Dikshaa Puri, Author at Media India Group

5 overlooked structural wonders of India

March 23, 2025

It is often said that a nation’s civilisation and identity are deeply influenced by its architecture and vice-versa. From the Baroque architectural style that reflected Austria’s grandeur to the functional and minimalist constructivist designs that defined the Soviet Union...

World Water Day: Looming water crisis haunting humans

March 22, 2025

#Onthisday: On March 22, 1993, World Water Day was first observed by UN to raise awareness about importance of freshwater & its sustainable management. #MIG

International Day of Forests: Depleting Earth’s Vital Resources

March 21, 2025

#OnThisDay: On March 21, 2012, the first International Day of Forests was observed to raise awareness about the importance of forests. #MIG

Despite ban, e-cigarettes readily available in India

March 18, 2025

The persistent availability of e-cigarettes underscores the challenges of enforcement. Despite periodic crackdowns, illicit sales continue both online and offline, exposing gaps in regulatory oversight and raising concerns about the effectiveness of India’s ban. These findi...

Clear vision ahead: Lasik surgery reshaping eye care in India

March 17, 2025

Harkirat Singh, an aspiring filmmaker with a myopic vision of -1.75 diopters, had struggled with the discomfort of wearing glasses for years. Seeking a permanent solution, he recently visited an eye clinic in Delhi’s Panchsheel Park. using advanced technology, Singh was ama...

The Power of Place: When Locations Became Characters in Indian Films

March 16, 2025

For decades, the Indian film industry, whether Bollywood or the ever-popular southern cinema has captivated audiences with its emotional storytelling, larger than life characters and unforgettable supporting roles that leave a lasting impact. Adding to its charm, the industryR...

World Consumer Rights Day: Unsafe products endangering lives

March 15, 2025

On March 15, 1983, first World Consumer Rights Day was observed by Consumer International. #MIG

Swipe, Scroll, Study? Balancing technology and discipline in schools

March 15, 2025

In the summer of 2020, Niharika and her batchmates prepared to say goodbye to their school life, a time often considered the most carefree period of life. However, just as this chapter was drawing to a close, a controversy erupted. Just as her prefect tenure was coming to an en...

International Day Of Mathematics- All About Numbers

March 14, 2025

#OnThisDay: On March 14, 2019, UNESCO observed 1st International Day of Mathematics. #MIG

Tawang: Echoes of war, whispers of faith and nature’s majesty

March 14, 2025

Near the Indo-China border in northeast India lies Tawang, a small town where Tibetan culture, architecture, and traditions are deeply embedded. It feels as though Tibet itself has found a home in this part of Arunachal Pradesh. Nestled between Tibet to the north and Bhutan to th...

Lab-grown diamonds challenge tradition, reshape jewellery market

March 10, 2025

In Indian society, diamonds have long held significant cultural importance, symbolising wealth, purity, and prosperity. Often worn on special occasions, they have thrived on the allure of rarity, the promise of eternity, and the weight of tradition. As a result, according to the ...

A silent epidemic: The rising tide of anxiety in India

March 8, 2025

Sudhanshu Pandey, an Indian actor best known for hit television sitcom Anupama, recently opened up about showing signs of anxiety while talking about panic attacks. In a media interview, he opened up about his struggles with anxiety, recalling a severe panic attack in 2007 that s...