38th National Games Torch Tejaswini: The 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand for the first time, marking a significant event in the state’s sports history. The torch, named ‘Tejaswini,’ has begun its journey across the state, spreading excitement and awareness about the games. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the torch rally […]
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‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative
‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative: The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has launched the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production.‘Faral Sakhi’ provides comprehensive training and support to women engaged in producing traditional festive snacks, known as ‘Faral’. A central kitchen established by MBMC […]
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards: The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, celebrated the achievements of the film and television industries over the past year. From performances to direction, scriptwriting, and musical achievements, the event highlighted exceptional talent and groundbreaking works in both […]
Dr. R. Chidambaram Passes Away at 88
Dr. R. Chidambaram Passes Away at 88: Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, a towering figure in the field of atomic energy, passed away at the age of 88 at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on January 4, 2025. His contributions to India’s nuclear program and scientific advancements have left an indelible mark on the country’s technological and strategic […]
Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City
Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City: Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, has recently been identified as the world’s most polluted city, with PM2.5 levels reaching 266 micrograms per cubic meter. This alarming air quality has raised significant health concerns among residents and prompted government action.On January 3, 2025, AirVisual reported that Hanoi’s PM2.5 levels were the highest […]
Saint Narahari Tirtha
Saint Narahari Tirtha: In a remarkable discovery, a member of the Team of Research on Culture and Heritage (TORCH) has hit upon a three-foot idol of the 13th Century saint, Narahari Tīrtha recently. Narahari Tirtha (c. 13th century) was a prominent Dvaita Vedanta philosopher, scholar, and saint in the Madhva tradition. He was a disciple […]
Polavaram Project
Polavaram Project: The Telangana government has decided to rope in experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H), to study the impact of the construction of the Polavaram project on the Godavari River. It is a multi-purpose irrigation project built on the Godavari River in West Godavari district and East Godavari district in Andhra […]
Cowpea : Germinated During ISRO Mission
Cowpea : Germinated During ISRO Mission ISRO recently said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae). It is a leguminous crop having long […]
Rani Velu Nachiyar
Rani Velu Nachiyar: The Prime Minister of India remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Rani Velu Nachiyar was born in January 3, 1730 in Ramanathapuram. She was the only child of Raja Chellamuthu vijayaragunatha Sethupathy and Rani Sakandhimuthal of the Ramnad kingdom. At the age of 16, she married the prince […]
Export Inspection Council
Export Inspection Council: The Export Inspection Council (EIC) has initiated a detailed gap assessment study on food testing infrastructure for exports. Export Inspection Council was set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963. It ensures sound development of export trade of India through quality […]
