Demi Moore performing one handed push ups on The David Letterman Show in 1996. At the time she was promoting her film G.I. Jane, a role that required intense physical training and a dramatic transformation.

Her appearance on the show became memorable because she demonstrated the strength she had built for the film, surprising both Letterman and the studio audience.

The moment has since been revisited online as an example of her dedication to the role and her commitment to doing much of the demanding physical work herself.

It also reflected the larger conversation at the time about women in action films and the effort needed to portray military training in a believable way.

Two Brothers. One Vision. A Transformed Future.
Meghraj and Ajit Dhakad, two brothers from Sisoda village in Rajasthan, are redefining rural education.

With a personal donation of ₹15 crore, they rebuilt their childhood government school — Kankubai-Sohanlal Dhakad Government Senior Secondary School — into a world-class campus that rivals top urban institutions.

From broken chalkboards to:
• 40 smart classrooms
• State-of-the-art science and computer labs
• Digital learning tools
• A large library and reading areas
• Sprawling playgrounds and green, secure surroundings

Their goal? Ensure that no child from their village has to leave home for quality education.

This is rural revival through education — led by those who once sat in the same classrooms.

A proud villager told Asianet News:
“We never imagined such a school. Now our children can dream bigger — right from here.”

It’s not just a school — it’s a symbol of what alumni, purpose, and vision can build together.

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When Fernando Ortiz Monasterio first gazed at the gray forest of highway pillars choking Mexico City’s Periférico, he saw potential. Not concrete. Not gridlock. But a vertical garden—one that would breathe life into one of the world’s most polluted capitals.⁠
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What followed was a transformation both literal and symbolic. Today, more than 1,000 columns of the Anillo Periférico are wrapped in dense, vibrant greenery. Dubbed Vía Verde, the project spans over 60,000 square meters of vertical gardens, irrigated by reclaimed water and sustained by recycled materials. No soil required—just innovation, textile, and hydroponics.⁠
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The system is intelligent. Each pillar contains sensors that monitor light, temperature, and moisture. They communicate in real time, triggering precision irrigation to conserve resources while maximizing plant health. These aren’t just decorative installations—they’re engineered ecosystems.⁠
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Ambitious by design, Vía Verde claims to filter 27,000 tons of air pollutants a year, trap heavy metals, and generate clean oxygen for tens of thousands. But the benefits go beyond air quality. The gardens reduce urban heat, dampen traffic noise, and even provide jobs—many filled by community workers and rehabilitating inmates.⁠
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Still, not everyone is convinced. Critics argue the project is more about aesthetics than impact. Replacing smog with succulents, they say, doesn’t address the core issue: car dependency. For the cost of one vertical column, the city could plant 300 trees.⁠
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Even Ortiz admits this is just a beginning. His firm is pushing to expand Vía Verde across rooftops, bridges, and tunnels—10 million square meters by 2030. But that would still fall short of WHO’s recommended green space per resident.⁠
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The vision is bold. The execution, ongoing. But even in a city of concrete and chaos, it’s possible to grow something green.⁠
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Dubai has approved Jebel Ali Beach.. A 6.6-kilometre stretch that will become the city’s longest public shoreline.

Covering 330 hectares, the masterplan includes five kilometres of beach, a 1.6-kilometre mangrove walkway, diving zones, kids’ areas, and even a turtle rehabilitation sanctuary where visitors can watch rescued turtles return to the water.

Sheikh Hamdan says it marks the first step toward increasing public beaches by 400%, alongside major expansions like the Metro’s push to 140 stations by 2040 and Al Maktoum Airport’s Dhs128 billion transformation to handle 260 million passengers.

Via: @dubaimediaoffice

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Swipe The Stranger Things cast has grown up dramatically since the show’s 2016 debut, leaving fans amazed by their transformations. Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp have all evolved from child actors into mature, successful stars with thriving careers. Older cast members like Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, and Sadie Sink have also risen to fame beyond the series. As the show nears its final season, fans are feeling nostalgic seeing how much the beloved Hawkins crew has changed over the years.

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Picasso’s self-portraits underwent dramatic transformations over the course of his life—not because he was moving toward a fixed ideal, but because they mirrored his ever-evolving artistic styles and personal experiences. From the disciplined realism of his early years to the abstract forms of Cubism and beyond, each stylistic shift left its mark on how he portrayed himself. More than just representations of his appearance, these portraits were a means of exploring his inner world—often shaped by periods of deep emotion, introspection, and personal change!

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Kate Middleton's blonde era was short but sweet! ⁠
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Just days after turning heads with her lighter locks, the Princess of Wales is a brunette again. She debuted the darker 'do over the weekend at the Women's Rugby World Cup, followed by an appearance with Prince William at the National Federation of Women's Institute.⁠
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⏩️ Swipe to see more of Kate's (brief) hair transformation! (: Getty Images)

Michael Fiddelke has been named Target’s new CEO after an inspiring 21-year rise from intern to top leadership.

During his tenure, he helmed operations at MGM Grand and led business transformation and strategy.

His journey, rooted in hard work, vision, and institutional understanding exemplifies how unwavering commitment can elevate one’s career from the ground up.

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From the pool to the piste, Bahraini Olympian and former Arab champion swimmer Omar Yusuf Almalki is aiming to raise the kingdom’s flag high in a completely different way.

Almalki’s world was once measured in split seconds and the crash of water. He stood proudly beneath the bright lights at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and heard Bahrain’s name echo through the aquatics arena.

Today, however, the lane lines and starting blocks are far behind him, and his life is defined by the rhythmic clash of blades, the quick lunge of a fencer’s attack, and the determined eyes of two of his four young children: 11-year-old Moody and nine-year-old Abdulla, both of whom are aspiring fencers.

Almalki left his career in swimming coaching not because the pool grew cold, but because his kids’ Olympic dreams burn hotter.

Moody, a foil specialist, and Abdulla, an epee fencer, are not following in their father’s wake – they are carving their own path in the demanding world of fencing, and their father has vowed to walk every step beside them.

“I have felt the weight of an entire nation’s hope – I want Moody and Abdulla to know that feeling,” Almalki told the GDN. “To hear the anthem play for them, to stand at the top.”

It is a journey of transformation – from the fluid grace of the pool to the sharp precision of the piste. Almalki has poured his vast experience and discipline into fencing, designing training that pushes not just the body, but also the mind.

For more details, read today's GDN or visit our website www.gdnonline.com

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China has undertaken an extraordinary engineering feat in Guizhou province by cutting a mountain in half to build the 152 km Liuzhi–Anlong Expressway. This ambitious project is designed to connect remote towns, improve travel efficiency, and boost regional economic growth. At its heart will be the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, set to open in late 2025, which will stand an astonishing 625 meters (2,051 feet) above the Beipan River—making it the tallest bridge in the world.

The bridge will span about 1.42 km and feature a massive steel truss weighing roughly 22,000 metric tonnes—three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower. Once complete, it will replace a dangerous 70-minute cliffside journey with a breathtaking one-minute sky-high crossing. The project not only shortens travel time but also enhances connectivity, encourages tourism, and opens new opportunities for local communities.

This monumental construction showcases China’s bold approach to infrastructure, overcoming extreme geographical challenges with modern engineering. By literally slicing through mountains, the project stands as both a symbol of human determination and a catalyst for economic and social transformation in the region.

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