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Top-10 Milk Consuming Countries in the World 2024

Top-10 Milk Consuming Countries in the World 2024

Milk, a fundamental source of nutrition and culinary inspiration, binds diverse societies worldwide through its universal appeal. As we traverse the gastronomic landscape of 2024, it’s enlightening to explore the top 10 milk-consuming nations, where dairy culture thrives and milk holds sway over culinary traditions. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene villages …

Oxford Bookstores Honours Excellence in Book Design and Visual Arts

Oxford Bookstores Honours Excellence in Book Design and Visual Arts

Oxford Bookstores announced Bhavi Mehta as the winner of the 9th edition of the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize. Mehta’s winning entry was the book jacket for “The Book Beautiful” published by Hachette India and authored by Pradeep Sebastian. The winner was felicitated with a trophy, certificate, and a cash prize of 1 Lakh Indian …

Renowned Urdu Writer Salam Bin Razzaq Passes Away at 83

Renowned Urdu Writer Salam Bin Razzaq Passes Away at 83

Shaikh Abdussalam Abdurrazzaq, the renowned Urdu litterateur and academician, popularly known by his pseudonym Salam Bin Razzaq, passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Navi Mumbai after a prolonged illness, as informed by a family friend. Literary Legacy Razzaq, aged 83, left behind a rich literary legacy. He was the recipient of the prestigious …

Manipur Launches "School on Wheels" Initiative for Students in Relief Camps

Manipur Launches School on Wheels Initiative for Students in Relief Camps

Amidst the aftermath of ethnic strife and severe hailstorms, Manipur’s government introduces the School on Wheels program, aiming to provide education to students sheltered in relief camps across the state. The initiative, inaugurated by Governor Anusuiya Uikey, entails a mobile educational setup equipped with a library, computers, and sports items, accompanied by a teacher, to …

CCRYN in Collaboration with Svyasa Organizes Conference on "Yoga for Space" in Bengaluru

Appointment of Subodh Kumar (IAS) as Director in Ministry of Ayush

Subodh Kumar (IAS), a 2010-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ayush. The appointment, effective from the date of assuming charge, is initially until October 8 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, Kumar is on ‘Compulsory wait’ in the Ministry of Food …

Scientists Unveil World's Deepest Blue Hole in Mexico

Scientists Unveil World’s Deepest Blue Hole in Mexico

In a groundbreaking discovery detailed in Frontiers in Marine Science, researchers have revealed the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole in Mexico’s Chetumal Bay as the deepest known blue hole on Earth, descending to a staggering depth of 1,380 feet. Surpassing the previous record-holder, the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, by 480 feet, this abyss presents a tantalizing …

Indian Army and IAF Conduct Joint Exercise in Punjab

Indian Army and IAF Conduct Joint Exercise in Punjab

The Indian Army’s Kharga Corps, under the aegis of the Army’s Western Command, successfully conducted a three-day joint exercise with the Indian Air Force (IAF) at multiple locations in Punjab. The exercise aimed to refine processes and validate the employment of attack helicopters in support of mechanized operations in developed terrain. Exercise Gagan Strike-II The …

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: Date, History, Celebration and Significance

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024: Date, History, Celebration and Significance

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024, also known as Rabindra Jayanti, falls on May 8th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. Born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi, Tagore’s influence extends far beyond his birthplace, resonating across literature, music, and art worldwide. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2024 – Date Rabindranath …

ICICI Bank Introduces UPI for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

ICICI Bank Introduces UPI for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

ICICI Bank has unveiled a groundbreaking feature allowing non-resident Indian (NRI) customers to utilize Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India through their international mobile numbers. This innovation aims to simplify daily payments for NRIs by eliminating the need to register an Indian mobile number with their NRE/NRO accounts, thereby enhancing convenience. Enhanced Convenience for …