Palak Chawla
Deng Xiaoping Returns: China’s Transformative Era Begins
July 22, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 22, 1977, Deng Xiaoping was reinstated in power in China, barely a year after he had been purged during the Cultural Revolution and suspended from all government positions. #MIG
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Civilian Aircraft Victims of Conflicts
July 21, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over separatist-held eastern Ukraine by Russian-made surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board. #MIG
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Artificial Intelligence transforming disease diagnosis
July 19, 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its role in healthcare, diagnostics is becoming increasingly prominent, often in subtle yet impactful ways. In India, where medical infrastructure and patient volumes can present unique challenges, AI-driven tools are beginning...
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Launch of Rohini: Debut of India’s Space Odyssey
July 18, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 18, 1980, India entered the space club by launching its Rohini Satellite RS-1, the first satellite launched by India using indigenous rocket, SLV-3, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. #MIG
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From box office failures to timeless classics
July 17, 2025
In the world of cinema, success is often measured by box office numbers. But some films, despite their initial commercial failure, go on to earn something far more lasting love, admiration and a place in cinematic history. These are the films that were ahead of their time, misund...
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Civilian Aircraft Victims of Conflicts
July 17, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over separatist-held eastern Ukraine by Russian-made surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board. #MIG
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Trinity Test: World Enters the Nuclear Age
July 16, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 16, 1945, United States detonated first atomic bomb in history. #MIG
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Vaishali: World’s first republic and land of sacred history
July 15, 2025
Vaishali, a historic town in Bihar, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the world’s first republic. Long before democratic systems emerged in other parts of the world, Vaishali was the capital of the Vajji confederacy, ruled by the Lichchavi clan in the 6th century BCE. Thi...
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World Youth Skills Day: Skills for Future Jobs and Innovation Today
July 15, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 15, 2015, 1st World Youth Skills Day was observed, mandated by United Nations to create awareness about equipping youth with skills necessary for employment and entrepreneurship. #MIG
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Co-working spaces: Shaping future of work in India
July 14, 2025
During the pandemic, when people were first introduced to the idea of working from home, it quietly found its place in the world and India’s work culture. What began as a temporary solution soon became a preferred way of working for many. Once the pandemic ended, this new style...
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Algae Biofuel Revolution: Global Race for Sustainable Energy
July 14, 2025
#OnThisDay: On July 14, 2009, ExxonMobil partnered with Synthetic Genomics, led by genomics pioneer J Craig Venter, to develop next-generation biofuel from algae. #MIG
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Chennai : Cauldron of Culture, Craft and Cuisine
July 12, 2025
Like any other corporate slave in Bengaluru, weekends were my only escape, a chance to kick back and relax. But when it is a long weekend, there is no excuse to not pack a bag and hit the road. Southern India is full of stunning destinations, and the best part is, they are all ju...
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