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 2, 2022

International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development 2022

A socio-ecological production landscape in Dzongu, North Sikkim, India (photo courtesy of Pema Yangden) On the initiative of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2022 the International Year…
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OV Digital DeskJuly 2, 2022

UN observation of International Decades

Kalio, 9, swims underwater near a shell of giant clam. Beveridge Reef area, Niue. UNDP/V.Sokhin/2016 These are the international decades currently observed by the United Nations. The United Nations designates…
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International

OV Digital DeskJuly 2, 2022

UN announces Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030)

UN announces Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030) | Image courtesy: https://en.unesco.org/ The United Nations announced the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to mobilize the scientific community, policymakers,…
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Today in History

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

National Fried Clam Day 2022 and its Significance

Every year on July 3rd, National Fried Clam Day is observed. Fried clams are an iconic food of New England and the United States. Seaside clam shacks or roadside restaurants…
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International

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

International Day of Cooperatives 2024 and its Significance

Image Courtesy: https://www.un.org/ International Day of Cooperatives is observed on the first Saturday of July every year. It is a UN observance day. UN observance aims to educate the public…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned

India’s biggest floating solar power plant is up and running. As of July 1, 2022, NTPC has declared Commercial Operation of the final 20 MW of the 100 MW Ramagundam…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

Notification issued for Tyre Rolling Resistance, Wet Grip and Rolling Sound

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 28th June 2022, amending rule 95 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989. It mandates requirements of Rolling…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs the Doctors’ Day Celebrations at Lady Hardinge Medical College

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, today presided over the Doctors Day celebration at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC). Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya gave a shoutout to…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

DRDO conducts maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

On July 1, 2022, the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator flew for the first time from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka. In automatic mode, the aircraft performed a flawless…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

Government warns Ed-tech companies against unfair trade practices

The Central government has warned the Ed-tech companies against unfair trade practices. The Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Shri Rohit Kumar Singh held a meeting with self-regulatory body India Edtech…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

PM greets doctors on Doctors Day 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted doctors on Doctors Day and acknowledged their key role in saving lives and making the planet healthier. The Prime Minister tweeted: “Doctors…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

PM extends wishes to Chartered Accountants on CA Day 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all Chartered Accountants on CA Day. Shri Modi has also shared a video in which he had expressed…
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National

OV Digital DeskJuly 1, 2022

PM lauds GST on marking 5 years

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the GST on marking 5 years and said that this is a major tax reform that furthered ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and…
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OV Digital DeskJune 30, 2022

Remembering Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy on his Birth Anniversary

Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1 July 1882 – 1 July 1962), an Indian physician, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter, and statesman. Early Life Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on 1…
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National

OV Digital DeskJune 30, 2022

Government trains first batch of village engineers

Government trains first batch of village engineers. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp of Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts with rural youth empowerment. The road to Atmanirbhar Bharat goes through Atmanirbhar Villages.…
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