As a child in the 1950s, Ernie Peterson remembers watching the Olympics on TV. “I sat there absolutely fascinated and thought, ‘You know, it would be nice to attend one day.’”

Rotary International, in its quest for environmental protection and sustainability of the earth’s resources, has launched a drive to encourage the transition from traditional to renewable energy sources to combat climate change and ensure a sustainable future for the present and future generations.

When you think of food streets, you think of busy and crowded lanes, with calls from servers beckoning you to their stalls, steam wafting off pans and aromas that draw you in. You think them as

For an Army veteran, photography — and Rotary — have opened up the world.

Dr Avul Pakir ­Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam’s life as a student was very challenging, filled with hardships and struggles. There was a time when he had to sell newspapers from door-to-door to support his family and for his education. He came from a very modest background and journeyed from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, and became the President of India. He was truly the People’s President. He contributed immensely to the development of the country both as a scientist and as a president. He was an exceptional teacher, an aerospace scientist and a staunch nationalist who was a great dreamer and visionary at the same time.

Everyday life is a testament to strength and resilience for the women beedi workers of Solapur.

In the summer movie season, when people seek escape with superhero sequels and action thrillers, I joined millions who flocked to theaters in 2023 for a deeply thoughtful history film that became a rare summer hit to go against the mould.

The capacity to be good, to do good, and be seen as good — the Indian team has lived this