DIGITAL INDIA @10
On July 1, 2025, India celebrated a major digital milestone — 10 years of the Digital India initiative. What began in 2015 as a government-led program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy has now evolved into a people-centric movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on this occasion, […]
KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL CONTROVERSY
In June 2025, Italian fashion giant Prada unveiled men’s sandals at Milan Fashion Week that bore a striking resemblance to traditional Kolhapuri chappals—the centuries old leather footwear handmade in Maharashtra. Initially described merely as “leather sandals,” they sparked a storm of backlash over cultural appropriation and disrespect for GI protected heritage. This highlights a major limitation—GI […]
BIHAR BECOMES 1ST STATE TO VOTE USING MOBILE PHONE
Bihar has made history by becoming the first Indian state to introduce mobile phone-based e‑voting in local body elections—a pioneering step in electoral modernization that records over 70% participation via app-based voting. A DIGITAL FIRST: E-VOTING VIA MOBILE APP On June 28, 2025, during municipal and nagar panchayat elections across 42 municipalities in 26 districts, […]
In early June 2025, fishermen near Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, were stunned to find a colossal silver creature—nearly 30 feet long—floating in their nets. Commonly dubbed the “Doomsday Fish,” this ribbon-like oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is seldom seen near the surface, typically dwelling between 200–1,000 m deep. Its sudden emergence sparked both awe and alarm. This was no isolated […]
CHENAB RAILWAY BRIDGE
On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, marking a monumental achievement in India’s infrastructure development. Standing at 359 meters above the Chenab River, the bridge surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters, earning it the title of the world’s highest railway arch bridge. […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2025
Date: June 5, 2025 Host Country: Republic of Korea Theme: #BeatPlasticPollution World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is a pivotal occasion to reflect on our planet’s health and our collective responsibility towards its preservation. In 2025, this day gains heightened significance as the Republic of Korea hosts the global celebrations in Jeju Special […]