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Sai Jadhav Becomes First Woman Graduate of Indian Military Academy

December 18, 2025

Historic First as Woman Officer Passes Out from IMA Dehradun

At the age of just 23, Sai Jadhav has created history by becoming the first woman officer to graduate from the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Her commissioning marks the end of a 93-year-long all-male tradition at one of India’s most prestigious military training institutions and represents a defining moment in the Indian Army’s journey towards greater inclusivity.

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Italian Cuisine Declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

December 18, 2025

UNESCO Grants Historic Recognition to Italy’s National Food Culture

Italian cuisine has achieved a landmark global honour after being officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. This recognition is historic, as it is the first time an entire national cuisine, rather than a specific dish or culinary technique, has received this status. The decision underlines food as a living cultural tradition deeply embedded in daily life, community bonds, and intergenerational knowledge.

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Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities

December 18, 2025

Punjab Government Notifies Holy City Status for Key Sikh Centres

The Punjab government has officially declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda district as Holy Cities. The move seeks to preserve the religious sanctity, cultural character, and spiritual environment of these major Sikh centres through legally enforceable regulations. The decision was notified by the Department of Home Affairs after receiving approval from the Governor of Punjab.

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Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 Nets 30,000+ Animals in Global Wildlife Crackdown

December 18, 2025

Global Action Against Environmental Crime Sees Record Seizures Worldwide

A massive international enforcement drive has led to the seizure of over 30,000 live animals, along with protected plants and illegally logged timber, exposing the vast scale of global environmental crime. According to Interpol, the operation highlights how wildlife and forestry trafficking have evolved into highly organised and profitable transnational criminal networks.

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Bison Horn Maria Dance Reflects Tribal Identity of Bastar

December 18, 2025

Dandami Madia Culture and the Living Traditions of Chhattisgarh

As one enters Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar in southern Chhattisgarh, a towering sculpture of Bison Horn Maria dancers stands as a striking symbol of the region’s indigenous heritage. The sculpture represents the cultural pride of the Dandami Madia community, whose traditions continue to define the social, spiritual, and artistic life of the forested Bastar plateau.

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