Indian NGO Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award
First Indian organisation to receive Asia’s highest honour for transformative leadership Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit working to bring out-of-school girls into classrooms in rural India, has been named among the winners of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s most prestigious honour often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia.” The announcement marks history, as Educate […]
From “Kinnar” to Human: The Ongoing Struggle for Dignity
The foundation of human society is built on equality, respect, and freedom. Yet in reality, some groups are still pushed out of the social mainstream. Their identity, rights, and existence are denied. Those dismissed under labels like “Hijra” or “Kinnar” continue to struggle for their basic human rights. The term LGBTQ goes far beyond “Hijra” […]
71st National Film Awards: ‘12th Fail’ Wins Big, Rani Mukerji Shines, and SRK Bags His First National Award
The curtain rose on Indian cinema’s grandest stage as the 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were announced on Friday, celebrating storytelling that resonated across languages and genres. The awards—long considered the most prestigious in the country—were unveiled in Delhi, with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker leading the jury in revealing winners across 15 fiercely contested categories. […]
Ramoji Film City Draws Crowd at India International Travel Mart in Chennai
Ramoji Film City (RFC) showcased its tourism offerings at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) in Chennai, attracting a large number of visitors on the opening day at the Nandambakkam Trade Centre. Running from July 16 to 18, the travel mart features around 100 pavilions, with participation from over 20 Indian states and countries like […]
Pune Book Festival Returns in December with Bigger Plans Ahead
📅 Festival Dates: December 13 – 21, 2025 The much-loved Pune Book Festival is coming back this year from December 13 to 21, and it promises to be bigger and better. The event will be held at the Fergusson College campus and is being organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the […]
National Doctor’s Day 2025: A Salute to the Healers of the Nation
Every year on July 1, India pauses to honour its medical community with National Doctors’ Day — a heartfelt tribute to the individuals who carry the weight of healing on their shoulders. But this day is more than just a celebration; it’s a reminder of history, sacrifice, and what we owe to our healers. Why […]
PM Modi Leads 11th International Yoga Day at Visakhapatnam: Calls Yoga a Pathway to Peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations today along the beautiful coastline of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the grand event, PM Modi described yoga as “The pause button humanity needs to breathe, balance, and become whole again” amid growing global unrest and stress. Yoga for Humanity 2.0: […]
MoPR Signs MoU with Bhashini to Break Language Barriers in Rural Governance
Pointers- MoPR to sign an MoU with Bhashini (MeitY) on June 19, 2025, to enhance language accessibility in Panchayati Raj governance. The partnership aims to use AI-based translation tools to make MoPR platforms multilingual, enabling access in native languages. A launch video will showcase Bhashini’s integration with eGramSwaraj, promoting grassroots participation through technology. In a […]
Three-Day Multimedia Yoga Exhibition Begins June 19 in South Goa
To celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), a three-day multimedia exhibition is being held at the South Goa District Headquarters from June 19 to June 21, 2025. The exhibition is organized by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Goa, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in partnership with the District Collectorate of […]
Pune to Host Wild & Wonderful Festival for Kids on June 14 — Featuring Tadoba’s ‘Birdman’ Who Mimics 200+ Animal Calls!
Pune is set to go wild — literally! The city will host the second edition of the Wildlife Festival for Kids on Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the scenic Bougainvillea Farms on DP Road near Mhatre Bridge. The festival, supported by the Pune Forest Division, offers a perfect mix of […]