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 DeskJuly 14, 2024

Discover the Legacy of Élie Metchnikoff

Élie Metchnikoff (15 May 1845 – 15 July 1916) was a Russian zoologist. In 1908, Élie Metchnikoff was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 14, 2024

Social Media Giving Day: History, Theme, and Significance

Social Media Giving Day is an annual observance celebrated on July 15th. It was established by Givver.com, a non-profit organization that has been leveraging Twitter for fundraising since 2013. Owned…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 14, 2024

Eugène Poubelle and the Introduction of Waste Bins in Paris

Eugène Poubelle (15 April 1831 – 15 July 1907) was a French lawyer and diplomat who introduced waste containers to Paris and made their use compulsory. This introduction was so…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 13, 2024

International Non-Binary People’s Day: History, Theme, and Significance

Every year, 14 July is observed as International Non-Binary People’s Day. The aim of this event is to raise awareness and organize around the issues faced by non-binary people around…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskJuly 13, 2024

14 July in Indian and World History

14 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 July is the birth anniversary of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Deshbandhu Gupta, Shiv Nadar, and…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 13, 2024

The Life and Achievements of Geoffrey Wilkinson

Geoffrey Wilkinson (14 July 1921 – 26 September 1996) was a renowned British chemist whose pioneering work in inorganic chemistry earned him international recognition and acclaim. Early Life And Education…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 13, 2024

Mad Pride Day: History, Theme, and Significance

14 July is observed as Mad Pride Day. It is a mass movement of the users of mental health services, former users, and the aligned, which advocates that individuals with mental…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 12, 2024

13 July in Indian and World History

13 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 13 July is the birth anniversary of Bina Rai, Sunita Jain, and Sunita Jain. 13…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 12, 2024

Polde Bibič: A Tribute to Slovenian Acting Genius

Polde Bibič (3 February 1933 – 13 July 2012) was a Slovenian stage and film actor, writer, and academic professor. In addition to his role in the film Flowers in…
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27 March

OV Digital DeskJuly 12, 2024

A Playwright’s Odyssey: The David Storey Story

David Storey (13 July 1933 – 27 March 2017) was an English playwright, screenwriter, award-winning novelist and professional rugby league player. He won the Booker Prize in 1976 for his…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskJuly 12, 2024

International Malala Day: History, Theme, and Significance

International Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12th to honor the Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai. Malala, who now advocates for women’s rights to education around the world, was…
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13 July

OV Digital DeskJuly 12, 2024

National French Fry Day: History, Theme, and Significance

National French Fry Day is observed annually on July 12th. Companies typically unveil their enticing National French Fry Day deals starting from around July 7th, with many promotions lasting through…
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Art & Culture

OV Digital DeskJuly 11, 2024

The Life and Works of Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade

Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (12 July 1863 – 31 December 1926), popularly known as Itihasacharya Rajwade, was a historian, scholar, writer, commentator, and orator from Maharashtra, India. He composed a famous…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 11, 2024

12 July in Indian and World History

12 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 July is the birth anniversary of Durga Prasad Khatri, Sanjay Manjrekar, Archant Sharath Kamal,…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 11, 2024

The Life and Achievements of Satoshi Omura

Satoshi Omura (born 12 July 1935) is a Japanese biochemist. In 2015, Satoshi Omura was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Early Life And Education Satoshi Ōmura, a…
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