Jay Shah, the Ex Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant shift in cricket’s global leadership. This appointment places one of India’s most influential cricket administrators at the helm of the sport’s governing body, potentially…
Hey there, sports fans and champions of inclusivity! Let’s chat about something truly inspiring – the Paralympic Games. As we gear up for the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, it’s the perfect time to dive into what makes this event so special. So, what exactly are the Paralympics? In a nutshell, they’re an international multi-sport…
In the ever-volatile world of global finance, the Japanese yen has once again taken center stage, causing ripples across markets worldwide. It would be an understatement to say that this year’s activity on the Japanese stock market has been quite unpredictable. At its peak in July, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index for Japan had gained…
“Indian Airports, Borders On Alert As Global Mpox Cases Rise: 10 Points” Monkeypox has been making headlines recently, causing concern among health officials and the general public. The WHO issued the greatest level of warning when it designated it as a PHEIC, or public health emergency of international concern. PHEIC is defined as “an extraordinary…
Bangladesh, a country of 165 million people, is at a critical juncture as long-simmering tensions have erupted into widespread violence. The resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid violent protests is a watershed moment in the country’s political landscape. Let’s look at the events that led to this remarkable shift and what it might signal…
The Paris Olympics 2024 The Paris Olympics 2024 has kicked off with a bang, and India has already made its mark on the global stage. The excitement is palpable as athletes from around the world gather in the City of Light to showcase their talents and compete for Olympic glory. For India, the Games have…
On July 26, India commemorates National Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day of great significance to honor the valiant soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War. The Indian Armed Forces’ bravery, self-sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty are poignantly recalled during this celebration. Background and History The Kargil War was fought between…
What is Kanwar Yatra? Kanwar Yatra is a significant annual pilgrimage for Hindus, primarily observed in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Delhi. Devotees, known as Kanwariyas, undertake a barefoot pilgrimage to fetch holy water from the Ganges River in Haridwar or Gaumukh in Uttarakhand. This water is then offered to…
On July 19, 2024, a significant global outage linked to Microsoft’s cloud services caused widespread disruption across various sectors, notably impacting airports and airlines worldwide. The incident, marked by technical failures, has led to significant delays and operational halts at key hubs, including major Indian airports and global transportation centers. The Outage Unfolds The chaos…
Only a few days remain before, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils her Union Budget 2024. A lot is expected of the government by a number of sectors when the FM presents the Union Budget on July 23 at 11 am. While other sectors wait to see Nirmala Sitharaman’s judgements on allocations and expenditures, salaried taxpayers are anticipating…
