Category: Culture
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Join the Nikon Photo Contest 2024: Submit Your Work
NIKON FILM AND PHOTO CONTEST 2024-2025: CALL FOR ENTRIES MELVILLE, N.Y., October 18, 2024 — Nikon Inc. has announced that submissions for the Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2024-2025 will be accepted starting at midnight EDT on October 30, 2024. This international photo and film competition is designed to enhance imaging culture by allowing professional…
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Rabat Named UNESCO World Book Capital 2026
UNESCO names Rabat, Morocco as World Book Capital for 2026. Paris, France, October 17, 2024 — UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, has designated Rabat, Morocco, as the World Book Capital for 2026, following recommendations from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. “I am pleased to announce the designation of Rabat as the World Book Capital for…
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Global Winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards Honored
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences proudly recognized the student winners from colleges and universities around the globe during the 51st Student Academy Awards ceremony, which was held on October 14 in London. LOS ANGELES, CA, October 16, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored student winners from colleges…
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Tanishq’s Nav-Raani: Celebrate Your Inner Queen
Bangalore, India, October 16, 2024 — Tanishq, India’s most prominent jewelry brand, unveils its newest festive masterpiece: The Nav-Raani Collection. This exclusive collection, a radiant tribute to the modern-day queen, embodies bold modernity and classic elegance. It’s a celebration of the regal spirit of today’s women, a privilege to be part of during the festive…
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Celebrating 142 Years of Punjab University
Punjab University is observing its 142nd Anniversary. Lahore, Pakistan, October 14, 2024 — The University of the Punjab, also known as Punjab University, is a prestigious public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the country’s oldest and largest public-sector university and is celebrating its 142nd Anniversary today. Established on October 14, 1882, the…
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President Murmu and PM Modi Attend Dussehra at Red Fort
New Delhi, India, October 12, 2024 — The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi on October 12, 2024. Photos: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in…
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Goes to Han Kang
The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 to the South Korean author Han Kang. THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2024 Stockholm October 10, 2024 THE SWEDISH ACADEMY
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University of Oxford Tops World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education Announces 2025 World University Rankings. London, October 9, 2024 — Times Higher Education (THE) has released its World University Rankings 2025. The University of Oxford has secured the top position, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holds the second position. The ranking encompasses 2,092 universities from 115 countries or regions, with at…
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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must adhere to the specified dates and time slots allocated for their respective regions when submitting…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Breakthroughs in Protein Engineering
Stockholm, October 09, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024. One-half of the prize goes to David Bake from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, for his work in computational protein design. The other half is jointly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: Hopfield and Hinton’s AI Breakthroughs
Stockholm, October 08, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024 to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University, NJ, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto, Canada. The prize recognizes their groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that have paved the way for…
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Discover the Sixty Strikes Cricket at the University of Texas Dallas with Sachin Tendulkar joining the National Cricket League USA.
National Cricket League USA launches “Cricket for Good”: Billions can watch a purpose-driven tournament. Cricket for a Better Tomorrow: The National Cricket League USA (NCL) Unites Fans with Compassion and Impact at the University of Texas, Dallas (UT Dallas). DALLAS, Texas, October 5, 2024 — The National Cricket League (NCL) is poised to make a…
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Join the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate Viewing Party
Watch the U.S. Vice Presidential debate at the National Press Club on October 1, Tuesday. Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 — The National Press Club will host a viewing party for the debate between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance on Tuesday, October 1, starting at 9 p.m. Club members and guests…
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International Cricket Meets America: Sixty Strikes Tournament at the University of Texas at Dallas
American Cricket: The NCL (National Cricket League) Sixty Strikes Tournament at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) Reaches Global Stage. DALLAS, September 24, 2024 — The National Cricket League (NCL) has achieved three significant milestones for the upcoming 2024 Sixty Strikes Tournament: approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the appointment of Haroon…
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Chandigarh University: Revolutionizing Education in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW, India, Sept. 21, 2024 — The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Chandigarh University’s proposal to establish a new campus in Unnao, which is part of the State Capital Region (SCR) comprising Lucknow and five adjoining districts. Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay handed the authorization letter for the University’s establishment to Director Jai Inder Singh…
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Modi Addresses Indian Community in New York
Prime Minister Modi addressed the Indian community in New York. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a large gathering of the Indian community in Long Island, New York, with over 15,000 people in attendance. New York, September 23, 2024 — The Indian community welcomed the Prime Minister with exceptional warmth and enthusiasm. In his address,…
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Bata Celebrates 130 Years with ‘Make Your Way’ Campaign
Bata unveils brand evolution. Celebrates 130 years with a new brand campaign: “Make Your Way.” LAUSANNE, Switzerland, September 19, 2024 — Bata, a leading footwear company, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a new brand campaign called “Make Your Way.” This milestone celebrates Bata’s rich heritage and marks an exciting evolution to position the brand…
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Modi-Biden Meeting: Strengthening India-US Ties
Statement from the Prime Minister of India’s Office on the Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of USA in Wilmington, Delaware. Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister meets with President of USA in Wilmington, Delaware. SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Joseph…
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Prime Minister of India’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America
Prime Minister Modi of India is en route to the USA, where he will attend various programs, including the Quad Summit, a community program, the Summit of the Future at the United Nations, and other bilateral meetings. Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America SEPTEMBER…
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