Palak Chawla
Reimagining taboos through faith and tradition
June 10, 2025
India is a land of diverse traditions and rituals. While many festivals are widely known for their grandeur and devotion, some stand out for their boldness in challenging deeply rooted social taboos. These festivals not only celebrate culture and faith but also create space for d...
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India begins manufacture of MiGs in Nashik
June 10, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 10, 1964, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) established its aircraft manufacturing division in Nashik, Maharashtra, specifically to produce MiG variants under licence from Russia. #MIG
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Legendary Derbies: From Kentucky to Karnataka
June 9, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won Belmont Stakes by record 31 lengths, completing Triple Crown after earlier wins in Kentucky Derby and Preakness. #MIG
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Taste of India: Traditional regional breakfasts
June 6, 2025
Much like India’s diverse culture, traditions, languages, festivals and even clothing, something as simple as breakfast also changes from region to region. The country is home to a wide range of breakfast dishes, many of which are still relatively unknown outside their local ar...
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BIMSTEC: 7 nations, 1.7 billion people, USD 4 trillion GDP
June 6, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 6, 1997, BIMSTEC was formed in Bangkok as BIST-EC by Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to boost regional cooperation. #MIG
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International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
June 5, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 5, International Day for Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed to raise awareness about protecting marine ecosystems from unsustainable and unlawful fishing practices. #MIG
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World Environment Day: India’s Perennial Plastic Problem
June 5, 2025
A 2024 study published in Nature, a scientific journal, revealed that India is now the world’s largest plastic waste producer, accounting for nearly 20 pc of the global total. According to the study, India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, mo...
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Tiananmen Square Massacre: Brutal Crackdown Shocks World
June 4, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 4, 1989, Chinese police violently stopped pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square that had begun in April after the death of Hu Yaobang, a leader who wanted reforms. #MIG
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Flightplan for 2025-26: World’s premier air shows
June 3, 2025
From vintage aircraft and aerial stunts to futuristic flying taxis and cutting-edge defence systems, the world’s top air shows offer a front-row seat to aviation’s past, present and future. Here are some of the most anticipated aerospace events in 2025 and 2026. Paris Air Sho...
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World Bicycle Day: Celebrating Cycling’s Global Impact, Evolution
June 3, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 3, World Bicycle Day is observed, to recognise impact of bicycle that has evolved from simple wooden frames to sophisticated machines, becoming a crucial part of daily life. #MIG
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International Sex Workers’ Day: 50 Years of Resilience
June 2, 2025
#OnThisDay: On June 2, 1975, over 100 sex workers occupied the Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. #MIG
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Hidden gems of Indian folk art: From Bhil to Chitrakathi
May 31, 2025
India is home to a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with each region offering its own unique art forms. While some traditional arts like Madhubani and Warli have gained wider recognition in India and abroad, many others remain lesser-known outside their regions. These art styl...
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