Palak Chawla
Genius of traditional Indian architecture beyond temples & forts
July 31, 2025
When we think of Indian architecture, famous monuments like the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, forts and palaces or ancient temples of southern India come to mind. But there is another side to India’s architecture that is just as important, the traditional homes in villages across the...
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From Earhart to Bose: The day they disappeared
July 30, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa, former Teamsters union President vanished from a parking lot in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he was reportedly scheduled to meet two known Mafia figures. Hoffa’s fate remains unknown & he was declared legally dead in 1982. #MI...
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Superstitions decoded: Practices that once made sense
July 29, 2025
Across cultures in India, many everyday customs and taboos are passed down through generations, often without questioning their origin. Yet behind these seemingly irrational beliefs lie strong historical reasonings shaped by the limitations of earlier times, lack of electricity, ...
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Anuga 2025 to launch event focussed on alternative proteins
July 29, 2025
Anuga, a leading global trade fair for the food and beverage industry, will launch Anuga Alternatives to showcase its focus on products derived from alternative protein sources, at Köln in Germany from October 4 – 8. In a press statement, Anuga says that this new format is foc...
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A-List Stars Hit by High-Stakes Burglaries
July 29, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 29, 1973, over USD 200,000 in cash was stolen from Led Zeppelin’s safe deposit box at New York Hilton Hotel during their US tour. #MIG
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Carbon credits: Climate scam continues
July 26, 2025
Even as global carbon emissions continue to scale new heights and as businesses try to find loopholes to avoid cutting their own carbon footprint, the carbon credit market has rapidly emerged as a key tool in creating the myth of achieving cuts in their emissions. What began as a...
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Remembering dacoit-turned politician Phoolan Devi
July 25, 2025
On 25 July 2001, Phoolan Devi was shot dead outside her official residence on Ashoka Road in New Delhi. She had just returned home from Parliament when three masked gunmen opened fire. She died instantly. The main accused, Sher Singh Rana, later claimed the murder was carried out...
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Phoolan Devi: Outlaw, survivor & politician
July 25, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 25, 2001, Phoolan Devi, a former notorious dacoit who became Member of Parliament, was assassinated outside her official residence on Ashoka Road in New Delhi. #MIG
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Badami: Where ancient art meets natural beauty
July 24, 2025
Tucked away in the northern part of Karnataka, the town of Badami is a hidden gem that blends ancient heritage with rugged natural charm. Once known as Vatapi, Badami was the capital of the powerful Chalukya dynasty during the 6th to 8th centuries. Today, it is best known for its...
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Big Penalties for BigTech
July 24, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 25, 2019, Facebook agreed to pay USD 5 billion fine, largest ever for violating consumer privacy, to US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). #MIG
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Whaling Ban Sparks Dramatic Global Population Recovery
July 23, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 23, 1982, International Whaling Commission (IWC) banned commercial whaling with effect from January 1, 1986. #MIG
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Upcoming SME IPOs in infrastructure & engineering
July 22, 2025
In 2024, India’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) market saw a record growth, with proceeds more than doubling from USD 5.5 billion in 2023 to USD 11.2 billion in 2024. In the first half of 2025, IPO activity has stayed strong, especially in infrastructure and engineering, as Indi...
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