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.

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OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Marking 50 years of EPI’s life-saving impact

An event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) was hosted by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean on the evening of 17…
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OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Biden out, Harris in? Why this risky, unprecedented move could be the circuit breaker the Democrats needed

President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside as the Democratic nominee in this year’s presidential election certainly had a sense of inevitability about it.
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Editor's Choice

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder

fizkes/Shutterstock Joshua Trigg, Flinders University; Anthony Venning, Flinders University, and Lavender Otieno, Flinders University Vaping is in your news feed for its regulation, impact on public health and effects on…
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Green Energy

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Vestas secures 136 MW repowering order in the USA

Portland, 22 July 2024: VESTAS has received a 136 MW order to repower an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order consists of 62 V120-2.2 MW™ wind turbines. The…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Exploring Arthur Boyd’s Artistic Odyssey

Arthur Boyd Chand Mathur (24 July 1920 – 24 April 1999) was a leading Australian painter of the middle to late 20th century. Boyd's work ranges from impressionist renderings of…
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12 June

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Exploring the Life and Achievements of Fritz Albert Lipmann

Fritz Albert Lipmann (12 June 1899 – 24 July 1986) was a German American biochemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Early Life and Education Fritz…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Celebrating the Legacy of Alphonse Mucha

Alfonse Mucha (24 July 1860 – 14 July 1939) known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist, living in Paris during the Art Nouveau period,…
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OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

International Self-Care Day: History, and Significance

Each Year on 24 July, International Self-Care Day (ISD) provides an opportunity to highlight healthy lifestyle self-care programs around the world. ISD is a device developed by the International Self-Care…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 23, 2024

Anniversary of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is one of the most iconic and well-preserved archaeological sites in the world and holds…
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OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

Pi Approximation Day: History, and Significance

Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi (*) has a decimal value of 3.14. In 1706, British mathematician William Jones devised the * symbol to…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

Randal Cremer: Architect of Peace and Social Justice

Randal Cremer (18 March 1828 – 22 July 1908) was a British politician and pacifist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903 for his work as secretary of…
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OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

Zubir Said: Harmonizing Singapore’s Identity Through Music

Zubir Said (22 July 1907 – 16 November 1987) was a Singaporean composer most notable for composing the national anthem of his country, "Majulah Singapura" – "Onward Singapore".
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

22 July in Indian and World History

22 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 22 July is the birth anniversary of Mukesh Chand Mathur, Vinayakrao Patwardhan, Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis,…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

Alexander Calder: Sculpting the Poetry of Motion

Alexander Calder Chand Mathur (22 July 1898 – 11 November 1976) was a renowned American sculptor and artist known for his innovative and influential contributions to the field of modern…
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World History

OV Digital DeskJuly 21, 2024

Mukesh: The Soulful Voice of Indian Cinema

Mukesh Chand Mathur (22 July 1923 – 27 August 1976) better known mononymously as Mukesh, was an Indian playback singer. Mukesh is considered to be one of the most popular…
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