Dikshaa Puri
Dikshaa Puri
Delimitation exercise may fracture Indian federal system further
July 25, 2025
As the country gears up for a politically turbulent year ahead, major changes lie on the horizon, one of the most significant being the planned delimitation exercise in 2026. The Government of India, led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is set to review and redraw th...
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Pixels of Power: Military satellites mapping global conflicts
July 24, 2025
Orbiting far above Earth, military satellites are the unsung sentinels of the sky, artificial eyes orbiting Earth, silently supporting a wide range of defence operations. From secure communication and navigation to intelligence gathering and high-resolution surveillance, these sa...
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Kapurthala: A royal blend of East and West
July 23, 2025
Punjab, the wheat bowl of India and birthplace of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, is more than just a state, it is a living postcard of mustard fields swaying in the breeze, sun-drenched summers, and endless green horizons that define the soul of northern India. Hence it is no...
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Big screens, smaller crowds: New reality of Indian theatres
July 21, 2025
Back in 2009, 3 Idiots hit theatres with the now-iconic song All is Well echoing across packed cinema halls. Audiences, immersed in the story of three engineering students navigating pressure and purpose, laughed, cried, and cheered together. For many, it was a moment of collecti...
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World Chess Day: Ultimate Mind Game
July 20, 2025
On July 20, 1924, World Chess Day was first observed to mark founding of International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris, France, to regulate chess as a global sport. #MIG
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From soulful serenades to streaming sensations: Tracing Hindi cinema’s soundscape
July 19, 2025
From the soulful charm of Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji in the 1950s to the glittering disco beats of Bappi Lahiri’s Yaad Aa Raha Hai in the 1980s and the return of soft melody of Mohit’s Chauhan’s Jab Tu Sajan in 2025, Hindi music has continuously reinvented itself across...
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First GPS Signal Transmitted: Milestones in Satellite Navigation
July 19, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 19, 1977, the first GPS signal was transmitted from the Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2) and received by Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. #MIG
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‘Sardaar Ji 3’: Shrinking space for films in India
July 15, 2025
Cinema is a collaborative craft, its success rests not just on stars, but on the work of entire crews, camerapersons, makeup artists, technicians, and producers. So, when a film faces backlash, delays, or gets shelved entirely, it is not just a creative setback, it is a blow to l...
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From feast to waste: India’s wedding food crisis
July 14, 2025
In June 2019, before the world went into a pandemic-enforced lockdown, Uttarakhand’s serene Auli Ski Resort became the stage for one of India’s most extravagant weddings, hosted by none other than the controversial Gupta brothers from South Africa. The Guptas, non-resident In...
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Blackouts Around World: From New York to Navi Mumbai
July 13, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 13, 1977, New York City faced a massive power outage plunging all five boroughs into darkness for over 25 hours. #MIG
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Combatting Sand and Dust Storms: When Deserts Invade Homes
July 12, 2025
July 12 is marked as International Day of Combatting Sand and Dust Storms to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of these wind-driven events. #MIG
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Serena Williams’ Wimbledon Win: Sibling Rivalries in Sports
July 6, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 6, 2002, Serena Williams clinched her first Wimbledon title, defeating her sister Venus Williams in women’s singles final. #MIG
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