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Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav Builds Grand Shiva Temple In Etawah, Signaling Subtle Shift In SP’s Hindutva Strategy
As the Samajwadi Party (SP) gears up for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections with its PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) ...
Horse Handler-Turned-IITian: How Kedarnath’s Atul Kumar went from Mountains to Mathematics
For Atul, cracking IIT JAM wasn't just an academic challenge — it was a step toward breaking away from a life of physical ...
From Kedarnath trail to IIT: Pony handler’s son heads to Chennai for MSc in Mathematics
Atul Kumar, a 21-year-old from a humble background in Rudraprayag, has overcome immense challenges to pursue his education. Supporting his family as a mule handler since the devastating 2013 Kedarnath ...
Kedarnath Pony Handler's Son Cracks IIT-JAM, Gets Admission At IIT Madras
Sharing a message for students from similar backgrounds, Atul said that if his story encourages even a few students to keep ...
Dehradun Diary: From Kedarnath mule paths to IIT Madras, Atul’s journey is one of grit and goals
Atul Kumar once made a living by transporting pilgrims on mules and horseback along the Kedarnath Dham trails, suppoting his ...
7 years of Dhadak: 5 films that echo its tale of love and societal struggles
On Dhadak’s 7th anniversary, we revisit 5 Hindi films that explored love entangled in caste, religion, trauma, and societal ...
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Badri-Kedar Temple Committee seeking legal advice over construction of replica of Kedarnath temple in Samajwadi Party’s bastion Etawah
Opposition to replica Kedarnath temple in Etawah by BKTC and priest community sparks legal action and controversy.