Rohit Chatterjee

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM), Rohit Chatterjee is a bona fide moto-enthusiast who has worked with several media houses in his brief career. Chatterjee is our Sports Editor and Content Planner, taking care of news and feature articles, with a particular focus on automobile and sports content. The Kolkata lad also works on content strategies, leads a team, and edits copies. When not working, he is either found doing motorcycle tours across the nation on his beloved ADV 390 or cooking delicious dishes.

On This Day (Jan. 14): Narain Karthikeyan Birthday Special -- the Man Who Put India on the F1 Circuit

On February 1, 2005, Karthikeyan signed a preliminary contract with the Jordan F1 team, becoming the first Indian to be the main driver on the F1 grid Indian motorsports have come a long way, with Sanjay Takale racking podiums at the Dakar Rally, Aishwarya Pissay winning the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, Kush Maini winning the F2 sprint race, and so on. However, the country still needs to make significant progress before it can establish itself as a dominant force in the motorsports world. The credit for India’s slow but steady growth can be given to several Indian personalities, and one of them is Narain Karthikeyan, India’s first F1 driver, who turns 49 on the 14th of January, 2026. On Karthikeyan's birthday, let's reflect on how he introduced India to the F1 circuit during a time when the country had little interest in motorsports. Racing genes (Credit- The Statesman) Born ...

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On This Day (Jan. 9): When India's First Expedition to Antarctica Felt Like a James Bond Movie as Stated by Scientists
On This Day (Jan. 9): When India's First Expedition to Antarctica Felt Like a James Bond Movie as Stated by Scientists
Aboard the MV Polar Circle, the ship left from Goa in 1981 India, as a free, sovereign nation, is less than a century old, i.e., 79 years old, to b...
Elvis Presley Birthday Special: When the Rockstar Swallowed a Tooth Cap, Putting His Vocal Chords at Risk
Elvis Presley Birthday Special: When the Rockstar Swallowed a Tooth Cap, Putting His Vocal Chords at Risk
Elvis Presley was one of the few singers who could dance like no one was watching, but in reality, everybody was—not just watching but copying his mov...
In Memoriam: Nikola Tesla -- The 'Mad Scientist' Who Dreamt of Giving Free Energy to the World
In Memoriam: Nikola Tesla -- The 'Mad Scientist' Who Dreamt of Giving Free Energy to the World
Tesla invented alternating current and the polyphase alternating current system, because of which the mass production of power supply is possible toda...
Jeremy Renner Birthday Special: Not Hawkeye but Four Other Renner Characters That We Absolutely Love!
Jeremy Renner Birthday Special: Not Hawkeye but Four Other Renner Characters That We Absolutely Love!
The actor widely known for Hawkeye is super versatile and deserves recognition for other complicated characters he has played over the years Januar...
T20 WC to Asian Games 2026, Root for India in THESE Top Tournaments
T20 WC to Asian Games 2026, Root for India in THESE Top Tournaments
This year, India is not only gearing up for the T20 World Cup but also for several other tournaments across sports As we are thoroughly aware, Indi...
Kohli’s 2026: 18 Matches One Must Keep an Eye on That Could Feature Virat Kohli
Kohli’s 2026: 18 Matches One Must Keep an Eye on That Could Feature Virat Kohli
Having retired from the Test and T20 formats, Kohli has a minimal number of international games in 2026 The new year, 2026, is here, but Indian cri...
On This Day (Jan. 5): ISRO’s First-Ever Cryogenic Rocket Powers GSAT-14 Satellite
On This Day (Jan. 5): ISRO’s First-Ever Cryogenic Rocket Powers GSAT-14 Satellite
Cryogenic engines that use liquid hydrogen as fuel are one of the most complex rocket technologies in the world and are only mastered by a handful of...
Mamata Banerjee Birthday Special: The Lesser-Known Side of Didi Who Demanded Photo Voter IDs for Fair Elections
Mamata Banerjee Birthday Special: The Lesser-Known Side of Didi Who Demanded Photo Voter IDs for Fair Elections
The long-standing Chief Minister of West Bengal turns 71 on the 5th of January, 2026 Since 2014, when the current ruling party came into power, it...
MAK Pataudi Birthday Special: Three Sixes and a Yes! Here's How Tiger Won Sharmila Tagore's Heart
MAK Pataudi Birthday Special: Three Sixes and a Yes! Here's How Tiger Won Sharmila Tagore's Heart
Pataudi was not merely a cricketer but a great personality off the pitch who had a charismatic aura that wooed millions One of the finest cricketer...
World Braille Day (Jan. 4): Top Braille-Based Tech Today That Helps the Visually Impaired
World Braille Day (Jan. 4): Top Braille-Based Tech Today That Helps the Visually Impaired
The Braille reading and writing system for the visually impaired was invented by French educator Louis Braille, and to date, his system remains virtua...
Happy Birthday, Bradley Cooper: From Diplomat to Army, the Early Life of Cooper That Most Aren't Aware of
Happy Birthday, Bradley Cooper: From Diplomat to Army, the Early Life of Cooper That Most Aren't Aware of
Initially, Cooper’s family wanted him to pursue finance and was against his idea of acting January 5th marks the birthday of Bradley Charles Cooper...
Year Ender 2025: A Recap of India's Peak Tennis Moments This Year
Year Ender 2025: A Recap of India's Peak Tennis Moments This Year
After a lengthy period of 32 years, India secured an away win on European soil For the majority of Indian sports fans, 2025 was all about the ODI W...
Year Ender 2025: A Recap of India's Peak Tennis Moments This Year
Year Ender 2025: A Recap of India's Peak Tennis Moments This Year
After a lengthy period of 32 years, India secured an away win on European soil For the majority of Indian sports fans, 2025 was all about the ODI W...
On This Day (Jan. 2): When Robert Clive Defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah to Capture Calcutta
On This Day (Jan. 2): When Robert Clive Defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah to Capture Calcutta
The capture of Fort William set the stage for the Battle of Plassey Before the British regime in India, the Mughals had ruled over the subcontinent...
Nana Patekar Birthday Special: Things to Know About Nana's NAAM Foundation That Assists Farmers in Distress
Nana Patekar Birthday Special: Things to Know About Nana's NAAM Foundation That Assists Farmers in Distress
The on-screen actor, who has often represented social issues, is also a real-life hero for lakhs of farmers Known as an agricultural country, India...
Year Ender 2025: India at the World Boxing Championship, a Year With Two Major Gold Victories
Year Ender 2025: India at the World Boxing Championship, a Year With Two Major Gold Victories
Held in Liverpool, England, in September, four Indian women brought laurels for the nation The Indian boxing scene in 2025 saw its share of success...
Year Ender 2025: Tug of Trophy -- Did You Know About This Massive Winner Dispute in I-League?
Year Ender 2025: Tug of Trophy -- Did You Know About This Massive Winner Dispute in I-League?
One team outright refused to hand over the champion’s trophy to the winner of the tournament On one hand, hundreds of crores were spent on the Lion...
Year Ender 2025: Top Football Clashes One Must Watch on Boxing Day
Year Ender 2025: Top Football Clashes One Must Watch on Boxing Day
For the unversed souls, Boxing Day is celebrated on the 26th of December every year, which is right after Christmas In the UK and Commonwealth nati...