Gangadhar Kantem
By Kantem Gangadhar Last updated: 1 August 2026 Most Indian cricket stories start with talent. This one starts with a money problem. In Borivali, uncles and relatives scraped together small notes so a skinny teenager could join a local camp. Fifty rupees here, a little help there. Nobody in that circle was dreaming about Barbados … Read more
Ajinkya Rahane biography By Kantem Gangadhar — Biography / Sports / July 31, 2026 The Announcement That Came Too Soon Every Indian cricket fan remembers the Gabba 2021 win. Few remember that the captain who made it happen is now 38 — and on July 30, 2026, he posted a video that ended a chapter. … Read more
The Revolt of 1857: The Night Meerut Refused to Stay Silent On the evening of May 10, 1857, a group of Indian soldiers in Meerut broke open the local jail, freed 85 of their fellow sepoys, and marched straight toward Delhi. Within 24 hours, an 82-year-old poet-emperor who hadn’t held real power in decades found … Read more
Introduction: The 2026 Commonwealth Games weren’t supposed to happen in Glasgow. When Australia’s Victoria state pulled out of hosting duties, the future of the entire event looked genuinely uncertain for a while. Glasgow stepped in, took stock of what was actually affordable, and built a smaller Games around that reality. The result is the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games — scheduled from 23 July to 2 August 2026 … Read more
Introduction: Not every dream begins under bright floodlights. Some start on uneven ground in Bihar, where the only person watching is a father who skipped lunch to pay for the bus ticket that got his son to practise. For Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s family, cricket wasn’t a hobby. It was a calculated bet one they made with … Read more
Introduction: India has achieved another major milestone in indigenous defence technology with the successful flight test of the Kusha Missile System, an advanced long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The successful test marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s multi-layered air defence network and reducing dependence on imported … Read more
Introduction Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen in the history of international cricket. Over the years, he has transformed himself from a talented young cricketer into one of the most successful athletes in the world through discipline, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His remarkable consistency across all … Read more
The Heart of India: A Complete Guide to the National Capital Territory Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is the political, administrative, and cultural heart of India. Home to the nation’s Parliament, the President’s Residence, the Supreme Court, and numerous central government institutions, Delhi holds a unique place in the … Read more
Introduction: Tripura is one of India’s most fascinating northeastern states, known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient royal history, lush green landscapes, vibrant tribal traditions, and remarkable biodiversity. Surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides and sharing its eastern boundary with Assam and Mizoram, Tripura occupies a strategic position in Northeast India. Despite being one of … Read more
Fact-checked and updated: 14 August 2026 Featured image: AI-generated artistic illustration of the ice stupa concept, not an actual photograph. In 1996, out of every hundred students who sat for the Class 10 board exams in Ladakh, roughly five passed. Read that again. Ninety-five children were being told, year after year, that the system had … Read more
