World Indigenous Day: Honoring Cultural Diversity and Contributions
World Indigenous Day, observed on August 9, is a global celebration that recognizes and commemorates the exceptional cultures and valuable contributions of indigenous peoples across the globe. These communities constitute roughly 5% of the world’s population but account for 15% of the most impoverished individuals. Moreover, they endure a disproportionate burden of climate change, violence, and prejudice.
World Tribal Day: Honoring Cultures and Contributions
Today, on August 9, we commemorate World Tribal Day, an occasion dedicated to honoring the rich cultures and invaluable contributions of indigenous peoples globally. Despite constituting only 5% of the global population, indigenous communities are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest, accounting for 15%. Additionally, they bear a disproportionate burden of climate change, violence, and prejudice.
MP Police Admit Card – मध्यप्रदेश पुलिस कॉन्स्टेबल प्रवेश पत्र 2023 आज जारी
MP Police Admit Card: मध्यप्रदेश प्रोफेशनल परीक्षा बोर्ड (MPPEB) ने आज, 8 अगस्त 2023 को मध्यप्रदेश पुलिस कॉन्स्टेबल प्रवेश पत्र 2023 को जारी किया है। प्रवेश पत्र आधिकारिक वेबसाइट esb.mp.gov.in पर उपलब्ध है जिससे आप डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं।
Pepperfry CEO Ambareesh Murty Dies Due to Cardiac Arrest
In a tragic turn of events, Ambareesh Murty, the dynamic CEO of renowned online furniture retailer Pepperfry, breathed his last on August 8, 2023, succumbing to a sudden cardiac arrest. Aged 42, Murty’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the business world.
Born in Bangalore in 1981, Murty’s academic journey led him to the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he pursued engineering. Subsequently, his professional path intertwined with McKinsey & Company before he co-founded Pepperfry in 2010, alongside Ashish Shah.
National Handloom Day: Celebrating India’s Heritage and Craftsmanship
National Handloom Day is an annual celebration observed on 7th August in India. The day holds historical significance as it marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall. The movement aimed to protest against British rule and promote the usage of Indian-made goods, including handloom textiles. The objective was to strengthen the Indian economy and reduce dependence on imports.
Actor Vijay Raghavendra’s Wife Spandana Passes Away
Spandana, the wife of Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra, met with a tragic end during her vacation in Thailand’s capital city. Sadly, she passed away late on Sunday night due to a heart attack. She was 41 years old.
Chandrayaan-3 Approaches Moon, 4,313 kms away
India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is rapidly approaching its destination—the Moon. As of August 7, 2023, the spacecraft has covered a distance of 4,313 kilometers, bringing it closer to the lunar surface. The eagerly awaited event, a soft landing on the Moon, is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2023.
Security Forces Neutralize 2 Terrorists in Poonch
Two terrorists were neutralized as security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, August 7, 2023. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning in the Mendhar sector, where the security forces had been strategically positioned following intelligence inputs about the infiltration bid.
Morgan Stanley Upgrades India, Downgrades China
Morgan Stanley, a prominent investment bank, has recently made significant changes to its outlook on two major Asian economies. The bank upgraded India to overweight from underweight while downgrading China to underweight from equal weight. These changes reflect the shifting economic landscape in the region and highlight the diverging paths of the two countries.
Meta Launches AI Tool AudioCraft to Create Music from Text
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has unveiled its latest AI innovation, AudioCraft, a revolutionary tool capable of creating music from text prompts. This cutting-edge tool is powered by three robust models: MusicGen, AudioGen, and EnCodec, promising to revolutionize the music creation process.