Forty years ago, Ramdas Gawde started his journey at the Sachivalaya Gymkhana ground, a cricket pitch inside the Oval Maidan in Mumbai. Over the years, the maidan faced neglect and decay until it was restored in 1999. The restoration was spearheaded by the Oval Cooperage Residents’ Association (OCRA) and the Organisation for Verdant Ambience and…
Narendra Modi, who is now turning 74, has had a long and influential political career. Starting from his days as a Sangh Pracharak and rising through the ranks of the BJP, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001. His administration was credited with rapid reconstruction and economic development, putting Gujarat on the map…
Baiju Thittala, the Indian-origin Mayor of Cambridge, shared his inspiring journey from working in paddy fields to becoming the first non-white Mayor of the city. Despite facing social and economic challenges, he pursued his dream of studying law and entering politics. Through hard work and perseverance, he achieved his goals and is now working towards…
Three men from India, including Syed Ilias Hussaini and Mohd Sufiyan, were promised jobs in Russia but instead found themselves forced to fight in a private Russian army in Ukraine. They endured harsh conditions, including long work shifts and being fired upon when exhausted. They had to dig trenches and use weapons they were unfamiliar…