‘Bharat’ Over ‘India’: Centre Plans Resolution to Change Country’s Name
As a citizen of this great nation, a historic change may soon be upon you. The central government is planning to introduce a resolution to change the official name of India to ‘Bharat.’ For many, ‘Bharat’ holds greater historical and cultural significance as it has been the popular name for the region in native languages […]
2023 Venice Film Festival: A Cinematic Escape to Italy
As you stroll through the winding cobblestone streets of Venice, the sounds of laughter and animated conversation waft through the air. The Venice International Film Festival is in full swing, and cinephiles from around the globe have descended upon this storied city to celebrate the art of film. For over 80 years, the Venice Film […]
Mental Health Matters: Why you need to make it a priority?
Your mental health should be a top priority in your life. However, for many of us, our mental wellbeing often takes a backseat to the daily demands of work, family, relationships, and responsibilities. We push through each day fuelled by coffee and sheer willpower, all while ignoring the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and […]
September 2: India’s Date With the Sun
As an avid follower of advancements in space exploration, September 2nd is a date you will want to mark on your calendar. On that day, India’s space agency will launch its Aditya-L1 solar mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The spacecraft will travel over 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, farther than any previous Indian […]
Neeraj Chopra Creates History with India’s First-Ever Gold at World Athletics Championships
Neeraj Chopra created history for Indian athletics by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. This remarkable achievement made him the first Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at this prestigious championship, earning him the title of the “golden boy of Indian athletics.” […]
Nitin Gadkari Unveils India’s First Ethanol-Powered Toyota Innova
As an environmentally-conscious consumer, you understand the importance of reducing pollution and embracing renewable energy. Now you have an opportunity to make a difference with your vehicle choice. Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled India’s first ethanol-powered Toyota Innova, demonstrating the viability of vehicles fuelled by alternative, sustainable energy sources. Ethanol […]
Geetika Srivastava India’s First Woman Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan
Geetika Srivastava, a member of the 2005 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the charge d’affaires for India’s commission in Islamabad. She is currently serving as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Her appointment is significant as she will be the first woman to lead India’s […]
Over 40 Aerial Attacks: Russia Launches Largest Drone Assault on Ukraine
As you go about your daily routine today, spare a thought for the citizens of Ukraine who faced a barrage of aerial assaults across their country. On Wednesday, Russia launched its largest coordinated drone attack on Ukraine since the onset of conflict, targeting key infrastructure and disrupting life as Ukrainians know it. According to officials, […]
National Film Awards 2023: ‘RRR’ Triumphs, ‘Rocketry’ Best Film; Allu Arjun Named Best Actor, Alia Bhatt & Kriti Sanon Shine as Best Actresses
At the 69th National Film Awards 2023, the winners were unveiled during a Thursday evening ceremony at Delhi’s National Media Centre. Shoojit Sircar’s movie “Sardar Udham,” which was released on Prime Video in 2021 and featured Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, secured the esteemed title of the best feature film in Hindi. Allu Arjun […]
FIDE World Cup Glory for Carlsen After Tense Tiebreaks
As a chess fan, you likely tuned in to watch the final match of the FIDE World Cup 2023 between Magnus Carlsen and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. After six tense games that ended in three draws apiece, the title came down to a series of rapid tiebreak games to determine the winner. You were on the edge […]