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.
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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Indian automakers grapple with waning demand
December 28, 2024
The year has been a challenging ride for India’s automotive industry, with passenger vehicle sales stalling after years of steady growth. Despite aggressive promotions and festive offers, consumer interest seemed to hit a speed bump, leaving dealerships struggling with unsold i...
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139 Years of Ups & Downs of INC
December 28, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 28, 1885, #IndianNationalCongress (INC) was founded in Mumbai with 72 delegates in attendance. #MIG
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India’s Tea Auctions: From Kolkata to World
December 27, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December, 27, 1861, first tea auction in India was held at the Commercial Exchange in #Kolkata. #MIG
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High-Speed Rail Networks: Milestones Across the World
December 26, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 26, 2012, #China inaugurated the world’s longest high-speed railway, spanning 2,298 km between Beijing & Guangzhou. #MIG
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Birth of Pendulum Clock
December 26, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 25, 1656, Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch scientist, invented the first #pendulumclock. #mig
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Shyam Benegal: A visionary who redefined Indian Cinema with impactful narratives
December 24, 2024
Shyam Benegal, one of India’s most revered filmmakers, passed away on Monday at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai Central, after a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His death marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, one in which Benegal, through his masterful...
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India’s Iconic Motor Car Rallies
December 24, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 24, 1904, India’s first cross-country #motorcarrally between #Delhi and Mumbai was organised by Motor Union of Western India. #MIG
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Visva-Bharati University: Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore
December 23, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 23, 1921, Visva-Bharati University was established Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan, West Bengal. #MIG
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Médecins Sans Frontières: 53 Years of Saving Lives
December 23, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 21, 1971, the humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as #doctorswithoutborders Borders, was set up in Paris. #MIG
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Antonov AN-225 Mriya: World’s Largest Cargo Aircraft
December 23, 2024
#OnThisDay: On December 21, 1988, #Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world’s largest cargo aircraft, made its maiden flight. #mig
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Katra workers optimistic, await Vaishno Devi Temple Board response
December 20, 2024
For the past several week, Katra, a spiritual and pilgrim hub, has been shaken by protests against the proposed Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway, which aims to cut the arduous trek to the shrine, which is visited by tens of millions of pilgrims every year. Earlier this week, local ...
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