Palak Chawla
Anantara Jewel Bagh: Building momentum with weddings, FITs & luxury
August 13, 2025
How has the hotel performed so far? Has it met your expectations? I think there is always room for more, but if I have to look back, when we were bringing the brand to the country and the position that we wanted to gain, the journey has been very interesting. We have come a very ...
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Olympics: Larger, More Inclusive and Equal
August 13, 2025
On August 13, 2012, the executive board of the International Olympic Committee voted to include women’s boxing in the 2012 Olympic Games, marking the first time all Olympic sports had both men’s and women’s events. #MIG
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Andretta: Hidden habitat of art and culture in Himalayas
August 12, 2025
Tucked away in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range, near the town of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh, lies the quiet village of Andretta. Unlike popular tourist destinations, Andretta offers a unique blend of art, culture, and natural beauty, making it a peaceful retreat for those...
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World Elephant Day: Species in peril
August 12, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 12, World Elephant Day is observed to highlight illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory & protect wild elephant habitat. #MIG
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Between facts and politics: The new NCERT history controversy
August 8, 2025
The latest revision of NCERT’s Class VIII Social Science textbook has ignited intense debate across academic and political circles. Released in 2025 under the framework of the New Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), the ne...
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When water turned toxic: Industrial disasters across the world
August 7, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 7, 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared a health emergency in Love Canal, Niagara Falls, USA, after 21,000 tonnes of buried toxic chemical waste began leaking into basements and groundwater, causing serious health issues. #MIG
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Nature’s Giants: Fascinating Tree Facts Across the Globe
August 6, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 6, 1964, Prometheus, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), was at least 4,862 years old when it was accidentally cut down in Nevada, USA. It was considered the oldest known non-clonal tree. #MIG
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When wellness checks become worrisome
August 5, 2025
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become part of daily life for millions of people. They can measure everything from the heart rate and sleep quality to step counts and even the stress levels. At first glance, these features seem helpful. But for some people, especially thos...
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Jammu Kashmir: 6 Years After Abrogation of Article 370
August 5, 2025
#OnThisDay: August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which had granted special status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. #MIG
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India Enters Nuclear Age: Apsara Reactor Commissioned
August 4, 2025
#OnThisDay: On August 4, 1956, India entered nuclear age when its first nuclear reactor, Apsara, achieved “criticality”, the moment a nuclear reactor sustains a self-perpetuating nuclear chain reaction. #MIG
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Voices at odds: Indian cities grapple with linguistic divide
August 2, 2025
In May, a couple in Mumbai reportedly refused to pay a delivery agent because he declined to speak in Marathi. Just last week, a shocking video went viral on social media, showing a shop owner being assaulted, by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers for not speaking Marathi. ...
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Romantic films take centre stage in Bollywood’s 2025 line-up
August 1, 2025
For the past several years, Bollywood had been dominated by action-packed films as big stars and newcomers alike were seen in larger-than-life action thrillers. Many of these films broke box-office records, like Jawan and Pushpa, while others such as Sikander and Baby John did no...
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