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Jan 11, 2025 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Akshat Gupta |Arita Sarkar
The mood is eclectic with profusing energy levels visible all over the place, the town being painted saffron.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Arita Sarkar
Though it was a much-anticipated step, but no one expected it to be so early. Justin Trudeau stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister marking the end of a tenure that spanned nearly nine years in office took everyone by surprise. In a packed press conference in Ottawa, the 53-year-old leader reflected on his achievements, challenges, and a singular regret that he said continues to weigh on him as the country approaches its next general election this year.
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Dec 29, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana
2024 has been a trying year on the world stage, as the forces of disarray grew stronger. Geopolitical tensions increased, with ongoing wars ground on. The only breath of fresh air was Summer Olympics and Paralympics held in Paris. The French showed their commitment when it came to spectacle and pageantry, and the athletes too showed their dedication and sportsmanship. US elections kept the drawing rooms cosy with discussions and presumptions, of which some came true.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana
“I do not believe that I have been a weak Prime Minister. I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter the Opposition in Parliament… Given the political compulsions, I have done the best I could do.” said the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who breath his last on Thursday at the age of 92. India lost one of it’s most admired economists who brought her out of the most darkest period to one of the leading economies in the world today.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana
After fifteen years of former Prime Minister (in-exile) Sheikh Hasina’s rule, Bangladesh has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve governance and take steps that would restrict another autocratic regime from emerging. However, if the interim government falters, the country could revert to the status quo ante or even enter a period of military rule.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana
The winter session of the Parliament is undergoing turbulence with one name rocking it, George Soros. Born in 1930 in Budapest, Soros is of Jewish descent. The family escaped the Nazi occupation of Hungary and moved to the UK in 1947. To fund his studies at the London School of Economics, Soros worked as a railway porter and waiter. In 1956, Soros moved to New York City, where he worked initially as an analyst of European securities and rapidly made his mark.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Russ Buettner |Susanne Craig |Arita Sarkar
Unpredictable…enough to describe President-elect Donald Trump as even more unpredictable are his decisions which are taking everyone by surprise! Nominating Indian origin Americans at key positions not only has taken many by surprise, but is also seen a step to keep the immigrant population well cushioned which now has a sizeable presence in the country.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Arita Sarkar
Violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh has become a norm rising at alarming levels ever since the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina was deposed in a coup. These constant attacks led the Hindus in Bangladesh protesting peacefully in large numbers organised by their social and religious organisation, chiefly ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), a global Vaishnava sect.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Arita Sarkar
Due to lack of gravity, prolonged space travel affects the human body in numerous ways. One of the first changes astronauts notice is muscle atrophy. Muscles that are typically responsible for maintaining posture begin to weaken when they are no longer required to work in microgravity. Another critical issue is the loss of bone mass. In microgravity, astronauts can lose 1-2% of their bone mass each month, leading to weakened bones that are more prone to fractures.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
impactnews.in | Priyanshi Bana |Arita Sarkar
Irritation in their eyes, throat, and nose, along with irregular heartbeats, asthma attacks, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. The symptoms begin to haunt as soon as the winter begins to set in. Long queues in the hospitals and clinics are a common sight. Welcome to New Delhi, the capital of India and the world’s most polluted city!For the millions who live in Delhi and the National Capital Region, this is not merely an environmental crisis but a public health emergency.
