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.
World Braille Day: Low literacy & usage
January 6, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 4, #WorldBrailleDay is observed to raise awareness of importance of Braille as a communication tool for blind or visually impaired persons. #MIG
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Serene Lakes of J&K: Where land meets water
January 5, 2025
The lakes of Jammu and Kashmir are not just picturesque landscapes, they are essential lifelines for the local communities and ecosystems. Each lake, with its unique characteristics, contributes to the region’s biodiversity and supports various livelihoods. From bustling market...
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World’s largest open-air theatre Dhanu Jatra begins in Odisha
January 3, 2025
The vibrant town of Bargarh, abouyt 315 km from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, has transformed into the mythical city of Vrindavan as the world-famous Dhanu Jatra began today with great fanfare. The 11-day festival, renowned as the world’s largest open-air theatre, will ru...
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Asian Games Squash Gold winner Abhay Singh bags Arjuna Award
January 3, 2025
A remarkable journey of talent, perseverance, and triumph has earned Indian squash player Abhay Singh the prestigious Arjuna Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the sport, solidifying his position as one of the nation’s top athletes. Singh is amo...
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Bitcoin: Birth, Bust & Boom
January 3, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 3, 2009, #Bitcoin, a leading cryptocurrency, was created by someone using pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. #mig
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Gund villagers open hearts & hearths to shatter closed mindsets on Kashmir
January 2, 2025
Rajesh Gupta, a software engineer from Hyderabad, was visiting Kashmir with his wife and two young children to experience its famed beauty in winter. Their journey, however, took an unexpected turn on Friday when heavy snowfall blocked roads near Gund village in Ganderbal, about ...
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IMF Completes First SDR Distribution
January 2, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 2, 2025, International Monetary Fund completed first distribution of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to its members. #MIG
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UK Formation: Challenges & Threats
January 2, 2025
#OnThisDay: On January 1, 1801, #UnitedKingdom was officially formed with the Act of Union, merging the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland. #MIG
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Panama Canal: Trump’s threat stirs trouble
December 31, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 31, 1999, the United States handed over control of Panama Canal to #Panama. #MIG
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Port Blair: Cellular Prison & Flag Hoisting by Bose
December 31, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 30, 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose, raised Indian national flag at #PortBlair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, declaring freedom from British rule. #MIG
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Prozac: Milestone in Depression Treatment
December 31, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 29, 1987, US Food & Drug Administration approved Prozac (fluoxetine) as first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for treating depression. #MIG
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Rising online dating scams in India lead to INR 2 billion loss: NCBR
December 29, 2024
When Aqsa Shabir, a 29-year-old IT professional, working in Bengaluru, was looking for some companionship, she signed on a popular dating site, Tinder, encouraged by stories of how people in this age and day end up finding love digitally. Shabir’s introduction to online dating ...
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