Image Source: Twitter/Scott Morrison Few of Australia’s relationships with countries in Asia have progressed so far and so fast as its ties with India. Over a decade, Canberra and New Delhi have constructed a broad strategic partnership, catalysed by shared concerns about China. The recent virtual summit between Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his … Read more
This is a simple explanation of Climate Change, based on an article in the New York Times. The average temperature on the surface of the planet has already increased by 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, which may not seem like much, but think about it this way, the heat from human emissions is roughly equal … Read more
International Kite Day is observed every year on 14 January. It is observed across India to celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti. It is widely celebrated across India; However, it has special presence in the state of Gujarat. On this day, people go the roof of their house and let their kite free in the … Read more
A file photo of Ahmad Ali||Source: thedailystar.net William Dalrymple once interviewed the Author in Karachi. It was all about knowing about Author’s love and affection towards Delhi which encouraged him to pen down the magnificent book, Twilight in Delhi. At the same time to be aware of what made him move to Pakistan after the … Read more
The new year is celebrated at different dates and times in various countries. The Chinese New Year which is also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is China’s most important and popular festival. It is decided based on the lunar calendar and the holiday falls second new moon after the winter solstice. In … Read more
Starlink satellites are quite visible in the night sky. (Shutterstock) I’m outside at my rural Saskatchewan farm, chatting with my neighbours who I’ve invited over to appreciate the night sky through my telescope. After exclamations and open-mouthed wonder over Saturn’s rings, and light that has been travelling through space for more than two million years … Read more
Pratibha Patil (born 19 December 1934) is an Indian politician and lawyer. She was the first woman President of India. On 25 July 2007, Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the 12th President of India. EARLY LIFE Pratibha Patil was born on 19 December 1934, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. She completed her schooling at R. R. … Read more
International Tea Day is observed every year on 15 December in in tea producing countries | Image Source: UN.org International Tea Day is observed every year on 15 December in in tea producing countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, and Tanzania. It aims to get attention of people and government … Read more
The Border Security Force (BSF) today (Wednesday, 1 December) observed its 57th BSF Raising Day. | Image Source: DNA India The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the BSF personnel and their families on BSF Raising Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said. On their Raising Day, greetings to the @BSF_India family. BSF … Read more
28 November in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 28 November is the birth anniversary of Pramod Karan Sethi, and Amar Goswami. 28 November is also observed as the death anniversary of Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, and Shankar Shesh, Birth Anniversary 28 November in Indian history is celebrated as the … Read more
Yashwantrao Chavan was an Indian Politician and writer. He was the first chief Minister of Maharashtra. EARLY LIFE He was born on 12 March 1913, Maharashtra, India. After completing his high school education from Tilak High school Karad. In 1938, he completed his B.A degree in History and Political Science from University of Bombay. In … Read more
As many as 55 films across the world will be showcased under the World Panorama Section of 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this year. The nine-day film festival, being organized in both hybrid and virtual formats, is being held in Goa during November 20 – 28, 2021. The synopses of the films can … Read more
The Götheborg II towers over other boats in harbor. | Image Source: Fredrik Nilsson/Courtesy Svenska Ostindiska Companiet The replica 18th-century ship Götheborg II plans to move along their route from Sweden to China in April 2022. As planned, the ship is expected to reach Shanghai by October 2022. Wind and weather conditions are always a … Read more
Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player, and the second Indian to win the All England Open Badminton tournament. EARLY LIFE He was born on 16 November 1973, Andhra Pradesh, India. When he was young, His family moved to Hyderabad. He was interested in Cricket from his early childhood, but, his elder brother encouraged … Read more
It is the second year coming to end while humanity still struggling to have the COVID-19 virus contained. As of today, after being detected in Wuhan, China, there are more than 245 million confirmed cases and around 5 million surrendered their life to COVID. It was declared a pandemic by pandemic by the World Health … Read more