Palak Chawla
50 Years of Space Exploration with European Space Agency
May 30, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 30, 1975, European Space Agency (ESA) was formed after merger of European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) & European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO). #MIG
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Maharashtra launches India’s first state-led convention bureau
May 29, 2025
Maharashtra Tourism announced the formation of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB), India’s first state-led initiative focused on propelling the state’s position as a destination for global conventions, exhibitions and business events. In a press statement, Maharashtra To...
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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 29, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 29, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed to pay tribute to international peacekeepers. #MIG
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Nubra Valley: A hidden paradise in Ladakh
May 27, 2025
Nubra Valley, tucked away in the northern part of Ladakh, is one of India’s most enchanting and peaceful destinations. With its mix of snow-capped mountains, white sand dunes, green villages and ancient monasteries, it offers visitors an unforgettable experience. The journey to...
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AI meets Advocates: Rise of legal tech in India
May 26, 2025
As technology rapidly advances across every sector, professionals are racing to keep up. Artificial Intelligence, once limited to select industries, is now being integrated into nearly every field, including one that traditionally relied on human reasoning, intuition and experien...
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E-Passports in India: Technological leap raises questions over data security
May 24, 2025
After a pilot programme launched in April 2024, recently the Indian government officially began the nationwide rollout of biometric e-passports, under the Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 (PSP-V2.0). The initiative is designed to enhance passport security and make immigration ...
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Despite gaps, Mizoram overtakes Kerala in literacy rate
May 23, 2025
Almost 35 years after Kerala was crowned as the first fully literate state of India by the National Literacy Mission in 1991, with a literacy rate exceeding 90 pc, the southern state has been dethroned at the top by Mizoram, that achieved a literacy rate of 98.2 pc, exceeding tha...
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Notorious criminal duos throughout history
May 23, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 23, 1934, American bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed in a police ambush in Louisiana. #MIG
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International Biodiversity Day: India’s tale of triumphs and trials
May 22, 2025
India is a country with vast and varied landscapes, from towering mountains and wide plains to dense forests and long coastlines, it has it all. It is also home to many rivers and freshwater lakes, which help support a rich and diverse range of ecosystems and wildlife. However, o...
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International Biodiversity Day: Dimmed by Deepening Crisis
May 22, 2025
#OnThisDay: May 22 is observed as International Day for Biological Diversity, to highlight importance of preserving biodiversity which is under severe threat. #MIG
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International Tea Day: Sip, Savour, Support Sustainability
May 21, 2025
#OnThisDay: On May 21, International Tea Day is celebrated every year, officially recognised by the United Nations in 2019 to honour cultural, economic and social significance worldwide of tea. #MIG
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From free voices to filtered narratives: OTT censorship in India
May 20, 2025
Recently, streaming platforms, which opened new doors for filmmakers and writers who were finally able to go beyond the limits of mainstream cinema’s commercial formulas and the tight grip of social boycotts, have increasingly come under fire, finding themselves accused of offe...
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