Category: Culture
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Coca-Cola India at Maha Kumbh: Empowering Local Communities
New Delhi, Feb. 20, 2025 — As millions gathered for the Maha Kumbh 2025, Coca-Cola India reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by building a dynamic retail network, generating employment, and promoting women’s entrepreneurship. The company provides hydration by supporting thousands of local vendors, retailers, and waste workers and creates sustainable economic opportunities. Coca-Cola India’s…
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Timeless Connections: Coca-Cola and Its Impact in India
The True Essence of Timeless Connections: The Legacy of Coca-Cola in India. Mumbai, India, February14, 2025 — Coca-Cola India has articulated the significance of timeless connections and highlighted the brand’s enduring legacy in India as follows: “For over 138 years, Coca-Cola has been a vibrant symbol of joy and refreshment, uniting people across diverse regions…
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National Press Club Responds to AP Reporter Blockade
Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement after the White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an executive order signing in the Oval Office: “Today’s action by the White House is a direct attack on press freedom. No administration gets to decide how…
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Mike Balsamo Takes Office as 118th President of National Press Club
Washington, DC, February 13, 2025—According to Mike Balsamo, the 118th Club president, the National Press Club is enhancing its commitment to defending a free and independent press amidst rising physical, legal, and digital threats. Balsamo, the Associated Press’s U.S. law enforcement editor, stated on February 7 during his inaugural address that disinformation spreads like wildfire,…
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Raj Bhavan Conclave: The Universities of Punjab and Chandigarh Unite to Combat Drug Addiction on Campuses.
Chandigarh, February 9, 2024 — The Administrator of Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated a conclave on Stress Management and Drug Addiction in Universities and Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh at the Punjab Raj Bhavan. He stated, “The realization of the golden dream of VIKSIT BHARAT by 2047 rests on the…
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Exclusive 2025 Calendar Features Miss India Models for Huliot
Photo: Miki Kedem, CEO, Huliot India Pipes with Miss India Models. Enlarge this Photo New Delhi, India, February 9, 2025— Huliot India Pipes, an Israeli piping solutions brand, has signed 12 Miss India models for a brand campaign. Miki Kedem, CEO of Huliot India Pipes, announced this initiative, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation and…
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Chandigarh University Wins AIU North Zone Youth Festival 2025
Chandigarh University won the overall trophy at the 38th AIU Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 2025, securing 26 awards in total. Team CU has won the Overall AIU North-Zone Trophy four times. Chandigarh University’s contingent of 49 members has qualified for the AIU National Youth Festival 2025. View the enlarged photo. CHANDIGARH, India, February 7,…
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Sachin Tendulkar Meets India’s President: A Motivational Encounter
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar meets with the President of India. New Delhi, India, February 6, 2025 — Cricket legend Shri Sachin Tendulkar and his family visited the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, February 6, 2025. The President and Shri Tendulkar also toured Amrit Udyan. During an interactive session organized under…
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Chandigarh: Not a UNESCO World Heritage City
New Delhi, India, February 3, 2025 — Mr. Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, formally asked the Minister of Culture about the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage city. In response, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided the following reply: UNESCO has not designated Chandigarh as a…
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India Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Kuala Lumpur, February 2, 2025 —The India Under-19 girls celebrate their victory in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final against South Africa. India’s captain, Niki Prasad, described the women’s U-19 T20 World Cup title victory as a “special moment” for the team, highlighting the remarkable composure displayed by the players throughout the match. Their…
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Danielle Joins OMEGA: A New Era for the Swiss Brand
Danielle, a member of the acclaimed girl group NewJeans, has joined OMEGA’s prestigious family. For the global announcement, she wore a Constellation watch made of stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ Gold. Danielle symbolizes a youthful new addition to the iconic Swiss watchmaking brand. Since their million-selling debut album, ‘New Jeans,’ in 2022, NewJeans has become…
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UGC Approves Chandigarh University Lucknow: New Courses in AI
LUCKNOW, India, January 28, 2025—Following the approval of the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024, which facilitated the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a state private university, the institution has obtained recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition enables Chandigarh University Lucknow to commence academic courses for the 2025-26 academic…
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UNESCO’s 2025 Focus: AI’s Role in Education
Paris, France, January 28, 2025 — The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated the International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member States of UNESCO to prioritize investments in training for educators and students regarding…
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India’s Grand Republic Day Parade 2025
New Delhi, January 26, 2025 — India celebrated Republic Day with a grand and colorful parade in New Delhi, where vibrant displays of cultural heritage intertwined with impressive demonstrations of military strength. The streets came alive with the sounds of music and the sight of traditional dancers in beautiful attire while soldiers marched in perfect…
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Explore Chandigarh During Republic Day: Events and Discounts
Chandigarh, January 25, 2025 — The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) announced an exciting Republic Day celebration today. From January 25 to January 31, 2025, experience the festivities under the vibrant theme “Celebrate Republic Day with CITCO.” This week-long celebration offers guests a unique opportunity to engage with the spirit of the occasion…
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Davos 2025: Leaders Discuss Future Visions
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 23, 2025 – During a live video address to approximately 3,000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, U.S. President Donald J. Trump presented his strategy to strengthen the U.S. economy and encourage investment. In his speech, the newly inaugurated president promised “the largest tax cut in American…
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Complete List of 2025 Academy Awards Nominations
The Academy announces the nominations for the 97th Oscars. The Oscars will air live on March 2 at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu. LOS ANGELES, CA, January 23, 2025 —Actors, writers, and comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominations for the 97th Oscars today, January 23. The…
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Apply Now for WIPO Global Awards 2025: Showcase Your Innovation
Geneva, Switzerland, January 19, 2025 — The WIPO Global Awards 2025 competition has opened applications for startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and university spinouts that utilize intellectual property (IP) to stimulate economic growth and enhance societal well-being. Launched in 2022, the Global Awards recognize enterprises that utilize intellectual property (IP) for business success and…
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Contempt of Court: Panjab University Must Release Documents to Students within 15 Days
Chandigarh, India, January 18, 2025 — The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, located in Chandigarh, issued a ruling on January 9, 2025, in which it disposed of twelve writ petitions through a consolidated order. The Court decided that all petitions presented a common legal issue under similar factual circumstances. The petitioners have asserted that…
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IMF Forecast: Global Growth at 3.3% Amid Inflation Decline
Global growth remains steady but below historical averages, according to the IMF’s latest forecast, released on Friday, January 17, in Washington, DC. Washington, DC, January 17, 2025 — Inflation is gradually aligning with the targets set by central banks, while economic growth remains stable at 3.3%. Nonetheless, the International Monetary Fund has indicated that risks…
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