– by Pratyusha Mukherjee High on the Tibetan Plateau, approximately 240 kilometres northwest of Lhasa, lies Namtso, a vast saline lake covering about 1,920 square kilometres at an elevation of 4,718 metres. Known in Tibetan as gnam mtsho, meaning “Heavenly Lake,” Namtso carries a name deeply rooted in the landscape and spiritual traditions of Tibet. Nam refers to the sky or heaven, while tso means lake. Historically, Mongolian pilgrims called it Tengri Nor, a name conveying the same celestial meaning. Yet this ancient name faces a distinctly modern challenge. As global maps, travel databases, and digital platforms proliferate, inconsistent or…
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– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Sepoy Harmanjot Singh of the Athletics Team at Sikh Regimental Centre, Ramgarh, produced an impressive performance at the Japan Track & Field Grand Prix Series – Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2026 in Niigata, Japan, securing the silver medal in the 10,000m race. Harmanjot clocked 28:30.86 to finish second in the prestigious event, adding another international achievement to his growing athletics record. The feat comes on the back of a strong domestic showing at the recently concluded 75th Inter-Services Athletics Championship, where Harmanjot claimed victories in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events. The Eastern Command…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Baranica Elangovan’s historic bronze medal at the Asian Games has given Indian pole vault a new sense of belief, while inspiring her long-time coach Milber Bertrand Russell to set bigger targets for his ward. The 29-year-old from Tamil Nadu created history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by becoming the first Indian pole-vaulter, male or female, to win a medal at the Asian Games. Her bronze also marked India’s first medal in pole vault at the Olympics, Asian Games or Commonwealth Games. Baranica cleared 4.15m to share the bronze with Kazakhstan’s Polina. Japan’s Misaki Morota…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan JCO Neeru Dhanda capped a memorable day for India’s trap shooters, following up a team silver alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer with individual gold and a new Asian Games record.Neeru Dhanda produced a stunning double at the Asian Games on Tuesday, helping India secure silver in the women’s trap team event before returning hours later to claim individual gold with a new Asian Games record. The team competition was decided by the combined qualification scores of the three shooters. Neeru led India’s charge with an impressive 118 out of 125, a score that…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday described India as a “First Responder” and “Preferred Security Partner” in the Indian Ocean Region, asserting that the country’s growing maritime responsibilities require stronger surveillance and response mechanisms. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, Singh said India’s strategic position and responsibilities in the region were expanding amid increasingly complex maritime challenges, including congestion, deception and grey-zone activities. He highlighted the Indian Navy’s expanding operational reach, noting that Indian warships are deployed across the South China Sea, Mediterranean and Atlantic, demonstrating the country’s blue-water…
India and Fiji held a meeting of their Bilateral Joint Working Group (JWG) in New Delhi on Monday, reviewing ongoing defence cooperation and discussing avenues to further strengthen the bilateral defence partnership. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Mason Smith. During the meeting, the two sides took stock of ongoing bilateral defence cooperation and exchanged views on measures to expand and deepen engagement in the defence sector. The discussions focused on strengthening the existing partnership and exploring new avenues for closer cooperation between India and Fiji.…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India signed off their Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey Pool A campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Bangladesh 10-0 in a rain-hit contest on Monday to register their fifth straight win. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led the rout with a hat-trick, while Shilanand Lakra scored twice as the defending champions finished atop Pool A with a perfect five wins from five matches and a goal difference of +45. India will now face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals on October 1. Malaysia and South Korea will contest the other semi-final. Heavy rain made conditions difficult throughout the…
-by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India’s Esha Singh produced a stunning display of composure under pressure to win the silver medal in the women’s 25m Pistol event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, surviving five tense shoot-offs before narrowly missing out on gold. The 21-year-old Hyderabad shooter finished the final with 38 hits, level with China’s Xiao Jiaruixuan. The Chinese shooter eventually prevailed 3-2 in the final shoot-off to claim the gold, leaving Esha with a hard-earned silver. Both shooters also equalled the Asian Games record of 38 hits set by China’s Liu Rui at the Hangzhou 2023 Games.…
An Ex-Servicemen Rally under the ‘Atoot Bandhan’ initiative was organised by Assam Terriers in Silchar on September 28 to strengthen engagement with veterans and address their welfare-related concerns. Around 75 participants, including Veer Naris, ex-servicemen and veterans from various arms and services, attended the rally. During the event, participants raised and discussed issues related to pensions, documentation, welfare schemes and other entitlements. Representatives of the unit interacted with the veterans and provided assistance in resolving their concerns and facilitating access to various welfare benefits. The initiative reaffirmed the Indian Army’s commitment to the welfare of its veterans and their families,…
Cadets of Sainik School Nagrota put up a strong performance at the Zonal and Intra-District Athletics Meets, winning multiple medals across track and field events in the Under-14 and Under-17 categories. The cadets excelled in a range of disciplines, including sprints, middle- and long-distance races, jumps and throws, showcasing their athletic ability and competitive spirit. In the Under-14 category, Anjali Patel, Ansh Butola, Hitishi Sharma, Lucky Kumar, Stanzin Nangsal, Kairvi, Akshita Sharma and Rishikant clinched gold medals in various events at the Zonal Meet. Tenzin Paldon secured a silver medal in the 400-metre event. The Under-17 cadets also recorded several…