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Alexandre Singh Wins Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film at 98th Academy Awards

March 17, 2026

Indian-Origin Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Honoured for Two People Exchanging Saliva

Indian-origin filmmaker Alexandre Singh won the Best Live-Action Short Film award at the 98th Academy Awards for the French-language film Two People Exchanging Saliva. The award was shared in a rare tie with The Singers, directed by Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt. This achievement highlights the growing presence of filmmakers of Indian origin on the global cinematic stage.

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World Bank Approves $300 Million Loan for Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Program

March 17, 2026

UP Clean Air Management Program Gets Major World Bank Funding Boost

The World Bank has approved a loan of about USD 300 million to support Uttar Pradesh in improving air quality through a comprehensive environmental initiative. The funding will be used for the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program, which focuses on reducing pollution across sectors such as transport, agriculture, and industry. The programme is designed to enhance environmental sustainability while also creating employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women.

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Indian Animated Film CHYIMI Wins Best Director at NYSAF 2026

March 17, 2026

Assam IGP Partha Sarathi Mahanta’s CHYIMI Honoured at New York Short Animation Festival

Indian animation achieved international recognition after the animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at the New York Short Animation Festival in 2026. The film is directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta, who currently serves as Inspector General of Police in Assam and Commissioner of Police in Guwahati. The achievement highlights the increasing global visibility of Indian and Assamese storytelling through animated cinema.

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Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress at 98th Academy Awards for Hamnet

March 16, 2026

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley Honoured for Lead Role in Hamnet

Actress Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards for her leading role in the film Hamnet. The achievement marks Buckley’s first Oscar victory in a leading category and reflects her growing influence in international cinema. Her portrayal in the historical drama earned strong praise from critics and audiences for its emotional intensity and nuanced storytelling.

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Rare Plant Henckelia monophylla Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 189 Years

March 16, 2026

BSI Scientists Rediscover Lost Plant Species in Mishmi Hills

Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant species, Henckelia monophylla, in Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years. The plant was originally collected in 1836 but had not been observed again for almost two centuries. Its rediscovery highlights the exceptional biodiversity of India’s northeastern forests and emphasises the importance of continued botanical exploration in remote ecosystems.

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