Red-Naped Ibis: A new study of red-naped ibises in Udaipur found diverse bacteria in their faeces, including multidrug-resistant strains. Red-Naped Ibis is a common, resident, non-migratory wading bird. It is also known as the Indian black ibis or black ibis. It is found in a variety of habitats, including lakes, marshes, riverbeds, and irrigated farmlands. […]
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Bakhira Lake
Bakhira Lake: A new study that measured magnetic minerals accumulated in sediments below the Bakhira Lake over 25000 years helped track past changes in climate and how they have influenced rainfall, weathering, sediment transport and lake processes in northern India. Bakhira Lake is located in the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system. It represents a perennial oxbow/floodplain wetland […]
Perylene diimide
Perylene diimide: A team of researchers integrated amino acid (aspartic acid) with a light-absorbing organic molecule, perylene diimide (PDI) and allowed the molecules to spontaneously organize themselves through supramolecular self-assembly. Perylene diimide is a derivative of perylene. It initially synthesized and explored as an organic dye, has since gained significant recognition for its outstanding optical […]
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: A latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research on Women’s Health (ICMR-NIRWoH), Mumbai, has found that genetic factors contribute to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Endometriosis is a complex disease where tissue lining the uterus overgrows outside it. It is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, environment, […]
The 18th BRICS Summit
The 18th BRICS Summit: India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, marking its fourth Chairship of the grouping since its inception.The annual apex summit of heads of state and government of BRICS—a major intergovernmental and geopolitical alliance of leading emerging market economies dedicated to restructuring multilateralism, […]
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary: Wildlife and bird monitoring at the renowned Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh is set to receive a technological boost, with the Forest Department preparing to introduce a “bird hearing” technology to track the presence and activities of birds and other wildlife. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chhattisgarh. It is part of […]
Saqqara : Ancient Tomb
Saqqara : Ancient Tomb Archaeologists in Egypt recently discovered an ancient tomb belonging to the “keeper of the secrets of royal decrees,” they announced following an excavation at Saqqara. Saqqara is part of the necropolis of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. In 1979 the ancient ruins of the Memphis area, including Ṣaqqārah, Abū Ṣīr, […]
Shivneri Fort
Shivneri Fort: The Union Minister of Culture recently directed the authorities to conduct an “objective assessment” of unauthorised constructions and other structures, including graves and dargahs, in and around Shivneri Fort and take appropriate action. Shivneri Fort is a very old and important hill fort located near the town of Junnar in the Pune district […]
Atherosclerosis : New Study
Atherosclerosis : New Study A new study in mice and patients shows that atherosclerosis meets the criteria for an autoimmune disease. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to organs and tissues throughout your body. Plaque is a sticky substance made up […]
TRISHNA Mission : Scheduled To Launch Next Year
TRISHNA Mission: Scheduled To Launch Next Year The PSLV is scheduled to launch the Indo-French TRISHNA mission next year which is a collaborative endeavor between ISRO and CNES. The TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) mission, is a collaborative endeavor between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French Space […]
