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.

Indian History

OV Digital DeskJuly 28, 2024

29 July in Indian and World History

29 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 29 July is the birth anniversary of Jahangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, Singireddi Narayana Reddy, and…
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Green Energy

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

Landmark new research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall

The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth’s land area – particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows. The…
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Health

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis

Amanda Mascarelli, The Conversation; Gemma Ware, The Conversation, and Katie Flood, The Conversation Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North…
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International

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?

Hugh Breakey, Griffith University In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls from both sides of US politics, as well as internationally,…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

Mahasweta Devi: A Literary Luminary Championing Social Justice and Indigenous Rights

Mahasweta Devi (14 January 1926-28 July 2016) was an Indian writer and social activist. She wrote several essays, novels, and short stories, including Aranyer Adhikar, Rudali, and Hajar Churashir Maa. She received the…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

Visionary Insights: Exploring the Optics of Allvar Gullstrand

Allvar Gullstrand (5 June 1862 – 28 July 1930) was a Swedish ophthalmologist who made significant contributions to the field of optics and eye physiology. Life and Career He was…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

World Nature Conservation Day: History, Theme and Significance

World Nature Conservation Day is observed every year on July 28. In order to keep the world healthy, it is important to preserve the environment and natural resources. World Nature…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

28 July in Indian and World History

28 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 28 July is the birth anniversary of Rameshwar Thakur, Anil Janvijay, Suvigya Sharma, and Kasu…
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International

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

Shining a Light on Talent: The Artistic Brilliance of Judith Leyster

Judith Leyster (baptized 28 July 1609, Haarlem, Netherlands-buried 10 February 1660, Heemstede, near Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter who emerged from obscurity as one of the few female artists of…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 27, 2024

World Hepatitis Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance

On 28 July, World Hepatitis Day raises awareness about viral hepatitis and encourages global action.
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Culture

OV Digital DeskJuly 26, 2024

Iconic Villain to Timeless Legend: Remembering Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 – 27 July 1992), a famous actor in Hindi films. The character ‘Gabbar Singh‘ played by him in the film ‘Sholay‘ is one of the…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskJuly 26, 2024

27 July in Indian and World History

27 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 27 July is the birth anniversary of Kalpana Dutt, Bharati Mukherjee, and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 26, 2024

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: The People’s President and Visionary Leader of India

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 26, 2024

Hans Fischer: The Chemistry of Life’s Pigments

Hans Fischer (27 July 1881 – 31 March 1945) was a German organic chemist. In 1930, Hans Fischer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Hans Fischer…
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27 July

OV Digital DeskJuly 26, 2024

Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Michael Longley

Michael Longley is an Irish poet. In 2007 when he was awarded the prestigious T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry for his collection “Snow Water.” Life and Career Michael Longley…
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