Sanvi Choudhary, Author at Media India Group

1857 Mutiny: The Uprising That Shook British Rule in India

May 10, 2026

#OnThisDay: On May 10, 1857, the Great Indian Mutiny of 1857 began in Meerut, when Indian sepoys revolted against their British officers, marking the start of the first significant uprising against colonial rule in India. #MIG

Birth Control Pill: From Adoption to Reversal

May 9, 2026

#OnThisDay: On May 9, 1960, the FDA in US approved world’s first commercially produced birth control pill Enovid-10, made by GD Searle Company of Chicago. #MIG

African World Heritage Day: 98 Sites, 70 Million Tourists

May 5, 2026

#OnThisDay: On May 5, African World Heritage Day in observed. Proclaimed by the UNESCO in 2015, it highlights Africa’s cultural and natural heritage.#MIG

International Firefighters Day: Honouring Courage and Sacrifice

May 4, 2026

#OnThisDay: On May 4, International Firefighters Day is observed to honour the dedication, sacrifices and courage of firefighters worldwide who risk their lives to protect communities, property and the environment. #MIG

World Press Freedom Day: Throttling Freedom of Expression

May 3, 2026

#OnThisDay: On May 3, World Press Freedom Day is observed to reaffirm the importance of a free, independent and pluralistic media and the fundamental right to freedom of expression. #MIG

Bagwal Festival: A ritual of devotion, risk and controlled combat

May 2, 2026

Uniting hereditary clan groups like Chamyal, Gahadwal, Lamgadiya and Walig with large gatherings of devotees, the Bagwal festival unfolds annually in late April and early May at the Barahi Temple in Devidhura, Uttarakhand, where a time-bound ritual of stone throwing is performed ...

RBI tightens norms, flags risks as household debt surge

May 1, 2026

Household finances in India are shifting from savings-led stability to credit-driven consumption. With easier access to retail loans, household debt has risen steadily in recent years, even as savings have shown volatility. According to the Reserve Bank of India, household debt s...

James Cook Lands in Australia: Colonisation and Consequences

April 29, 2026

#OnThisDay: On April 29, 1770, British explorer James Cook made his first landing on Australia’s east coast at Botany Bay, marking the beginning of Britain’s formal claim over the continent. #MIG

James Cook Lands in Australia: Colonisation and Consequences

April 28, 2026

#OnThisDay: On April 28, 2003, first World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed to highlight the importance of safe working conditions and the urgent need to prevent workplace accidents and diseases. #MIG

Rock for Rainforest: Music for Environmental Activism

April 27, 2026

#OnThisDay:On April 27, 1998, Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert was held at Carnegie Hall in New York City, bringing together some of the biggest names in global music for a night dedicated to environmental conservation.#MIG

Thrissur Pooram: A festival of devotion, rivalry and ritual show

April 26, 2026

Bringing together temple groups such as Paramekkavu Bhagavathy temple and Thiruvambady Krishna temple along with thousands of devotees and artists, Thrissur Pooram is a grand celebration held each year in late April or early May at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur, Kerala. I...

Polo Forest: Where Gujarat’s wilderness meets forgotten heritage

April 22, 2026

Polo Forest, located in the foothills of the Aravalli Mountains in northern Gujarat, is a tranquil blend of dense forests, flowing rivers and the ruins of centuries-old temples. Hidden within its landscape are the ruins of a once thriving village, now quietly reclaimed by nature,...