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.

Featured

OV Digital DeskOctober 16, 2023

Claudia Goldin’s Nobel Prize win is a victory for women in economics − and the field as a whole

Economic history has long been chronicled through a male lens, emphasizing the contributions of men and their viewpoints. For proof, just look to the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 16, 2023

16 October in Indian and World History

16 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 October is the birth anniversary of Vallathol Narayana Menon, Seth Govind Das, Naveen Patnaik,…
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World History

OV Digital DeskOctober 16, 2023

Rosane Kaingang: Champion of Indigenous Rights and Cultural Preservation

Rosane Kaingang (1962-16 October 2016) was a Brazilian indigenous activist, member of the Kaingang ethnic group, considered one of the most respected and influential indigenous leaders from Brazil.
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World History

OV Digital DeskOctober 16, 2023

Discover the extraordinary legacy of Emilio Pettoruti

Emilio Pettoruti (1 October 1892 – 16 October 1971) was a pioneering Argentine painter who played a pivotal role in the development of modern art in Argentina and South America.…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 16, 2023

Shadows on the Stage: The Life and Legacy of Eugene O’Neill

Eugene O’Neill (16 October 1888 – 27 November 1953) was an Irish American playwright. In 1936, Eugene O'Neill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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International

OV Digital DeskOctober 15, 2023

Strengthening public health intelligence in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

The WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region has made great strides in strengthening public health intelligence capabilities in recent years, thanks to joint efforts by WHO and the Region’s countries and territories.
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Open Section

OV Digital DeskOctober 15, 2023

Letter from Avani’s cub to PM

Dear Pradhanmantri, Shri Narendra Modi Jee, Thank you for taking a short break for the first time in almost two decades. Hope, you enjoyed your time with Shri Bear Grylls.…
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Featured

OV Digital DeskOctober 15, 2023

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured: WHO
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International

OV Digital DeskOctober 15, 2023

Lifesaving health supplies land in Egypt for people-in-need in Gaza: WHO

A plane carrying 78 cubic meters of health supplies from WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai has landed at Al-Arish airport in Egypt. The supplies will be delivered to Gaza to…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 13, 2023

Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Peter Doherty

Peter Doherty is an Australian immunologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996.
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 10, 2023

A Symphony of Peace: Lê Đức Thọ’s Journey

Lê Đức Thọ (14 October 1911– 13 October 1990) was a Vietnamese revolutionary general, diplomat, and politician. Life and Career Lê Đức Thọ was born on 14 October 1911, in…
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Art & Culture

OV Digital DeskOctober 10, 2023

Jayaprakash Narayan: Architect of India’s Democratic Movement

Jayaprakash Narayan (11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), was a great statesman, social reformer, freedom fighter, and influential speaker of the country. He is also known as Lok Nayak.…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 10, 2023

11 October in Indian and World History

11 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 11 October is the birth anniversary of Magan Bhai Desai, Jayaprakash Narayan, Chandikadas Amritrao Deshmukh,…
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National

OV Digital DeskOctober 10, 2023

Vijaya Raje Scindia: The Iron Lady of Indian Politics

Vijaya Raje Scindia (12 October 1919 – 25 January 2001), born Lekha Divyeshwari Devi and known popularly as the Rajmata of Gwalior, was a prominent Indian political personality. In the…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskOctober 9, 2023

10 October in Indian and World History

10 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 10 October is the birth anniversary of Shripad Amrit Dange, Kota Shivaram Karanth, Rasipuram Krishnaswami…
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