About us
30 Stades is a collection of stories that inspire, impact our lives and compel us to think. Even as we need to keep an eye on everyday news that revolves around crime, politics of convenience and economic discomfort, we also need to look at the brighter side of life. And this deeply inspiring positivity comes from people with a vision and enterprises set up with the passion to make a difference.
But we do not just talk about inspiration in all its myriad forms. 30 stades.com goes beyond, uncovering stories that impact people and society. Many a times, life-changing and interesting stories remain confined to their localities. 30 stades.com digs out such tales and takes them to readers across the world.
We have journalists writing for us from the nooks and corners of this vast country. So, you can be assured of well-rounded stories that not just put a smile on your face, but also inspire you to be the change, and an inspiration for others.
Why 30 Stades?
Stade is a Greek unit of measurement, also the root word for stadium. It means region as well. 30 stades is 5.5 km – the distance between the armies of Alexander and Darius III in the Battle of Issus when Alexander fine-tuned his war strategy.
He decided not to attack at night and stopped his army from advancing. This distance of 30 stades, he felt, was just enough for his people to find out more about the preparedness of the opponents and forge an attack, if needed. And so, while camping 30 stades away from Darius III’s army, Alexander motivated and inspired his men and other supporters (smaller satraps and kings) to give their best and be ready for any eventuality. And, he won.