Sanvi Choudhary
Sanvi Choudhary is a Trainee Journalist at Media India Group. She writes news stories and feature articles for India Outbound and India & You magazine and covers topics ranging from politics and business to tourism and culture.
Earth Day: Growing Awareness, Failing Action
April 22, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 22, 1970, first Earth Day was observed as a mass movement with around 20 million people participating in protests against pollution and environmental degradation. #MIG
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Nintendo Game Boy: A Handheld Revolution Begins
April 21, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 21, 1989, Nintendo, a Japanese video game firm, launched the Game Boy in Japan, marking the beginning of a new era in portable gaming. #MIG
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Waco Siege and Global Cult Clashes: Faith, Conflict and State Response Since 1993
April 19, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 19, 1993, after a 51-day standoff with FBI, a fire broke out at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, resulting in the deaths of about 80 members, including leader David Koresh, and over 20 children. #MIG
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The Grapes of Wrath: Books & Movies on Farmers’ Struggles
April 14, 2026
#OnThisDay:On April 14, 1939, John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was published in the United States, becoming a defining literary account of the Great Depression and the forced migration of farming families from the Dust Bowl region. #MIG
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A turning point in India’s freedom struggle
April 13, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 13, 1919, British Indian troops under the command of Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh, in Amritsar. #MIG
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Return of re-release economy in Indian cinema
April 13, 2026
Indian cinema might be in the middle of one of its most intriguing box-office moments in years not because of a steady flow of new blockbusters, but because older films are finding renewed life on the big screen. In an era dominated by streaming platforms and unpredictable theatr...
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Theemithi: Walking through fire in devotion and faith
April 10, 2026
Theemithi, observed each year between March and April across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh during temple festivals and village celebrations, unites communities such as the Vanniyars, Nadars, Kshatriyas and other local village groups devoted to Draupadi and regional god...
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Mechuka: A secluded Himalayan valley shaped by Tibetan-Buddhist traditions
April 8, 2026
Tucked away in the far reaches of Arunachal Pradesh, Mechuka is a remote valley where rivers, forests and Tibetan-Buddhist traditions shape daily life. From hilltop monasteries to bamboo bridges and quiet riverbanks, visitors find an understated Himalayan experience. Here, slow t...
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Need to ground India’s ambitions as global education hub in reality
March 29, 2026
Almost ever since the independence, Pune, a big city near Mumbai, has been known as the education hub of India as it houses some of the most unique and avant-garde colleges as well as centres of research, like the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, the Inter-University...
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Theyyam: Kerala’s human-deities come alive
March 26, 2026
Theyyam, celebrated each year between October and April in the temple groves and ancestral courtyards of northern Kerala, draws communities together for rituals marked by music, dance and intense spiritual devotion. Though rooted in ancient tribal belief systems and local traditi...
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Titanic: Record-Tying Oscar Triumph
March 23, 2026
#OnThisDay: On March 23, 1998, epic romantic disaster film Titanic won 11 Academy Awards at the 70th Oscars, matching the all-time record for most wins by a single film. #MIG
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The Masters Tournament: Top Golf Championship Begins
March 22, 2026
#OnThisDay: On March 22, 1934, Augusta National Golf Club hosted the first-ever Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, marking the beginning of one of golf’s most iconic events. #MIG
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