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Deepavali: India’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Bid
Lighting the World: India’s Bid to Immortalise Deepavali as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Deepawali: India’s Festival of Lights Steps Onto the UNESCO Stage When earthen lamps flicker at dusk across homes in Chandigarh, when rangoli patterns bloom at doorsteps, and when families and neighbours gather to share sweets and stories, a…
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Exploring Manika Vishwakarma’s Chances at Miss Universe 2025
By CitiTimes Editorial Desk A Closer Look at India’s Rising Contender When Manika Vishwakarma steps onto the Miss Universe 2025 stage in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, she won’t just be representing India—she’ll be carrying the expectations of pageant fans, industry insiders, and a rapidly growing global audience. With her compelling personal story, advocacy-driven platform,…
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Why Chandigarh Residents Remains Silent Amid Panjab University Turmoil
What Role Do the People of Chandigarh Play in the Panjab University Debate? By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University stands at the center of renewed discussions over its governance and identity, the voices from Punjab grow louder — but Chandigarh remains largely quiet. Why? And what does that silence mean? A University With Shared…
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ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema
Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
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Panjab University Governance Crisis: Protests Persist Despite Rollback
Why Protests Continue at Panjab University — Even After the Government Reversed Its Governance Reforms “The rollback may have calmed the storm, but the clouds of mistrust and unresolved questions still hang over Panjab University.” A Reversal That Didn’t End the Unrest In a surprising move, the Government of India recently withdrew its controversial order…
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UGC Directs Vice-Chancellors to Observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025
Universities Must Stay Vigilant: UGC The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all universities in India to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2, 2025. In its communication to Vice Chancellors, the UGC emphasized that this observance should not be limited to university campuses but should also encompass all affiliated colleges…
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Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System
100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
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Vice President Praises India’s Performance in QS Rankings
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana. New Delhi, India, November 7, 2025 — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana, as the Chief Guest today. In his address to the gathering, the Vice-President praised the…
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QS Asia University Rankings 2026: Key Insights
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, revealing a region that is expanding in scale, diversifying in quality, and accelerating in research and international engagement. The University of Hong Kong has risen to first place, overtaking Peking University, which now holds second place. Nanyang…
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November 2025 Supermoon: A Celestial Wonder
The Supermoon of November 2025: Nature’s Brightest Night As autumn progresses and the air becomes crisp, the night sky is ready to showcase one of its most spectacular events of the year—the Supermoon, which will reach its peak during the night of November 5-6, 2025. It is not just any full moon; it is the…
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Historic Moment: India Secures Women’s World Cup Victory
India Triumphs: Historic Win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Navi Mumbai, November 2, 2025 — A new chapter in Indian cricket history was written on Sunday as India lifted their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. The…
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New Governance Structure at Panjab University: What You Need to Know
Centre Overhauls Panjab University Governance: Senate and Syndicate Reconstituted In a significant policy shift, the Government of India has restructured the governance framework of Panjab University in Chandigarh. This change involves modifying the composition of the Senate and Syndicate, which are the university’s two highest decision-making bodies. A notification issued by the Ministry of Education…
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Lucknow Named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
UNESCO Designates 58 New Creative Cities — Lucknow Honoured for Gastronomy UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has announced the designation of 58 new cities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), expanding the network’s reach to 408 cities across 118 countries. These cities have been recognized for their strong commitment to placing culture, creativity,…
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Jemimah Rodrigues Stars as India Women Reach World Cup Final
India stuns Australia with record-breaking chase to reach Women’s World Cup 2025 Final! In a historic semi-final clash at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India Women defeated Australia Women by five wickets, pulling off the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history to secure their spot in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025…
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Ethical Commitment: Integrity Pledge by the Registrar at Panjab University
Panjab University Launches Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with Integrity Pledge by the Registrar Chandigarh, India, October 30, 2025 — Panjab University, Chandigarh, has officially commenced Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2025 with a strong message of ethical commitment. The week-long observance began with the Registrar taking the integrity pledge and administering it to the university’s non-teaching…
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Airtel Partners with IBM to Boost Cloud Services in India
Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with IBM to enhance Airtel Cloud services. NEW DELHI, MUMBAI, and ARMONK, NY, October 28, 2025 — Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has entered into a strategic partnership with IBM to enhance its recently launched Airtel Cloud. This collaboration aims to combine Airtel Cloud’s…
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Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 Kicks Off in India
The Central Vigilance Commission of India has launched Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. New Delhi, India, October 27, 2025 — Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 began today with the administration of the integrity pledge to the Commission officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi. Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 will be observed from October 27 to November 2, 2025,…
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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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Diwali 2025: Presidential Message from the White House
The White House Diwali Photos: President Donald Trump participates in a Diwali celebration, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photos by Molly Riley). Presidential Message on Diwali The White House October 20, 2025 Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” For many Americans,…
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Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert
The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
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