International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21 to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of practicing yoga. This special day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014, following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Origins of Yoga Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual …
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Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based space tech startup, has successfully completed its maiden mission with the Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2 satellites. These satellites have securely deorbited after completing 15,000 orbits around Earth. Launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV C54 in November 2022, this achievement marks a significant milestone for the company. Payload and Platform The Thybolt satellites carried a …
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The mid-year climate discussions in Bonn, Germany, concluded recently with limited progress, raising concerns for a potentially challenging road ahead to the COP29 summit to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, later this year. Key Issues and Sticking Points The 60th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB60), also known as the Bonn Climate Change Conference, …
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The Indian National Ultimate Frisbee team put up a valiant effort in the finals of the Asia Oceanic Beach Ultimate Championships (AOBUC) 2024, finishing as runners-up after a hard-fought match against the Philippines with a final score of 9-12. This marks a historic milestone for Indian Ultimate Frisbee as the national team reached the finals …
India, known for its diverse culture and unique traditions, is predominantly an agricultural country. A significant portion of its population is engaged in agriculture, producing various major crops, including pulses. Pulses are a crucial part of the diet in India and abroad due to their high protein content. Let’s delve into the details about India’s …
Aiming to enable passengers to drop in their luggage, collect tags and print boarding passes to complete check-in in less time, the Delhi International Airport Ltd launched a self-service mechanism on 17 June. Installation of Self Service Bag Drop(SSBD) Delhi’s IGI Airport has installed around 50 Self-Service Bag Drop (SSBD) units across Terminal 1 and …
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The renowned wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu has been conferred with the prestigious 18th V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of non-feature and wildlife documentary filmmaking. The award was presented to him by the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, at the inaugural ceremony of the …
Eminent children’s filmmaker Vinod Ganatra has become the first Indian to be conferred with South Africa’s prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his outstanding contribution to children’s cinema. The award was presented to him at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival. Vinod Ganatra: A Trailblazer in Children’s Films Illustrious Career Highlights Globally renowned …
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According to the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023 released by global consulting firm Kroll, cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot as India’s most valued celebrity brand with a brand value of $227.9 million. This marks a 30% jump from his brand value of $176.9 million in 2022. Surpassing Bollywood Superstars Kohli’s remarkable brand …
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The Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, a renowned Ayurvedic institution, celebrated a significant achievement as its managing trustee and chief physician, P. Madhavankutty Varier, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree by the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). Honouring Scientific Pursuit and Holistic Health The senior public relations officer of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya …
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