India–NASA Launches Climate-Monitoring Satellite; Sports Fever Grips the Nation

India NASA Earth System Satellite: NISAR-powered Climate Revolution
In a historic step forward for Earth science, India and NASA jointly launched the NISAR (NASA‑ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission a cutting-edge radar satellite platform set to track terrestrial changes with centimeter-level precision, from glacier melt and seismic shifts to groundwater fluctuations and land deformation. Orbiting at roughly 464 miles, the radar mission will revisit most global landmass every 12 days, operating reliably through clouds and dense vegetation
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With a projected operational start by October 2025, NISAR combines twin radar bands NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band and marks a critical milestone in global climate monitoring, environmental disaster mapping, and scientific collaboration.

UNESCO Proposes Sports‑Inspired Model for Scientific Excellence
A thought‑provoking letter to the Financial Times draws a direct analogy between the rise of the UK women’s football team—the Lionesses and the potential transformation of scientific research structures. The proposal highlights how full-time, performance-driven support systems used in elite sports could boost research productivity, calling on science to evolve beyond the hobbyist model embedded in academic institutions
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India’s Sports Landscape: From Mahakumbh to Global Rivalries
Haryana’s Sports Mahakumbh to Kick Off August 2
On the heels of sports policy reform, Haryana is set to inaugurate its massive Sports Mahakumbh 2025 multi‑disciplinary athletic event on August 2, featuring 15,410 athletes across 26 sports disciplines. Hosted across four cities Panchkula, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Sonipat this two-phase event will award 2,102 medals, already setting new benchmarks compared to national events like Khelo India
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National Sports Policy 2025: Khelo Bharat Niti Aims at 2036 Olympic Glory
In July, the Union Cabinet ratified the National Sports Policy 2025, also called Khelo Bharat Niti, envisioning India as a global sports power by 2047, with a specific goal of shining at the 2036 Olympic Games. The policy lays emphasis on grassroots development, inclusivity, governance reforms, and technology adoption to energize the country’s sports ecosystem
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International Milestones: Sambo, Legends Cricket, Macau Open
Kuldeep Singh Mokawat became the only athlete from Rajasthan selected for the World Sambo Beach Championship in Singapore (August 1–4), representing India in the senior men’s 71 kg category after excelling at the national trials
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At the World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL), 41‑year old AB de Villiers executed a match‑winning last‑ball run‑out to secure victory for South Africa against Australia in a thrilling semifinal, showcasing why legend status transcends age
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In badminton at the Macau Open Super 300, Indian pair Satwik–Chirag and singles star Lakshya Sen reached the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Tharun Mannepalli stunned the top seed en route to India earning multiple quarterfinal spots
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Cricket Drama: Test Decider at The Oval Unfolds
The pick of global attention, the 5th and final Test of the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy in London began on July 31, lasting through August 4. India trails England 2–1 in the series. However, India’s challenge is complicated by player absences: Rishabh Pant is sidelined with a fractured foot, and Jasprit Bumrah remains unavailable. England is without captain Ben Stokes, ruled out due to a shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope stepping in as stand‑in skipper
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The match has already stirred controversy over a disputed handshake incident at Old Trafford, raising tensions ahead of the decisive game at The Oval
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Article Summary:
India enters August 2025 with momentum in science and sports: the NISAR satellite launch cements international environmental collaboration, while the upcoming Sports Mahakumbh and new National Sports Policy spotlight a national sporting resurgence. Global competition continues as Indian athletes feature at the Macau Open and World Sambo Championship, while cricket drama unfolds in the high‑stakes England Test decider.

Why It Matters
Scientific Collaboration: The NISAR mission reflects India’s growing role in global climate observation and environmental monitoring.

Sports Infrastructure: Sports Mahakumbh and NSP 2025 represent concrete investment in developing talent, mass participation, and international hosting capacity.

International Representation: From Mokawat’s selection to de Villiers’ ageless brilliance and India’s badminton successes, global performance underscores rising competitiveness.

Let me know if you’d like to dive deeper into any individual segment such as technical details of NISAR, athlete profiles from the Sambo championship, or on‑ground coverage of the Sports Mahakumbh.