Category: Culture
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Key Insights from Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Times Higher Education announces World University Rankings for 2026. London, October 9, 2025 — Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2026. Trusted globally by students, academics, governments, and industry experts, this list includes 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. University Rankings 2026: Highlights World University Rankings 2026: Top 10 India’s performance…
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Maria Corina Machado: Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Winner
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Announcement by the Norwegian Nobel Committee October 10, 2025 “The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace – to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.“ The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize…
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider: Performance and Luxury Redefined
Ferrari has introduced its newest sports car, the 849 Testarossa Spider. ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO ENLARGE THE AVOVE PHOTO Milan, Italy, October 09, 2025 – Ferrari has revealed its latest sports car, the 849 Testarossa Spider, to international press and clients. This model replaces the SF90 Spider…
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Oxford: World’s Best University for 10 Years Running
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended period…
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László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2025
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 October 9, 2025 The Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced that The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. The Swedish Academy cited…
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India’s Role in Global Growth Highlighted at 2025 IMF Meetings
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Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, delivered the opening speech for the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings on October 8, 2025. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Kristalina Georgieva delivered her opening speech at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focusing on global economic resilience, debt sustainability, and the urgent need for multilateral cooperation to…
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Winners Announced
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 October 8, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 will be awarded to: This award is conferred “for the development of metal-organic frameworks.” Their molecular architecture contains room for chemistry. The Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry 2025 have created molecular…
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2025 Student Academy Awards Ceremony in New York City
The 2025 Student Academy Awards ceremony was held in New York City. All winning films are now eligible for the 98th Oscars®. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO LOS ANGELES, CA, October 7, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored its student winners from colleges and universities worldwide at the 52nd Student Academy…
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2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Quantum Tunneling Breakthrough
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 October 7, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics will be awarded to: This award recognizes their discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in electrical circuits. Their experiments on a chip revealed the workings of quantum physics.…
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Public Self Disclosure: UGC’s Transparency Directive for Indian Universities
“Public Self Disclosure” by Universities in India New Delhi, India, October 7, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has released a PUBLIC NOTICE informing the public that it has instructed all universities in the country to display all relevant information as a single document on their websites. This document is to be…
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Meet the 2025 Nobel Laureates in Physiology and Medicine
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 October 6, 2025. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to: This award is given “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” They discovered how to regulate the immune system. The immune system must be…
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MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO’s World Conference on Culture
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Cultural Ministers and delegations from around the world gathered in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Barcelona, Spain, October 3, 2025 — Amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and numerous crises, over 160 countries convened in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies,…
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President Murmu’s Greetings for Vijayadashami 2025
The President of India’s Greetings on Vijayadashami. New Delhi, India, October 2, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. In her message, the President said: “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings…
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President Murmu’s Durga Puja Greetings
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON DURGA PUJA New Delhi, India, September 30, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Durga Puja. In her message, the President said: “On this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to…
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Chandigarh Cannot Directly Deal with UNESCO
Chandigarh does not have the authority to engage directly with UNESCO. Chandigarh, India, September 28, 2025 — Recently, some local newspapers in Chandigarh incorrectly reported that officials from the Chandigarh Administration had met with representatives from UNESCO in Geneva to submit a proposal for consideration. The information given was not entirely accurate. The Times of…
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Guterres Calls for United Nations Reform in 80th Assembly Opening
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General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations, New York, September 28, 2025 — In his opening remarks for the general debate of the eightieth session of the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the establishment of the Organization was a deliberate choice for cooperation instead…
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Laura Villars: First Woman Candidate for FIA Presidency
Laura Villars, a Swiss racing driver, has made history by becoming the first woman to run for the position of FIA President. PARIS, September 25, 2025 — Laura Villars, a Swiss racing driver, has officially announced her candidacy for the Presidency of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). It marks a historic milestone, as she…
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India Submits ‘Homebound’ for Oscars 2026: A New Era for Cinema
India has officially chosen Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, as its submission for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) in the Best International Feature Film category. Here’s a detailed overview of the film and its journey: About Homebound Story & Themes Recognition & Selection India’s Oscar Journey India has yet to win in this category,…
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Improving Governance: Kataria Meets Modi on Higher Education in Chandigarh
New Delhi, India, September 23, 2025 — Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. During their meeting, he informed the Prime Minister about the current situation in Punjab and Chandigarh, as well as the key developmental priorities for the region.…
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World Tourism Day 2025: UN Calls for Sustainable Actions
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United Nations, New York, September 21, 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message for World Tourism Day — Observed on September 27: “Tourism is a powerful driver of transformation. “It creates jobs, fuels local economies, supports infrastructure, and contributes to development beyond just gross domestic product (GDP). “Tourism strengthens connections between people and places. It…
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