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Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
International Day of Families: Celebrating the quiet pillars of valour and strength behind the Indian Armed Forces
The strength of the armed forces lies not just in those who wear the uniform, but in the unwavering support of their families — the ones who endure every deployment, distance and homecoming with silent resilience. This International Day of Families, students from across Delhi-NCR, raised in army households, reflect on how courage, discipline and sacrifice shaped their lives. Khushboo Jamwal, a first-year student at IGDTUW, is the daughter of a sepoy in the Indian Army. For her, supporting her father is a calling in itself. 'Papa has always been the embodiment of duty — to the nation and to us. Whether in uniform or at home, his discipline and quiet strength became the foundation of our family,' she says, adding, 'We may not serve on the frontlines, but we've always felt part of his journey. It's a proud feeling, knowing we're the strength behind someone who strengthens the nation.' Vidushi Sharma, a second-year student at Sri Venkateswara College, says her brother, a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, is both her hero and her anchor. 'He's like a second mother to me. His mantra, 'rona band karo, aur karm karo,' keeps me going. I've seen his journey up close — from preparing for the forces to now serving — and it's shaped who I am,' she says, adding,'When bhaiya is away, especially during tense times, there's worry. But he draws strength from us — from long calls and shared stories.' Vardaan Vardhan and Krishna, sons of senior BSF officers, grew up with patriotism running through their veins. During recent cross-border tensions, both their fathers were deployed at critical points. 'Papa always sounded calm and fearless,' says Vardaan, a fourth-year law student at USLLS, adding, 'The tougher part was watching my mother stay strong while he was at the border. But we knew — this is what being a soldier's family means.' Krishna, a final-year BBA student at GGSIPU, recalls the pride in being part of a legacy. 'My dad's been serving for 30 years. I had a magical childhood — growing up near camps, snacking at the canteen, riding olive green trucks to school. That world stays with you forever. Even after dad retires, another kid like me will grow up in it. That's something truly special.'
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
A rare Brachystelma blooms at Telangana Botanical Garden
1 2 Hyderabad: Brachystelma bilobatum , a rare plant from the Asclepiadaceae family , bloomed at the Telangana Botanical Garden housed in Dr BRR Govt Degree & PG College, Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar district. This marks the first recorded bloom of the species outside its native habitat. The plant was first discovered in 2020 in the Nallamala forests by Dr B Sadasivaiah of Dr BRR Govt Degree College and Dr K Prasad of Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi. Until now, it was documented in only two known localities in that forest region. Brachystelma bilobatum is a hysteranthous plant, meaning it produces flowers before leaves. It grows up to 25cm tall with a slender stem, bearing a few sessile leaves reaching 7cm. The plant's round tuber, edible and consumed by both tribal communities and wild animals, is also noted for its traditional medicinal use. Flowering typically occurs from April to June. The flowers emerge in pairs at nodes, are about 1cm long, deep maroon to nearly black, and are covered with white hairs. The staminal corona's deeply bilobed structure gives the species its name. Dr G Sukanya, principal of the host institution, emphasised the role of the Telangana Botanical Garden in preserving rare and endemic species. She noted that such blooms offer practical exposure to botany students and researchers. While tubers of other Brachystelma species are traditionally used to treat various ailments, Dr Sadasivaiah underlined that the medicinal potential of the plant remains under-researched and requires further scientific validation.
