Dikshaa Puri
Dikshaa Puri
Rising loaves: India’s bakery industry goes beyond bread
April 28, 2025
Once limited to baking bread loaves, tea-time biscuits and the occasional cakes, India’s bakery industry has transformed into a vibrant, multi-billion-dollar sector. According to the IMARC Group, a market research firm, the market is expected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 20...
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From coral reefs to puppet shows: Art making climate change personal
April 27, 2025
As part of its three-part series, Kri Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation working in the fields of arts, social development, and knowledge creation organised a talk on Climate Change and the Arts, focussing on the integration of art with the pressing global concern of clima...
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World Intellectual Property Day: Crime of intellectual theft
April 26, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 26, 2000, WIPO first observed World Intellectual Property Day to raise awareness about IP & honour inventors & creators.
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Bell Labs Launches Silicon-Based Solar Cell
April 25, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 25, 1954, Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller & Gerald Pearson, researchers at Bell Labs, developed first silicon-based solar cell. #MIG
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The Green Shift: Veganism gains ground in India
April 24, 2025
India has long held the global title for the largest vegetarian population, and as of 2024, that status remains unchanged. According to World Population Review, around 276 million people, identify as vegetarians. This widespread dietary choice is deeply rooted in the country̵...
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Dark truths on silver screen: Real crimes that inspired Indian thrillers
April 22, 2025
Crime, no matter where people go, tends to follow like a shadow. In India, it remains an unsettling constant that cuts across every layer of society. While many cases fade into the background of daily headlines, some are so chilling they continue to grip the nation’s conscience...
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Supreme Court ruling on Governors’ role restores Constitutional balance
April 21, 2025
In a clear and resounding verdict, the Supreme Court of India deemed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s refusal to grant assent to the state’s 10 bills as illegal and unconstitutional. Acting on the writ petition filed by the State of Tamil Nadu regarding the Governor’s delay in...
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World Liver Day: Modern Disease Haunting the World
April 19, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 19, World Liver Day is observed to raise awareness about liver health & liver-related diseases. #MIG
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Stories of struggle and healing: Mental health in India cinema
April 18, 2025
“Even now, people think having a problem with the brain is something to be ashamed of. Physical illnesses are considered normal you can tell everyone, ‘Hey guys, I’m in the hospital, I have kidney failure, a lung infection, or jaundice.’ But if there is a problem with the...
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World Heritage Day: Saving Dying Monuments
April 18, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 18, 1983, UNESCO’s 22nd General Conference decided to observe the day as World Heritage Day. #MIG
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Once in a blue moon: Five shows that speak to Indians living overseas
April 16, 2025
With a global population of over 32 million, the Indian diaspora stretches across continents, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, from London’s suburbs to the remote islands of Fiji. In most countries, the Indian community is often dubbed the “model minority”, educated, ec...
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A billion babies, a billion needs: Inside India’s growing baby care industry
April 14, 2025
Alongside a rising population, the surge in new parents with higher disposable incomes, the growth of e-commerce platforms, and a preference for premium products have together fueled a staggering rise in the babycare segment in India. According to a report by Hyderabad-based Mord...
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