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.

International

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Unprecedented number of Syrians in need of aid after 13 years of war

Thirteen years of conflict have left 16.7 million people requiring humanitarian aid and 15 million people - 65% of the population – in need of health assistance in Syria. This…
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PIB

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Centennial celebrations of Admiral RL Pereira organised

On 15th March 2024, St Joseph's School (North Point), Darjeeling, in collaboration with the Indian Navy, conducted commemorative events on the school campus to continue the centennial celebrations of Admiral…
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PIB

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Indian Navy is hosting its third Station Commanders’ Workshop

The Indian Navy is hosting its third Station Commanders' Workshop from 18-20 March 2024 in New Delhi. Following the success of the previous two workshops held at INS Hamla in…
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PIB

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin on March 18, 2024. Both Ministers briefly discussed a range of bilateral, regional…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Ordnance Factories Day: History, Theme, and Significance

Ordnance Factories Day is observed on the 18th of March every year to commemorate the establishment of the first ordnance factory in India in 1801. The day serves as a…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Architect of Change: The Legacy of Frederik Willem de Klerk

Frederik Willem de Klerk (18 March 1936 – 11 November 2021) was a South African politician, who served as the country’s State President from 1989 to 1994. Life and Career…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Global Recycling Day: History, Theme, and Significance

Every year, Global Recycling Day is celebrated on March 18th. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about recycling and encouraging individuals and organizations to reduce waste and protect…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

18 March in Indian and World History

18 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 March is the birth anniversary of Kunji Lal Dubey, Shashi Kapoor, and Eknath Solkar.…
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

World Sparrow Day: History, Theme, and Significance

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on 20 March every year. It is aimed to raise awareness and protect the common house sparrows, which are not so commonly seen now…
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Isidro Baldenegro López: Champion of Indigenous Rights and Environmental Activism

Isidro Baldenegro López (18 March 1966 – 15 January 2017) was a farmer and community leader of Mexico's indigenous Tarahumara people in Sierra Madre and an environmental activist who fought…
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Usmar Ismail: Pioneer of Indonesian Cinema

Usmar Ismail (20 March 1921 – 2 January 1971) was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He was widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of the cinema of Indonesia.
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

David Warren: The Inventive Mind Behind Flight Safety

David Warren (20 March 1925 – 19 July 2010) was an Australian scientist, best known for inventing and developing the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (also known as FDR, CVR, and "the…
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Indian History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

20 March in Indian and World History

20 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 20 March is the birth anniversary of P. C. Alexander, Govindarajan Padmanaban, Savitri Devi Jindal,…
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Tunisia National Day and its Significance

Tunisia National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated on 20 March every year. It commemorates the day in 1956 when Tunisia gained independence from France after years of…
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World History

OV Digital DeskMarch 18, 2024

Alfonso García Robles: Advocate for Peace and Nobel Laureate

Alfonso Garcia Robles (20 March 1911 – 2 September 1991) was a Mexican diplomat and lawyer. He is best known for his work in negotiating the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which…
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