“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Sign Language Day 2024

The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

Theme of Sign Language Day-2024

The theme of this year’s Sign Language Day 2024 is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights”.

World Rhino Day 2024

World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGO, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. World Rhino Day is a day of awareness for all five rhino species and the work being done to save them.

“AWARDS”

Jaipur to Host 25th Edition of IIFA Awards

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is set to host the prestigious 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards from March 7 to 9, 2025, at the JECC Sitapura. The announcement was made during a formal agreement signing ceremony at the iconic Albert Hall, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Rajasthan Tourism Commissioner VP Singh and IIFA Vice President Suresh Iyer, marking the beginning of preparations for this grand event.

Laapataa Ladies: India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025

The Film Federation of India has officially announced that filmmaker Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” has been chosen as India’s official entry in the Best Foreign Film Category for the Oscars 2025. This selection marks a significant milestone for the film and its creators, putting it on the global stage of cinema. The selection process was rigorous and comprehensive, involving entries from across India: Total entries: 22 films- 12 Hindi films, 6 Tamil films, 4 Malayalam films.

Chiranjeevi Sets Guinness World Record as Most Prolific Indian Film Star

Megastar Chiranjeevi has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor/dancer in the Indian film industry. Over 45 years, he has performed an astonishing 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films. This honor was conferred on September 20, 2024, during a special event where Chiranjeevi expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing his success to the art of dance and the collaboration with directors, producers, and choreographers.

 “SCIENCE”

Russian Cosmonauts Break Record for Longest ISS Flight

Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub have set a new record for the longest single mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), surpassing the previous record held by cosmonauts Sergei Prokopyev, Dmitry Petelin, and NASA astronaut Francisco Rubio, who spent 370 days onboard from September 2022 to September 2023. Kononenko and Chub arrived at the ISS on September 15, 2023, via the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft and are scheduled to return to Earth on the Soyuz MS-25 on September 23, 2024, totaling 374 days in space.

“SPORTS”

India-A Clinches Duleep Trophy in Thrilling Final Against India-C

The Duleep Trophy final between India-A and India-C concluded in dramatic fashion, with India-A emerging victorious by a margin of 132 runs. The match, which seemed destined for a draw that would have crowned India-C as champions, took a sudden turn in the closing stages, showcasing the unpredictable nature of cricket’s longer format.

India’s Historic Triumph at the 2024 Chess Olympiad

The 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary has etched itself into the annals of Indian sports history. In an unprecedented achievement, India secured gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team categories, marking a watershed moment for chess in the country.

Indian Wrestling Champion Sangram Singh Makes Historic MMA Debut

Commonwealth Heavyweight champion Sangram Singh has made an unforgettable entrance into the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The Indian wrestler’s debut at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, has set a new benchmark for Indian fighters in international MMA competitions.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

India to Host World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025

The Indian government will host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5 to 9, 2025, to boost the country’s media and entertainment industry and enhance its global influence. This will be the first global summit covering the entire media and entertainment spectrum.