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Human Rights Day 2024 Observed on December 10

Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10, which commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948. This year’s theme is Our Rights, Our...

December 10, 2024

Michelle Bachelet Wins 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. The jury, led...

December 7, 2024

Who is Pooja Sharma, One of BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Women?

Pooja Sharma has gained recognition for her remarkable work in Delhi. She has performed funeral rites for over 4,000 unclaimed bodies and has earned her a spot on...

December 5, 2024

ISAM’s 63rd Annual Conference in Bengaluru

The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is hosting its 63rd annual conference, which takes place at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) in Bengaluru from December 5...

December 5, 2024

29th CII Partnership Summit

The 29th CII Partnership Summit took place in New Delhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at this event. He engaged with various international ministers and...

December 5, 2024

South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Sparks Outrage

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, which led to protests and political turmoil. Lawmakers quickly opposed the declaration, marking a critical moment for the...

December 4, 2024

Maharashtra Received the SKOCH Award for Public Service

The Maharashtra government received the SKOCH Award on November 30, 2024, which accolades recognise the ‘Shaasan Aplya Daari’ initiative. The project was selected from 280 submissions across India,...

December 2, 2024

UNAIDS Report Highlights Human Rights and AIDS

UNAIDS has released a report ahead of World AIDS Day, which emphasises that ending AIDS by 2030 is possible. However, this goal hinges on protecting the rights of...

November 29, 2024

What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition, which primarily attacks moisture-producing glands. This leads to symptoms like dry eyes and mouth; many patients suffer for years before diagnosis. Symptoms...

November 28, 2024

Who is Yamandú Orsi, Uruguay’s New President?

Yamandú Orsi has been elected as Uruguay’s next president, follows a closely contested runoff election, which marks a shift back to centre-left governance after five years of conservative...

November 27, 2024

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