Researchers at IISC have come up with two new methods to diagnose diabetes at an early stage. These methods will help doctors in detecting the disease without many complications. Here's more.
Vallabhajosyula Sriramulu, a 92-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, recently won a 10-km speed walking world championship. Here's more about the achievement and his inspiring story.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has selected five sports coaches for the Dronacharya Award this year. The award recognizes the extraordinary contribution of coaches and will be given on August 29. Here's more about the selected candidates.
Friendicoes, a shelter home for stray animals, which has been serving animals in distress for over three decades now, announced that it would have to close down due to lack of funds. Here is how people came together to save their beloved shelter home in Delhi.
Lalita Babar, a 26-year-old long distance runner, made headlines yet again by breaking her own record in 3000-meter steeplechase. Here are five incredible things about her.
A baby elephant fell in a deep dry well in Andhra Pradesh. It tried its best to come out, but all in vain. Finally, the rescue team came on the spot and helped the elephant escape. Watch the cute footage here.
A government school in Sangrur, Punjab found a great way to recognise and honour its construction workers by putting their names on the foundation plaque of the building. The plaque has the names of all the 21 workers including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians and painters.
Mohammad Iftekhar Khan developed his interest in martial arts when he was just nine. He later became a scrap dealer, but did not let his passion die. He has already won several medals in Kickboxing, and is now all set to represent Maharashtra in the nationals.
One would think this 80-year-old would have hung up his boots a long time ago. Why then is he, instead of reading a newspaper on the porch and playing with his grandchildren, busy keeping the local government, policemen and officials on their toes? Meet K.R. 'Traffic' Ramaswamy, a social activist who fears none.
Over 2,000 fuel outlets in India will be powered by solar energy by the end of this year. This will enable dealers of oil companies to save about Rs. 20,000 monthly on the power bill. Here's more about the initiative.