- Taylor Swift: A Timeless Muse:
The illustrious Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ for 2023, Taylor Swift, stands as a testament to the enduring power of music. At 33, Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ showcased the magnitude of her influence across the globe, solidifying her status as an artist transcending boundaries.
Noteworthy: Time Magazine’s recognition of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the ‘Person of the Year’ in 2022 adds depth to the magazine’s acknowledgment of impactful individuals.
- Garba Dance: A Cultural Marvel:
Gujarat’s traditional Garba dance has earned a coveted spot on UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ list. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s announcement marks the 15th Indian cultural heritage to receive this accolade, celebrating the vibrancy and energy of Garba.
- Anumula Revanth Reddy: Telangana’s New Helm:
Anumula Revanth Reddy takes the oath as Telangana’s Chief Minister, succeeding K. Chandrashekhar Rao. As the second Chief Minister since the state’s inception, Reddy brings a renewed commitment to serve and lead Telangana into a new era.
- Akshata Krishnamurthy: Navigating Mars with NASA:
Breaking barriers in space exploration, Akshata Krishnamurthy is the first Indian to operate a Mars rover with NASA. A PhD holder from MIT, Krishnamurthy’s role symbolizes a pioneering venture with the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Sam Altman: Time Magazine’s ‘CEO of the Year’:
Acknowledging innovation and leadership, Time Magazine crowns Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, as ‘CEO of the Year.’ Altman’s role in launching ChatGPT exemplifies the transformative impact of cutting-edge technologies on our daily lives.
Remarkable: Argentina’s football legend Lionel Messi secures the ‘Athlete of the Year’ title for 2023.
- Mount Marapi’s Fury in Indonesia:
Nature’s raw power takes center stage as Mount Marapi in West Sumatra, Indonesia, erupts on December 3, 2023. The eruption leaves casualties and missing climbers, emphasizing Indonesia’s vulnerability to natural events within the geologically active ‘Ring of Fire.’
- ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar’: Ministry of Culture’s Cultural Tapestry:
The Indian government’s initiative, ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar,’ seeks to map and document villages under the National Mission. In collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture, this project, launched on July 27, 2023, aims to preserve and celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage.
