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…
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…
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…
