, unexpected challenges, and endless learning.

In just one year, he discovered what it means to move forward through uncertainty, collaborate across cultures, and create value in the face of constant change.

Curious how India shaped his mindset forever? Scroll down to find out. >>

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Jul 6 12 tweets 3 min read
What if a simple turban could tell a story of tradition, trust, and a secret recipe loved worldwide?

It all began in a tiny 4-seater eatery in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, where a paan seller saw the magic in his wife’s biryani — made with a rare rice and tender local goat meat.

Over decades, that humble eatery grew into a global empire, serving thousands of plates every day — all while staying true to the flavour and values symbolized by that white turban.

On world biryani day, scroll down to uncover the delicious journey behind this iconic biryani, now famous from Chennai to New York! >>

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Jul 5 14 tweets 4 min read
He was once a barefoot boy in a remote UP village, mesmerised by earthworms and butterflies.

Years later, he’d help solve the biggest crimes in India, not with a gun, but with DNA.
This is the forgotten story of Dr Lalji Singh, the pioneer who brought DNA fingerprinting to India, transformed criminal investigation, and made science accessible to millions.

Scroll down to discover how a farmer’s son became the ‘Father of Indian DNA Fingerprinting’. >>

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Jul 4 13 tweets 3 min read
That blue shirt on Brad Pitt in F1 is not just high fashion — it’s heritage.

Woven using a 700-year-old indigenous craft from Gujarat called Tangaliya, this shirt tells a powerful story of love, resilience, and revival.

Scroll down to unravel the threads of this timeless legacy. >>

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Jul 3 10 tweets 3 min read
What If a Temple Pond Could Help Save a Species?

In Assam’s Biswanath district, an ancient temple is quietly leading a conservation revolution.

With no fences or fanfare, the Nagshankar temple has become a safe haven for 13 freshwater turtle species, including some that were once thought extinct in the wild.

Thanks to the temple’s sacred pond, local turtle guardians, and the powerful blend of faith and ecology, these gentle scavengers are making a comeback.

Scroll down to see how a centuries-old tradition is helping turtles return to the wild →

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Jul 3 8 tweets 2 min read
“Writing was in me since the beginning. I knew I wanted to write something meaningful, something lasting,” said Pintu Pohan to The Telegraph. Image In a bustling corner of Behala, Kolkata, sits a modest paan shop. Behind the counter stands a man who has written 12 Bengali books, over 200 poems and stories, and been published in Desh, Anandamela, Sananda and more.
Jul 2 8 tweets 2 min read
In the 1960s, Dr. Pramod Sethi, an Indian surgeon, saw a gap that Western prosthetics didn’t work for people who walked barefoot or sat cross-legged.

So he joined hands with Ram Chandra Sharma, a sculptor, and together they created the Jaipur Foot, an innovation born from empathy, not profit.

Decades later, that same invention would cross borders into war-torn Afghanistan…Where thousands of amputees, injured by landmines, would walk again, thanks to India’s ongoing prosthetic camps.

Swipe to discover how a humble Indian invention is rewriting destinies across the world →

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Jul 1 14 tweets 4 min read
When Dr. Ratan Chandra Kar arrived on an Andaman shore in 1998, he wasn’t just entering a forest—he was stepping into 150 years of silence, mistrust, and pain.

The Jarawas had resisted every outsider for generations.

But instead of fear, Dr. Kar met them with food, respect, and quiet persistence.

He didn’t just save lives. He proved that true change begins not with authority, but with humility.

How do you rebuild trust where none existed?

On Doctors' Day, scroll down to see how one man did it—with no weapons, just empathy.

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Jun 25 4 tweets 1 min read
“Dekh rahe ho, Binod?”The line that made us laugh. The face we instantly recognised. But Bhushan ji from Panchayat played by Durgesh Kumar, has lived a story far deeper than that dialogue.

Born in Darbhanga, Bihar, Durgesh moved to Delhi in 2001 with dreams of becoming an engineer.

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#DurgeshKumar #Panchayat #LaapataaLadies #NSD #Darbhanga #InspiringImage When entrance exams didn’t go his way, he didn’t give up. He shifted paths, not purpose.

He studied at IGNOU, joined theatre, and later earned a diploma from the National School of Drama. From street plays to the screen, every step was built on determination.
Jun 9 13 tweets 3 min read
From borrowed gear to breaking barriers, India’s women ice hockey players have carved their legacy on frozen ponds.

In the biting cold of Ladakh, where the ice was cracked and the support even thinner, they laid down their own rink, one midnight layer at a time. They were mocked, sidelined, and told to quit, but they didn’t just stay. They scored.

Now, with a bronze at the IIHF Asia Cup, their skates have etched a new chapter in Indian sport—one built on grit, defiance, and generations of quiet revolution.

Swipe to witness the fire beneath the ice >>>

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Jun 2 10 tweets 3 min read
Not another tuition-fueled test. Not another foreign board with a one-size-fits-all promise.

As 100 Indian schools prepare to bring in the Western Australian curriculum, a quiet shift in education is underway—one where students learn by doing, questioning, building. This move signals a deeper alignment with what learning could really be.

Swipe through to explore how this new board could change the future of Indian classrooms—project by project, question by question >>

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Jun 2 10 tweets 3 min read
No fences. No profit. Just fierce devotion to the planet.

As Telangana celebrates its roots this Telangana Day, one man’s 40-year-long commitment reminds us what it truly means to belong to the land.

In a quiet village, he didn’t just grow a forest, he gave back to the Earth, tree by tree, pond by pond.

Swipe through to witness how resistance took root in soil and how legacy can be leaf by leaf.👉

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Jun 1 9 tweets 3 min read
"Kem Cho? Maja Ma?" (How are you? All good?) is how Guilherme Sachetim, 48, greets his cows in Brazil. It's a simple phrase with roots that run deep into history.

In the 1940s, a young Gir bull named Krishna was gifted to Brazilian cattle baron Celso Garcia Sid by the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. This simple gesture had profound implications for Brazil’s dairy industry, forever changing its future.

Swipe to read the fascinating story behind this unique India-Brazil connection. >>

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May 23 16 tweets 4 min read
A humble Indian street food just stole the spotlight on MasterChef Australia!

In a recent episode, Delhi-born Depinder Chhibber wowed the judges with her live assembly of Raj Kachori—a crisp, hollow shell packed with spiced potatoes, chickpeas, vara-infused yogurt, and tangy chutneys.

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#MasterChefAustralia #DepinderChhibber #RajKachori #Rajasthan #KachoriImage Crunchy, colourful, and bursting with flavour, this regal snack hails from Bikaner, Rajasthan, and has journeyed across regions, reinventing itself along the way—from sweet to spicy, festive to everyday. Image
May 21 15 tweets 4 min read
What do a tiger and a goat have in common? For Wagh Bakri Tea, they symbolise unity, equality, and the perfect blend of flavours.

Since 1892, Wagh Bakri’s iconic logo and legendary tea have stood for breaking barriers and celebrating diversity.

Swipe through while you enjoy your morning chai to discover the story behind this ₹2,000 crore empire!>>

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May 20 13 tweets 3 min read
He rose, not from legacy, but from the land.Born into a Dalit Buddhist family, CJI Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai studied in classrooms without benches and was raised by a teacher mother and an Ambedkarite father.

From striking down electoral bonds to upholding the abrogation of Article 370, his rulings reflect a rare blend of empathy and constitutional depth.

Swipe to discover the story of India’s 52nd Chief Justice. >>

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May 18 9 tweets 2 min read
Despite its simple nature, ‘Shrikhand’ has transcended generations with its rich history and delightful flavours.

Here’s how this timeless delicacy evolved, captivating taste buds and leaving a lasting impression on culinary traditions.

Swipe through to explore >>>

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May 18 10 tweets 3 min read
“HIV? That’s a foreign problem,” thought India in the 80s.

But in a tiny Chennai lab, two women were already fighting it.

They found India’s first cases. Quietly started a battle but saved millions.

#WorldAidsVaccineDay #AIDS #HIV #IndianScientist #HIVAwareness #IndianWomenInSTEM #PublicHealthHeroes #DrSunitiSolomon #AIDSPreventionImage This is how Dr Suniti Solomon and her student Sellapan Nirmala forced India to act on HIV, preventing an epidemic.

Swipe to know their story.>> Image
May 16 11 tweets 3 min read
"When the West said 'no supercomputers for you,' India said 'hold my tea!'

In the 1980s, while the US and Europe tried to block India’s access to supercomputers, one man refused to back down.

#Innovation #Tech #Supercomputer #PARAM #MadeInIndia #TechRevolution #VijayBhatkar Image Enter Vijay Bhatkar — who turned the ‘impossible’ into the 'possible’ and gave India its first homegrown supercomputer.

Swipe to see how India built its first indigenous supercomputer, and in doing so, changed the future forever. >> Image
May 16 11 tweets 3 min read
They didn’t wear uniforms, but they wore courage on their paws.

They sniffed out bombs, charged into flames, shielded their handlers, and gave everything they had—without hesitation.

Here are 8 of India’s bravest Army Dogs, who fought for the nation in silence… and became legends.

Swipe to meet these real-life heroes 🐾⛳ >>

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