Dikshaa Puri
Dikshaa Puri
World Photography Day: Powerful Images, Lasting Impact
August 19, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 19, 2010, World Photography Day was first observed coinciding with global online gallery featuring photographs from over 270 photographers from more than 100 countries.
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Detective stories in Indian cinema: A missing genre
August 15, 2025
“Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary,” This iconic dialogue is from none other than the world’s most famous detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes. His stories have stood the test of time, continuing to inspire television series, movies, and even g...
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Indian MSMEs in cross-hair of US tariffs
August 14, 2025
It has been a fortnight since India woke up to a shocking trade bombshell when United States President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 25 pc tariff on all Indian exports to the United States. Taking to Truth Social, his own social media platform, Trump unleashed a fiery tirade,...
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Independent Pakistan: Economic Growth Hostage to Instability
August 14, 2025
#Onthisday: August 14, 1947, Pakistan gained independence from Britain. #MIG
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Still ticking: 5 tech relics from 1990s that refuse to die
August 12, 2025
Whenever we talk about technology, it is usually in the context of the future, how artificial intelligence, quantum computing or space tech will reshape our world for better or worse. The focus is almost always forward-looking. But while we race toward tomorrow, we often overlook...
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Clean homes, dirty habits: India’s civic sense blind spot goes global
August 11, 2025
They say cleanliness is next to godliness, but for many, that wisdom seems to have faded into the background. A string of recent incidents has reignited the debate around civic sense among Indian citizens, both at home and abroad. In July, a screening of an Indian film at a Cinew...
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Abhinav Bindra wins Gold: India’s Individual Medal Winners at Olympics
August 11, 2025
#OnThisDay: August 11, 2008, Abhinav Bindra, a shooter, made history as the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. #MIG
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World Lion Day: King of the Jungle in Decline
August 10, 2025
#Onthisday: On August 10, 2013, Big Cat Rescue, a sanctuary dedicated to big cats, marked first World Lion Day. #MIG
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Koraput: Untouched heart of East India
August 10, 2025
India is often described as two sides of the same coin. On one side lie the high-tech, fast-paced, and aspirational regions, primarily seen in the western and southern parts of the country, where innovation and urban hustle dominate the landscape. On the other side, the eastern r...
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Quit India Movement: Turning Point in India’s Freedom Struggle
August 9, 2025
On August 9, 1942, Quit India movement, also known as Bharat Chhodo Andolan was launched by All India Congress Committee. #MIG
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Bayer Withdraws Baycol: Global Pharmaceutical Failures
August 8, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 8, 2001, Bayer Healthcare voluntarily withdrew its drug Baycol after it was linked to fatal cases of rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle condition, which leads to kidney failure. #MIG
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Lifting Off: 5 heaviest operational rockets powering global space race
August 7, 2025
As space emerges as the next great frontier, heaviest rockets ever built are becoming the backbone of modern aerospace. These towering launch vehicles are designed to carry the heaviest payloads into orbit, enabling missions ranging from human spaceflight and national security sa...
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