Gitchak nakana: A new groundwater fish species, ‘Gitchak Nakana’, has been recently discovered in Assam. It is a new species of groundwater fish. It belongs to a newly described genus within the family Cobitidae (loaches). Named Gitchak nakana, the species draws from the Garo language, “Gitchak” meaning red, referencing its striking blood-red live colour, and […]
Day: March 2, 2026
Porcelain
Porcelain: In the waters off Singapore, a recently uncovered shipwreck with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain is shedding light on the storied Chinese craft produced during the turbulent era of the Mongol Empire. It is a type of ceramic material that is highly durable and has high-performance characteristics due to its production process. It […]
Sulawesi Island
Sulawesi Island: In a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, a hand stencil has been dated to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest known example of rock art currently identified anywhere in the world. Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is a large island in Southeast Asia, in the Indonesian archipelago. […]
Micron Opens World’s Largest Semiconductor Clean Room in Gujarat
Micron Opens World’s Largest Semiconductor Clean Room in Gujarat: India achieved a landmark milestone in its semiconductor mission as Micron Technology began operations at its Sanand ATMP facility in Gujarat. The plant houses a 500,000 sq ft raised floor clean room, the largest of its kind globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility, marking […]
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) infused ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February 2026
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) infused ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February 2026: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pumped ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February 2026 which is marking the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. The surge comes after three consecutive months of heavy selling and reflects renewed foreign confidence driven by the interim […]
