Author: Eva Benerjee

Tenzing Norgay was born on May 29, 1914, in the Himalayas near Mount Everest. Mountains would define his life and legacy. His Sherpa family lived in the Himalayas, where life was tough, solitary, and deeply connected to nature. Long winters, difficult terrain, and hard work were daily necessities. It is said that a Buddhist monk named him Tenzing Norgay instead of Namgyal Wangdi. The name was spiritual, but no one could have predicted its fame. Early life Tenzing was raised with the Himalayas in view. Locals see Mount Everest as more than a mountain. It was holy. People feared and…

Renowned director Rajkumar Hirani is set to unveil a brand new talent from his own bloodline into the world of film, that being his son Vir Hirani, who will appear in his first-ever series role in the new Jio digital release titled Pritam & Pedro. Rajkumar’s leap into the world of OTT (over-the-top) streaming television has generated a lot of excitement among both fans of his filmmaking style and scriptwriter/director Avinash Arun, who has helmed other critically-acclaimed series such as Paatal Lok and The Three of Us. The series will air on the Jio Hotstar platform, which is projected to…

The Cockroach Janta Party launched on Instagram three days ago, and has become one of the biggest surprises of 2026 thus far, with over 6.6 million followers. The CJP started as an internet meme that quickly evolved into a digital platform providing voice and commentary for young people about joblessness, frustration, politics and social media activism. Many observers are amazed at how many people are following this new page; the volume of followers in such a short amount of time means that CJP may now be competing with major Indian political parties in terms of followers on Instagram. The CJP…

Twisha had complained to her family about suffering from significant emotional and psychological distress since she had been married. Ms. Sharma discussed with her family how she felt trapped in her husband’s home and wanted to go back home to Noida. Twisha Singh’s family has accused her in-laws of Harassment in the form of Mental Harassment, monetary and social pressure for dowry, economic coercion through creating joint bank accounts, offers, ownership interests on assets, emotional abuse and ongoing emotional abuse. Twisha Sharma, a 31 year old model and actress was found dead in her new home. The incident occurred on…

Every year on May 21st, India observes an “Anti-Terrorism Day” devoted to creating awareness about the threats posed by terrorist groups and violence. This year’s event focuses on the significance of continuing to encourage peace, unity, and harmony. The overall goal of the observance is to educate the youth about how extremist ideologies have been detrimental care for our world. Background The justification for commemorating anti-terrorism day on May 21st stems from a heinous act committed against a leader of our nation. On the night of May 21, 1991, at Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu), a former prime minister (Rajiv Gandhi), who…

As part of its plans to develop a major national security base and enhance the connectivity infrastructure for the North Bengal and Northeast regions of India, the state government of West Bengal has made a decision to transfer approximately 120 acres of land located in the strategically important Siliguri Corridor (popularly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck”) to the Central Government of India. Strategic Importance of the ‘Chicken’s Neck’ Implicitly, the Siliguri Corridor is one of India’s most highly sensitive areas in terms of geography: a narrow strip of land (20 to 22 km at certain points) that links mainland…

Every aspect of Sonam’s outfit, from the fabric to the cut and the color, is representative of her mother. The symbolism of her attire is larger than just her own personal expression. Rather, it’s also a way for her to share with the world something that has been meaningful to her mother throughout her life – experiencing nature, feeling love, and having a sense of peace. Alongside representing her mother’s spirit and connection to her childhood, Sonam wants to inspire others to look at the world differently and see the beauty in their everyday surroundings. By doing so, Sonam hopes…

Dashrath Manjhi was born on 14 January 1934 in the small village of Gehlaur in Bihar, India. He hailed from a poor labour family of a socially backward community and his life since childhood was full of hardships. Gehlaur was encircled by rocky hills and jagged country. The village had little development, bad roads, almost no medical facilities and very few avenues for education or employment. Most families lived as farmers and day workers. Hunger, poverty, struggle, these were everyday parts of life. As a child, Dashrath had seen people walk long distances for basic needs. Often villagers had to…

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, have had all criminal charges dropped against them by the U.S. Department of Justice. This brings to an end the high-profile securities and wire fraud investigation in New York into the Adani Group and the Adani family after months of investigation. The closure of this major criminal investigation is considered very significant because it represents a critical step forward in the business relationship between the U.S. and India. Analysts believe that the resolution of this case will likely rebuild confidence in international financial institutions and lenders, who had been acting cautiously toward…

Tilak Varma, a cricketer from India; and Sree Leela, a Southern actress; have recently become the subject of many rumors on social media. The dating rumors started after a viral incident involving Mumbai Indians cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma at the ongoing cricket season, leading fans to assume they were dating. However, new reports and quotes from friends of the actress present information to clarify how the rumors started. How Did Rumours Begin? Rumors of their potential relationship began after an interaction between the Mumbai Indians players. A clip went viral on social media in which Yadav teased Varma,…