OV Digital Desk

The OV Digital Desk is a team of experienced editors, writers, and contributors dedicated to telling compelling stories from the world of art, culture, literature, and historical events. With a shared passion for India's diverse heritage and global creative voices, the team collaborates to bring depth, accuracy, and insight to every feature. From timeless classics to contemporary movements, the OV Digital Desk strives to inform, inspire, and engage readers across generations.

Today in History

OV Digital DeskAugust 17, 2024

Champion of Democracy: The Legacy of Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae -Jung (3 December 1924 – 18 August 2009) was a prominent South Korean politician and statesman. In 2000, Kim Dae-Jung was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for lifelong…
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World History

OV Digital DeskAugust 17, 2024

Celebrating life and legacy of Richard Laurence Millington Synge

Richard Laurence Millington Synge (28 October 1914 - 18 August 1994) was a British biochemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, in 1952.
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Punya Tithi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Punya Tithi (death anniversary) today. In a solemn tribute shared on X (formerly Twitter), PM…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Union Ministers Send Off Record 84 Indian Para-Athletes for Paris Paralympics 2024

In a spirited send-off ceremony held today in New Delhi, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Union Cabinet Approves ₹12,200 Crore Thane Metro Project to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth

In a significant step towards enhancing urban connectivity, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor in Maharashtra. The…
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OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Cabinet Approves Rs. 1413 Crore Development of New Civil Enclave at Bihta, Patna

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) ambitious plan to develop a New Civil Enclave at…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

PM Modi and Israel’s Netanyahu Discuss West Asia Conflict, Call for Peaceful Resolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call today from the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation, which took place on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day,…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further…
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World History

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Gabon Independence Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance

At the heart of Central Africa lies a nation with a profound history of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, triumph—Gabon. Every August 17th, Gabon Independence Day serves as a poignant reminder…
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World History

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Beyond Boundaries: Mies van der Rohe’s Legacy in Modern Architecture

Mies van der Rohe (27 March 1886 – 17 August 1969) was a German-American architect and designer known for his modernist and minimalist approach to architecture.
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Unraveling the Mysteries: Otto Stern and the Path of Particle Physics

Otto Stern (17 February 1888 – 17 August 1969) was a German American physicist, who made significant contributions to the development of atomic and molecular physics, particularly in the field…
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International

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

National Roller Coaster Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance

16 August is observed annually as National Roller Coaster Day. It is primarily observed in the USA. On this day, you will find people at amusement parks and theme parks across the country to…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Beyond the Microscope: The Scientific Legacy of Wendell Meredith Stanley

Wendell Meredith Stanley (16 August 1904 – 15 June 1971) was a prominent American biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of virology and molecular biology in 1946, Wendell…
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16 August

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Gabriel Lippmann: Illuminating the World of Physics

Gabriel Lippmann (16 August 1845– 13 July 1921) was a renowned physicist. In 1908, Gabriel Lippmann was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career Gabriel Lippmann was born…
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World History

OV Digital DeskAugust 16, 2024

Flames of Innovation: The Enduring Legacy of Robert Bunsen

Robert Bunsen (30 March 1811– 16 August 1899 was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He is best known for inventing the Bunsen burner,…
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