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Building Global Partnerships: Modi’s Diplomatic Visits to France and the USA
New Delhi, India, February 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Modi’s statement before he visits France and the USA: “I will visit France from February 10 to February 12 at President Macron’s invitation. While in Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, which will bring together world leaders and global tech CEOs. During…
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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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Strategies for Combating Substance Abuse in Chandigarh Colleges
Chandigarh, India, February 2, 2025—In alignment with the visionary goals of the Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, a significant Joint Committee Meeting took place at the Postgraduate Government College for Girls located in Sector 42, Chandigarh. This meeting was convened in preparation for the much-anticipated gala event for…
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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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University of Southampton’s Upcoming Delhi Campus: A Boost for Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with the University of Southampton delegation. New Delhi, India, January 31, 2025 — Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan convened a meeting today in New Delhi with a delegation from the University of Southampton and representatives from the British Council in India. The meeting included the participation of Vineet…
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Beating Retreat: A Grand Finale to India’s Republic Day
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 — The majestic backdrop of the setting sun over the Raisina Hills provided a stunning scene as the iconic Vijay Chowk came alive with the sounds of Indian music during the Beating Retreat ceremony. This event marked the conclusion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2025. The…
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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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UNESCO New Delhi Office and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Collaborate on AI Governance in India
New Delhi, India, January 21, 2025 —The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Government of India and Ikigai Law as the implementing partner, organized a two-day stakeholder consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India. The event occurred…
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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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