Stories of 2024 that put a smile on your face
The Hindu
2024 brought stories of hope, resilience, and positivity, from rescues to cultural milestones, showcasing the best of humanity.
The year 2024 had events that put a smile on your face and rekindled your hope in humanity, positivity and goodwill. Despite many setbacks and obnoxious moments, the year also composed stories that made the saplings of joy and hope sprout.
Unswevering minds and hands that tirelessly coordinated to unendingly run the rehabilitation of the landslide-affected Wayanad of Kerala was one of the many examples of this positivity that prevailed amidst turmoil.
Some days ago we witnessed the rise of a new talent, Nitish Kumar Reddy and the story of the toil he and his family went through to clinch moments of happiness amidst the undesirable failure of India in front of the Australian firestorm in the matches of Border Gavaskar Trophy.
2024 was a year that gave you a handful of moments to cherish. Here are some of The Hindu stories that put a small smile on your faces.
An elephant calf was separated from its mother at Tamil Nadu Anamalai Tiger Reserve. On December 29, 2023, the staff of the Manambolly forest range of ATR found the elephant calf separated from its herd at Pannimedu estate.
After some days, the search team rescued the calf, with the help of drones, and took it to the heard which was 3 km away.
Following the order of ATR authorities, one of the assigned teams came across the sleeping mother-and-calf-duo. This moment of the calf with its mother conquered people’s hearts after Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest, Tamil Nadu, shared it on X on January 2, 2024.
Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister hand over appointment orders to newly recruited staff in Public Works Department.
Government of Maharashtra calls for high-level enquiry following maternal and neonatal deaths in Palghar district, Maharashtra.
Over two lakh devotees expected at Parthasarathy Perumal temple for Vaikunta Ekadasi, special arrangements made for smooth darshan.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews progress of development initiatives in Andaman, Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep, focusing on renewable energy.
Chennai Police arrest drug peddlers with weapons, drugs, and cash, leading to more arrests and ongoing investigations.
Health Minister announces ₹25 lakh health insurance coverage per family, reducing bureaucratic delays and increasing empanelled doctors under new scheme.
Elaborate arrangements made for PM Modi's visit to Visakhapatnam to launch major projects, including South Coast Railway Zone.
Zelenskyy believes Trump's strength and unpredictability could help end the war in Ukraine.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to undergo major runway recarpeting work, leading to flight rescheduling and cancellations for safety.
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 released by Indian government to enforce data protection principles and regulations.
Energy Minister K.J. George on Friday instructed officials to focus on power exchange instead of power purchase during the upcoming summer season to ensure quality power supply across the State.