Chillai-Kalan: Kashmir braces for a spell of rain and snowfall and the region is also set to enter ‘Chillai Kalan’, Chillai-Kalan is the 40-day period of the harshest winter cold in Kashmir region. Chillai Kalan is a Persian term which means “Major Cold”. The Chillai Kalan (big cold) usually begins on December 21 and will […]
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Paliyar Tribe
Paliyar Tribe: A total of 17 families belonging to the Paliyar Tribe in the Dindigul district have petitioned the Dindigul Collector, urging the district administration to recognise and develop their existing settlement as a formal village. They are an indigenous tribal community primarily found in the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They are […]
Kavachi Volcano : News
Kavachi Volcano: News Scientists recently reported a rare footage showing sharks living inside Kavachi volcano near the Solomon Islands, challenging assumptions about marine survival in extreme volcanic environments. It is a shallow submarine volcano located in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the remote Vangunu Island in the Solomon Islands. It sits on the Pacific […]
Tundra Biome
Tundra Biome: According to a study conducted in Arctic Alaska, wildfires in the tundra have been more active this past century than at any time in the past 3,000 years. Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the top of mountains, where the climate is cold and rainfall is scanty. Characteristics […]
Winter Solstice 2025
Winter Solstice 2025: The Winter Solstice 2025 occurs on Sunday, December 21 marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day many regions experience only eight to nine hours of daylight. While it often goes unnoticed amid holiday celebrations, the winter solstice is a key astronomical event […]
Arun-3 Hydropower Project
Arun-3 Hydropower Project: The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of SJVN recently visited the 900 MW Arun-3 hydroelectric project (HEP) in Nepal to review the status of construction and assess progress across key components of the project. Arun-3 Hydropower Project is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project located on the Arun River in the Nepal. […]
Tigris River
Tigris River: Iraq’s Tigris River is facing an acute crisis due to shrinking flows, heavy pollution and upstream water controls, raising fears that parts of the river may dry up.The Tigris River is one of the two great rivers of ancient Mesopotamia, along with the Euphrates, forming the heart of the historic Fertile Crescent, where […]
Dandami Madia Tribe
Dandami Madia Tribe: Members of the Dandami Madia tribe perform the traditional Bison Horn Maria dance during a village festival at Judiya Para in Jagdalpur. Dandami Maria, also known by other names like Bison Horn Maria and Khalpati Maria, is a tribal community of Chhattisgarh. They have derived their name from their unique custom of […]
Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme
Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme: Since its inception in 2009-10, the Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme has successfully trained a remarkable 643,000 individuals, resulting in over 84,000 participants securing placements within the industry. It is a Central Government Scheme designed to develop the tourism potential of India. It was launched by […]
Chenchu Tribe
Chenchu Tribe: The National Sanskrit University (NSU) organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition recently highlighting the unique privilege the Chenchu tribal community has with the Ahobilam shrine and the deity of Lord Narasimha. The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribe primarily residing in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh. They are one of the Particularly […]
