Masrat Nabi
Masrat Nabi is a journalist covering politics, defense, travel, gender, social issues, and public policy. She enjoys telling stories that highlight different perspectives, explore important issues, and bring attention to topics that often go unnoticed.
Galdan Namchot: Ladakh’s landmark winter festival
December 6, 2025
Galdan Namchot, that marks the birth and enlightenment of Je Tsongkhapa, signals the start of Ladakh’s winter festive cycle. The festival brings homes, monasteries and entire neighbourhoods into a shared routine of lighting lamps, offering prayers and gathering for simple winte...
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World Soil Day: Rapid Erosion & Degradation Threaten Life
December 5, 2025
#OnThisDay: On December 5, World Soil Day is observed to raise awareness about preservation & sustainable management of soil. Soil covers 25 pc of the Earth’s surface, but only 7.5 pc of that is suitable for agriculture. #MIG
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Mandatory local guardian rule of Jamia Millia Islamia sprouts new businesses
December 1, 2025
A new rule imposed by Jamia Millia Islamia, a leading university in South Delhi, now makes it mandatory for students applying for hostel accommodation to furnish a letter from a local guardian. As a large number of students at the university are from outside Delhi, they are being...
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Kashmiris face fresh wave of suspicion & harassment after Red Fort blast
November 30, 2025
Days after a blast near Red Fort in Delhi claimed at least 15 lives, Kashmiris living in the national capital and other cities across India once again find themselves thrust into a climate of suspicion and unease. Since the blast, many Kashmiris living outside the valley have e...
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International Day of Jaguar: Saving Biggest Feline in Americas
November 29, 2025
#OnThisDay: On November 29, International Jaguar Day is observed to raise awareness about rising threats facing by jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival in wilderness. #MIG
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Asia’s Largest Carpet Revives Kashmir’s Fading Craft
August 9, 2025
As the handmade carpet industry in Kashmir faced a steady decline, a remarkable achievement sparked hope. Over nine years, 24 skilled artisans wove Asia’s largest handmade silk carpet, a 267.5-square-metre masterpiece. This extraordinary creation showcases the resilience and un...
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From Startup to Orbit: 23 Years of SpaceX Innovation
May 6, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 6, 2002, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) was established by entrepreneur Elon Musk with a vision to reduce space transportation costs & enable human colonisation of Mars. #MIG
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With 46 pc yearly growth India is the world’s second-largest freelance economy
May 5, 2025
In the sweltering summer of 2024, Ritika Sen, 29-year-old then a deputy editorial lead at a leading English daily in Mumbai, found herself emotionally drained and professionally cornered. Years of chasing headlines under relentless deadlines had taken a toll not just on her menta...
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Chanel No 5: Fragrance that Defined a Century
May 5, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 5, 1921, French fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel released Chanel No 5, which went on to become world’s best-selling and most iconic perfume. #MIG
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Coal Miners Day: Rampant Safety & Health Hazards
May 4, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 4, Coal Miners Day is observed in India to recognise the sacrifices & contributions of coal miners who power the country’s energy backbone. #MIG
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Bijon Setu Masscare: Persecution of Ananda Marg
April 30, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 30, 1982, 17 members of #AnandaMarga religious sect including 1 nun and 14 monks were brutally lynched and burned alive near Bijon Setu, a rail overbridge in south Kolkata, West Bengal. #MIG
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International Astronomy Day: Exploring the wonders of the universe
April 29, 2025
#OnThisDay: On April 29, International Astronomy Day is observed to promote public interest in astronomy and the wonders of the night sky. #MIG
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