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India Returns to Venice Biennale After Seven Years, Bringing Stories of Memory, Home and Belonging
After a gap of seven years, India has returned to the prestigious Venice Biennale 2026 with a powerful and deeply emotional pavilion that explores...
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Global Cinema, Glamour and Powerful Storytelling Take Centre Stage
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has officially begun in Cannes, France, turning the French Riviera once again into the world’s biggest...
India to Host First International Big Cat Alliance Summit in 2026
In a landmark move for global wildlife conservation, India is set to host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit in New Delhi...
Jaishankar Inaugurates ‘From Shunya to Ananta’ Exhibition at UN Headquarters
India’s ancient mathematical wisdom took centre stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a special...
International Nurses Day: Honouring the Backbone of Healthcare
Every year on May 12, the world observes International Nurses Day to recognise the dedication, compassion, and invaluable contributions of nurses to society. The...
US Proposes Higher Minimum Wages for H-1B Workers
The United States Department of Labor issued a proposed rule on 27 March 2026 to raise minimum salary thresholds for H-1B visa workers. The...
World Migratory Bird Day: Celebrating Nature’s Great Travellers and the Need to Protect Them
Every year, millions of birds undertake extraordinary journeys across continents, oceans and mountain ranges in search of food, breeding grounds and favourable climates. These...
Sir David Attenborough Turns 100: A Century of Wildlife Storytelling and Conservation
Sir David Attenborough, the renowned British broadcaster, natural historian, and author, marked his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026. He is globally celebrated for...
US CDC Classifies Hantavirus Outbreak as Level 3 Emergency Response
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially classified the recent hantavirus outbreak as a Level 3 emergency response. The...
Instagram Ends End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages Globally, Sparking Privacy Debate
Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra-private direct messages after parent company Meta decided to switch off end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for...
Hantavirus: Understanding the Rare but Dangerous Virus Making Headlines
A recent outbreak of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship has once again brought global attention to a virus that is rare, but potentially...
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2026: Raising Awareness for the Silent Threat
Every year on May 8, the world observes World Ovarian Cancer Day to spread awareness about ovarian cancer, one of the most serious and...
World Thalassaemia Day 2026: Spreading Awareness, Inspiring Hope
Every year on May 8, the world observes World Thalassaemia Day to raise awareness about thalassaemia, a serious inherited blood disorder that affects thousands...
World Red Cross Day 2026: Honouring Humanity Beyond Borders
Every year on May 8, the world observes World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day to celebrate the spirit of compassion, service, and humanity....
Milind Soman Conquers the Strait of Gibraltar at 60: A Remarkable Test of Endurance and Willpower
Indian fitness icon and actor Milind Soman has once again inspired millions with an extraordinary feat of endurance. On May 1, 2026, the 60-year-old...