Archita Lakhotia, Author at Media India Group

Canned Beverages: From Beer to Coca Cola

January 24, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 24, 1935, first canned beer was sold at Richmond, Virginia, in United States, produced by Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company. #MIG

World’s Landmark Speeches: From VK Menon to Nelson Mandela

January 23, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 23, 1957, Vengalil Krishna Menon, Permanent Representative of India spoke for over eight hours across three meetings from January 23 to 24 in defence of India’s position on Kashmir. #MIG

India’s water contamination crisis goes far beyond Indore

January 22, 2026

Weeks after severe water contamination killed at least 20 persons and led thousands to be hospitalised, news of poor water quality have emerged from all over the country, almost every day, raising serious questions on the reliability of sanitary certifications in India. Questions...

Breaking Bad: The American gold

January 20, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 20, 2008, first season of American television drama series Breaking Bad produced by Vince Giligan for American Movie Classics (AMC) was premiered. First season consisted of seven episodes, of 48 minutes each. #MIG

Aircraft: From B747 to A380

January 18, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 18, 2005, Airbus A380, with a capacity of over 800 passengers, was unveiled in Toulouse, France. The development of Airbus 380 began in the 1990s with the vision of creating a double-deck aircraft. #MIG

19th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival opens in Pink City

January 16, 2026

Jaipur Literature Festival, which kicks off a series of literary fests around the country has begun in the Pink City. The festival commenced on Thursday, welcoming visitors in traditional Rajasthani style with a high-energy Carnatic music performance by vocalists Aishwarya Vidya ...

Iran Comes Full Circle After Islamic Revolution

January 16, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 16, 1979, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Iranian monarch, fled from Tehran to Egypt, due to protests against political repression, economic grievances and authoritarian rule. #MIG

Mixed Outcomes For Chemical Weapons Convention

January 13, 2026

On January 13, 1993, the Chemical Weapons Convention, an international treaty banning chemical weapons, was opened for signature in Paris. #MIG

Diabetes: From Insulin to Humulin

January 11, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 11, 1922, Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy, became the first human patient to receive insulin as a treatment for diabetes. #MIG

Rajasthan’s Kota Community leads grassroot cleanliness movement

January 9, 2026

With India’s environmental issues increasing day by day, ranging from air and water pollution, land degradation, waste management issues, among other concerns, community-based sustainable actions are gaining popularity. India generates over 60 million tonnes of waste annually...

Safety Devices for Mining: From Davy Lamp to PPE kits

January 9, 2026

#OnThisDay: On January 9, 1816, Humphry Davy tested the first Davy lamp, a safety device for miners at Hebburn Colliery in England. #MIG

Unusual wedding traditions in India

January 8, 2026

Wedding is perhaps the most important social ritual in India and which are celebrated with great pomp and show. These weddings across the country are a saga of ceremonies and beliefs varying from North to South and West to East, and are a living archive of tradition, belief and c...