Puran Patrika

Alexander the Great built one of history’s largest empires, but his campaign into the Indian subcontinent stalled when his exhausted troops mutinied after years of brutal fighting, heavy losses, and harsh monsoon conditions. Although ancient writers claimed he feared the powerful Gangaridai, the sources show he never reached the Ganges and ultimately turned back because his army could not endure another campaign. Read more...

Alexander the Great's Indian Campaign

11.21.2025HistoryThemeMyesha Munro

The Rohingya are a Muslim minority from Myanmar’s Rakhine state who have been systematically stripped of citizenship, targeted through decades of state-backed persecution, and forced into repeated waves of displacement, most notably the mass exodus of 2017. Today nearly a million live in overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, where unsafe conditions, limited rights, and an uncertain future reflect both the aftermath of genocide and the world’s failure to protect them. Read more...

Rohingya

11.21.2025HistoryThemeMyesha Munro

Mary Kom: A Journey of Grit, Glory, and Inspiration

Mary Kom rose from a life of poverty and social barriers in rural Manipur to become the most decorated female boxer in world championship history, proving her critics wrong at every step. Her legacy now extends beyond her medals as she mentors young athletes, champions gender equality, and stands as a symbol of resilience and possibility for women across India. Read more...

Mary Kom: A Journey of Grit, Glory, and Inspiration

11.21.2025CultureThemeAmar Lekh

The Rise of Bangladesh’s Women’s Football

Bangladesh’s women’s national team made history by qualifying for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, ending a 45-year wait for the country to return to a major continental stage. Their success has become a symbol of national pride and gender progress, inspiring a new generation while reshaping the future of football in Bangladesh. Read more...

The Rise of Bangladesh’s Women’s Football

11.21.2025CultureThemeSarah Rahman

Hamza Choudhury’s decision to represent Bangladesh marked a historic shift for the country’s football identity, instantly raising its global profile and inspiring a wave of diaspora players to follow his lead. His choice has sparked institutional reform, renewed national optimism, and a broader movement connecting Bangladesh’s sporting future with its global diaspora. Read more...