Tag: Books
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UBS Alumni Meet: A Silence That Speaks Volumes
Celebration and Silence: What UBS’s Alumni Meet Reveals About Panjab University’s Uneasy Relationship with Its Own Legacy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 15, 2025 On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the University Business School (UBS) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, marked a significant milestone: 50 years of teaching, leadership, and alumni success. The alumni meet…
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Why ‘Rage Bait’ Is Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025
Oxford Word of the Year 2025: Why “Rage Bait” Perfectly Captures Our Digital Mood Every December, the Oxford Word of the Year offers more than a linguistic curiosity — it delivers a cultural diagnosis. It is a snapshot of what humanity has been thinking, feeling, and debating over the past 12 months. For 2025, Oxford…
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Chancellor’s Absence: Impact on Panjab University’s Convocation
The Symbolic Significance of Absence: Panjab University’s Convocation Without Its Chancellor By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University prepares for its convocation scheduled for December 2025, the anticipated absence of its Chancellor—the Vice President of India—significantly diminishes the occasion’s prominence. Convocations are not solely ceremonial events; they exemplify continuity, tradition, and the collective pursuit of…
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Meet Shakti Shalini: The New Face of Mythical Horror Comedy
Shakti Shalini: Maddock’s Mythical Horror Comedy Aims to Redefine the Genre Emerging from the shadows of Thamma is a unique force. Maddock Films, the studio responsible for India’s most innovative horror-comedy universe, is set to unveil Shakti Shalini — a supernatural saga that promises to blend myth, madness, and mystique in ways we have never…
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2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences: Winners and Innovations
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The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for the year 2025. October 13, 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2025 to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. They are recognized “for explaining innovation-driven…
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Bollywood Star Shanaya Kapoor to Lead Steve Madden Campaign in India
Steve Madden has appointed Shanaya Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 12, 2025 — Steve Madden, a globally recognized leader in footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, in collaboration with Reliance Brands. This strategic partnership highlights the…
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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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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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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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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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Chandigarh University Surpasses Panjab University in NIRF 2025 Rankings
New Delhi, India, September 4, 2025 — Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2025 today. This ranking is based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which was developed by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Present at the event were Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and DoNER;…
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National Press Club Honors Robert Costa with Fourth Estate Award
Robert Costa of CBS News will receive the National Press Club’s Highest Honor. WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2025 — Robert Costa, a national correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the chief Washington analyst for CBS News, will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award at a gala held in his honor in Washington, D.C.…
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Lynette Howell Taylor Becomes Academy President
Lynette Howell Taylor Elected as President of the Academy The Academy’s Board of Governors has also elected the officers for the 2025-2026 term. LOS ANGELES, CA – Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. The Board has…
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Divya Deshmukh: India’s First FIDE Women’s Chess Champion
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion in 2025. New Delhi, India, July 28, 2025 — The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion 2025. “Koneru Humpy also displayed immense skill throughout the championship.…
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WIPO Announces 2025 Global Awards Winners: Driving Change and Impact
Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 — This year, ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and university spinoffs have won the WIPO Global Awards. Their innovative products include antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips, and sustainable protein fermentation. These breakthroughs demonstrate the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in enhancing lives, advancing technology, and…
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Discover the World’s Top Student Cities: Chandigarh (India) Not Eligible
QS has announced the Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026. LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Seoul has been named the world’s best study destination, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, ending London’s six-year reign at the top. Seoul has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong international appeal and an outstanding selection of…
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Swachh Survekshan Awards: India’s Cleanliness Initiative
The President of India presents the Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey) Awards. New Delhi, India, July 17, 2025 — The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey) awards at a function organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in New Delhi on July 17, 2025. The President noted that Swachh…
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Punjab Mandates Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum in All Universities
Chandigarh, India, July 11, 2025 — A mandatory “Entrepreneurship Mindset” curriculum will be implemented in all universities across Punjab, starting from the upcoming academic year 2025-26. This initiative aims to cultivate entrepreneurial qualities and skills among students, focusing on aspects beyond just business. The curriculum will include various entrepreneurial stories, case studies, and mindfulness activities.…
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Join Chandigarh’s Van Mahotsav 2025: Plant Trees, Shape the Future
Chandigarh Administration will launch Van Mahotsav 2025 on July 5. The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh will inaugurate and lead the greening drive. Chandigarh, India, July 4, 2025 — The Chandigarh Administration is preparing to celebrate Van Mahotsav 2025 with a large-scale plantation initiative on July 5, demonstrating its commitment to…
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The Los Angeles Film School: A Top Choice in Film Education 2025
Filmmaker Magazine has recognized The Los Angeles Film School in its 2025 Film School Guide. LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2025 — The Los Angeles Film School has been included in the 2025 edition of FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide, marking its third consecutive year on the magazine’s list of top film education programs in the…
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