Garima Sharma
Hidden strokes: India’s lesser-known art traditions
August 29, 2025
India’s artistic legacy is a vast constellation, ranging from the majestic cave murals of Ajanta to the globally celebrated Madhubani paintings. Yet, beyond the spotlight, there exist quieter traditions, nurtured for centuries by communities and families, each carrying spiritua...
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‘The Bengal Files’ sparks protests, politics across West Bengal
August 28, 2025
The release of controversial filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s latest project, The Bengal Files, has triggered a heated political storm in West Bengal, with critics accusing the film of distorting history while attempting to deepen religious divisions. The movie dramatises the 1946 C...
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Banswara: City of 100 islands
August 26, 2025
When you hear Rajasthan, the image that usually comes to mind is of golden deserts, proud forts and camels trudging through the dunes. But tucked away in the south-eastern tip of Rajasthan, almost hidden from the tourist glare, is Banswara, a land that defies stereotypes with its...
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Roma Rights in Europe: Excluded, Expelled & Exploited
August 26, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 26, 2010, France initiated a controversial campaign to deport 300 Roma migrants, drawing international condemnation and highlighting the persistent struggles of the Roma community in Europe.
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Global Instant Noodles: From Chikin Ramen to Maggi
August 25, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 25, 1958, Momofuku Ando revolutionised convenience food by marketing the first package of precooked instant noodles, called Chikin Ramen, in Japan.
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Six screen adaptations that honour their original stories
August 24, 2025
From the big screen to streaming platforms, book-to-series adaptations hold a distinct place in cinematic history, offering fans a chance to see beloved stories come alive. However, truly translating print to screen is notoriously challenging. Yet, several adaptations stand out f...
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NATO: Conflict over unending eastward expansion
August 24, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 24, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO, officially came into effect. Initially established with 12 founding members, NATO was created as a collective defence pact to counter Soviet Union during the early Cold War.
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Artificial Intelligence: Transforming design, manufacturing and operations
August 23, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, which is the buzzword for practically every sector of the economy and increasingly of human society, has also made its impact on the defence industry and so far, unlike several other spheres of economy, its impact has been positive and welcomed by the use...
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Highest Test Innings Scores: From England to Sri Lanka
August 23, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 23, 1938, history was written at the Oval in London when England posted a mammoth 903 for 7 declared against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test.
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Russian athletes fight doping stigma, push for full reinstatement
August 22, 2025
Russia, which has been a major sporting power, has found itself sidelined and outcast from global sporting competitions for over a decade when repeated doping scandals led to investigations that exposed a vast state-sponsored doping programme in Russia, peaking after the 2014 Soc...
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Botswana’s 2,492-Carat Diamond & Other Major Gem Discoveries
August 22, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 22, 2024, Botswana revealed the largest diamond found in over 100 years, an extraordinary gem weighing 2,492 carats.
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Community service projects by students improve lives, but momentum often fades
August 20, 2025
Community service projects are organised efforts aimed at improving the well-being of neighbourhoods by addressing pressing social issues such as hunger, environmental degradation, education gaps and healthcare shortcomings. Typically led by local volunteers, schools and communit...
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