A Bengaluru Class 11 student has authored Aazhikondan, a novel inspired by Ponniyin Selvan, imaginatively extending the Chola saga into Rajendra Chola’s maritime empire for young readers.
A reflection on quiet companionship, this poem honors the one who notices small shifts, offers gentle steadiness, and waits without pressure until a true smile returns and light settles naturally back into place.
Chennai photographer Ramya Sriram wins Nat Geo India Worldwide Contest 2025 for a dramatic Theyyam ritual image, overcoming injury and chaos, earning global recognition and inspiring cultural storytelling through workshops.
Rusfest 2026 in Puducherry blended Russian dance with diplomacy, launching scholarships, academic exchanges and trade links, while showcasing the Union Territory as a rising hub for Indo-Russian cultural, educational cooperation.
An honest reflection on finding comfort, creativity and clarity in solitude — how loving my own company became a source of peace, self-acceptance, and quiet joy rather than loneliness.
Chennai sweeper Padma earned citywide praise and Rajinikanth’s honour after returning ₹45 lakh jewellery she found on duty, highlighting everyday integrity, inspiring citizens, and showcasing her company’s culture of honesty.
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