Polish DJ and activist Wirginia Szmyt, also known as, DJ Vika, is a young-at-heart great-grandmother determined to break down stereotypes
22 July,2024 05:27 PM IST | Ainie RizviAs the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 draws near, the organisers have indicated that the city is ready to host athletes and fans for the sports extravaganza. Swimming through complaints and controversies, Paris is all set to welcome the 19-day event. (Report and Images: AFP)
22 July,2024 02:11 PM IST | Raaina JainThe vibrant Chikhal Kalo Festival concluded with a spectacular array of activities at the Shree Devki Krishna Temple ground, Marcel, marking the end of a three-day celebration that has significantly contributed to the spiritual essence of Goa’s culture and traditions.
21 July,2024 11:21 PM IST | Nascimento PintoCut-price branded perfumes and fake high-end handbags line the ornate alleys of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, with traditional merchants saying the luxury counterfeits are stripping the marketplace of its character. (Report and Images: AFP)
17 July,2024 02:30 PM IST | Raaina JainGraphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP
17 July,2024 01:23 PM IST | Ainie RizviWorld Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15, highlights the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. In India, this observance is particularly significant given the country's substantial youth population and current employability challenges. Introducing an alternative approach to skills development, Magic Bus India Foundation is focusing on employability skills to help youth secure sustainable jobs in the service sector
15 July,2024 04:02 PM IST | Ainie RizviOn 11th July 2006, seven blasts took place within a span of 11 minutes in seven different local trains on the Western Railway line in Mumbai, bringing the urban transportation system of the city to a grinding halt. The 2006 Mumbai Train bombings tested the resilience of the city’s commuter train network.
11 July,2024 01:54 PM IST | Raaina JainAfter battling a traumatic brain injury for two years, eye surgeon Ankuj Tinna has decided to break free from his locomotor constraints. In an uplifting move, the DJ doctor spun groovy beats for fellow patients at Mumbai's neurological rehabilitation centre, Atharv Ability, BKC. Here is how it transpired
10 July,2024 10:58 AM IST | Ainie RizviSpaniards gathered on Saturday morning to mark the annual bullfighting festival also known as, The San Fermín festival, which takes place in Pamplona, to honour Saint Fermín. The saint was an early Christian martyr and the first bishop of Pamplona, believed to have been decapitated in the 3rd century. In his memory, the festival features the famous Running of the Bulls, where participants race through the streets with bulls. Here are 5 strange facts you didn't know about this famous festival
09 July,2024 11:06 AM IST | Social MediaAnant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding from 12-14 July is sure to be an extravagant affair. However, their pre-wedding functions and festivities are no less. They have been in the limelight, not only for their grandeur but also the international stars who grace the occasions with their performances. Here is a look at international singers who have performed at Ambani wedding functions over the years.
06 July,2024 03:51 PM IST | Raaina JainSince 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader. At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI
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