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.

National

OV Digital DeskAugust 7, 2024

National Handloom Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance

National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August. It aims to honour the handloom industry and its weavers across India. This Year, India will observe the 7th National…
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Offbeat

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume named after founder’s pet

Luxury Italian brand Dolce & Gabbana has released a perfume for dogs named after the co-founder’s own pet. Fefe is alcohol-free and the firm says it has been safety-tested and…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

The rise of the ‘machine defendant’ – who’s to blame when an AI makes mistakes?

Few industries remain untouched by the potential for transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) – or at least the hype. For business, the technology’s promise goes far beyond writing emails. It’s…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Soft plastics, glass bins and bans on compostable liners: will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward?

In recent years, the question of what to do with our household waste has become more pressing. In 2018, China stopped accepting many types of recyclable plastic waste from Australia.…
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National

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Hiroshima Day: History, Theme, and Significance

Atomic bomb mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) Hiroshima Day is observed every year on 6 August to commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki being atom bombed during World War…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Sushma Swaraj: The People’s Minister and Trailblazer in Indian Politics

14 February in History of India: Remembering Sushma Swaraj
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6 August

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Jamaica Independence Day

Each year on August 6th, Jamaica Independence Day commemorates the nation’s liberation from British colonial rule in 1962. This monumental occasion serves as a poignant symbol, representing the culmination of…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

6 August in Indian and World History

6 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 August the birth anniversary of K. M. Chandy, Dr Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Amritsar Govindsingh…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 6, 2024

Father of Indian Nationalism: The Legacy of Surendranath Banerjee

Surendranath Banerjee (10 November 1848 – 6 August 1925) was an Indian nationalist leader during British rule. Life and Career Surendranath Banerjee was born on 10 November 1848, in Kolkata, West…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

Over half of NSW’s forests and woodlands have vanished

Since European colonisation, 29 million hectares (54%) of the forests and woodlands that once existed in New South Wales have been destroyed. A further 9 million ha have been degraded…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies

So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It’s already six times more…
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist

Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression. At the same time, few Australians meet recommended dietary or physical activity guidelines. What has one got to do with the other? Our…
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World History

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

Chavela Vargas: The Defiant Voice of Mexican Ranchera Music

Chavela Vargas (17 April 1919 – 5 August 2012) was a Mexican singer. She was especially known for her rendition of Mexican rancheras.
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Featured

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

Unlocking Nature’s Chemistry: The Nobel Laureate Heinrich Otto Wieland’s Legacy

Heinrich Otto Wieland, (4 June 1877 – 5 August 1957) a renowned German chemist, made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry during the early 20th century. Life and…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskAugust 5, 2024

5 August in Indian and World History

5 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 5 August the birth anniversary of Acharya Pyare Mohan, Dwarka Prasad Mishra, Shivmangal Singh ‘Suman,…
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