Category: Culture
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UNESCO and India Partner for AI Readiness Consultation
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will host the 3rd AI Readiness consultation in Hyderabad. New Delhi, India, April 7, 2025 — The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, together with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Ikigai Law, which is the…
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Chandigarh Promotes Homeopathy for Holistic Health
The AYUSH Department of the Chandigarh Administration has launched an engaging awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of homeopathy in preventive and holistic healthcare. Chandigarh, India, April 05, 2025 — To celebrate World Homoeopathy Day, the AYUSH Department of Chandigarh Administration has launched a dynamic awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of Homoeopathy in preventive…
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Experience Navratri Thalis at CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh
CITCO Introduces Elegant “Navratri Thali” Options at Its Hotels. Chandigarh, India, April 3, 2025 — Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited (CITCO) has launched an exquisite range of Thali (Plate) options at its prestigious hotels, including Hotel Mountview, Hotel Chef Lakeview, Hotel Parkview, and Hotel Shivalikview. These specially curated Thalis blend traditional flavors and…
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Metrea Secures Air-to-Air Refueling Contract with Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force has awarded a contract for air-to-air refueling to Metrea. WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 — Metrea, a leading commercial air-to-air refueling (AAR) provider, announced today that it has secured a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to improve AAR training capabilities. As part of this contract, Metrea will deliver Flight Refueler…
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Join the Global Celebration of Jazz: International Jazz Day 2025
The global celebration of International Jazz Day 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi, a UNESCO Creative City of Music. The 2025 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in over 190 countries on April 30, with Abu Dhabi chosen as the Global Host City. Organized by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, this…
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2025 Student Academy Awards: Submit Your Film Today
The Academy Launches the 2025 Student Academy Awards Competition. The 52nd Student Academy Awards Ceremony will partner with Rolex in New York City. LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Academy Awards® competition. The deadline for submissions is May 18,…
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Connecting the Next Billion: The Future of Internet Access
Internet Access: UNESCO and ICANN Collaborate to Enhance Linguistic Diversity Online PARIS and LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2025 — UNESCO and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have announced a new agreement to enhance linguistic diversity in the digital realm. This initiative will make the Internet more accessible to millions of users.…
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Misspelled Badge Damages Panjab University’s Reputation
Faux Pas by Panjab University Chandigarh. It writes its Pakistani sister’s name on the convocation dress badge instead of its own. Chandigarh, India, March 17, 2025 — The Registrar of Panjab University in Chandigarh issued instructions to candidates receiving degrees at its annual convocation on March 12, 2025. “Convocation for the conferment of the following…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Celebrates Mother Language Day
Language serves as a gateway to understanding humanity itself. – Mr. Tim Curtis, Director, Representative UNESCO New Delhi. New Delhi, India, February 22, 2025 — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated International Mother Language Day with a two-day event on February 21 and 22, 2025. Focused on the theme ‘Make Languages Count…
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Record Job Placements for Chandigarh University Hospitality Students
Chandigarh University’s Tourism and Hospitality Management students secured a record-breaking 834 jobs in the 2023-2024 academic year. Chandigarh University Achieves Record-Breaking 327 Placements in Five-Star Hotels, 205 in Airlines, and 73 in Travel Companies. CHANDIGARH, India, February 21, 2025 — Over 834 students from the Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management program at Chandigarh University secured…
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Coca-Cola India at Maha Kumbh: Empowering Local Communities
Hydration, Employment, Empowerment: The Story of Coca-Cola India at the Maha Kumbh. 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…
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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
National Press Club Statement on AP Reporter Blocked From The Oval Office 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…
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Mike Balsamo Takes Office as 118th President of National Press Club
The National Press Club inaugurates Mike Balsamo as its 118th President. 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…
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Raj Bhavan Conclave: The Universities of Punjab and Chandigarh Unite to Combat Drug Addiction on Campuses.
Punjab Raj Bhavan organizes a conclave on stress management and drug addiction for universities and colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh. 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…
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Exclusive 2025 Calendar Features Miss India Models for Huliot
Huliot India Pipes Signs 12 Miss India Models for Pioneering Brand Campaign. It is set to launch an exclusive 2025 calendar, available in wall, desktop, and digital formats. The calendar will feature Miss India models from 12 different states where Huliot operates. Photo: Miki Kedem, CEO, Huliot India Pipes with Miss India Models. Enlarge this…
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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
Chandigarh, in India, is self-styled as “The City Beautiful” but is 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…
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India Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
India has won the 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…
