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May 16, 2026 11:01 AM

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International Day of Light 2026: Light for a Sustainable Future

The International Day of Light is being observed today. The day is marked every year on the 16th of May, commemorating the first successful operation of a laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman. The theme for this year is “Light for a Sustainable Future,” focusing on how light-based...

May 11, 2026 2:21 PM

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India marks National Technology Day, recalls Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998

National Technology Day is being celebrated today. On this day in 1998, India successfully conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The day celebrates the country’s scientific achievements, technological advancements, and growing innovation ecosystem. It serves as a reminder of the significant...

May 3, 2026 3:02 PM

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Madame Tussauds launches new “Icons of India” exhibition in London

The Madame Tussauds has launched a new “Icons of India” exhibition at its London headquarters, uniting the wax models of celebrities from the world of cinema and cricket. The limited-time experience includes 13 figures of leading Indian actors and cricketers. For the months of May and June, the area...

May 3, 2026 10:08 AM

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World Press Freedom Day

Today is World Press Freedom Day. It serves as an occasion to encourage and develop initiatives in favour of press freedom and to assess the state of press freedom worldwide. The theme for this year is ‘Shaping a Future of Peace’. This year, the World Press Freedom Day offers a critical moment to re...

May 1, 2026 7:38 AM

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Buddha Purnima 2026

Buddha Purnima is being celebrated today. It not only marks the day when Gautam Buddha was born but also the day when he attained Nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.   This day is commemorated by Buddhists and Hindus all over the world and is a major festival in countries like In...

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