** From Kannada medium school to NASA’s doorsteps: Karnataka village thrilled by local lad’s feat

Dinesh Vasanth Hegde, a research assistant in space science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is on the moon after being selected for the scholarship of 1.35 lakh dollars by NASA

** ‘No noise, no pollution, no petrol’: Tamil Nadu man makes his own e-bike

Having lost his job to the lockdown, Saravanan has been supporting his family of seven by farming. This left him with some spare time to experiment with machines — a passion since his childhood.

Meet 42-year old A Saravanan, an electrician from Idiyathur in Ponnamaravathi.

** Flying high: Kempegowda International Airport staff best in Central Asia

Employees of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru have been adjudged “The Best Airport Staff in India and Central Asia” at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.

** UAE: Meet the Indian scientist who discovered 11 species of insects

An Indian scientist based in Abu Dhabi has been awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Prize for discovering 11 species of insects.

Dr Anitha Saji, scientist at the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD), said insects are an important component of biodiversity and crucial for ecological balance.

** Sports News | Inspiring Story of India’s First Specially-abled IAS Officer LY Suhas Who Will Represent the Country in Paralympics

Noida District Magistrate and para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj will become the first civil servant from the country to represent India in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.

** Can You Guess the Former India Fast Bowler Who is Now a Astrophysicist? Details Inside

Former India fast bowler Aavishkar Salvi, who made his international debut against Bangladesh is possibly the most educated Indian cricketer ever.

 The 39-year-old Mumbai-born cricketer has now completed his PhD in Astrophysics