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Controversy Over Mumbai’s Salt Pans

Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project...

Sakthan Thampuran

Context: Recently, Minister of State for Tourism and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi vowed to replace the statue of Sakthan Thampuran,...

Jatindranath Mukherjee

Context: 109th Death Anniversary of Jatindranath Mukherjee.   About: Jatindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, was a prominent figure...

The Unusual Dynamics of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean

Context: The North Indian Ocean contributes significantly to the moisture needed for the summer monsoon, which involves substantial evaporation from...

Nations Without a Past: Role of History in Shaping Identity in South Asia

Nations Without a Past: Role of History in Shaping Identity in South Asia

  Nations are not just countries with borders. They are groups of people brought together by a shared history, culture,...

Onam Festival: Athachamayam Parade in Kerala

Context: The ten-day Onam celebrations commenced with the Athachamayam procession in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, on September 6, 2024.  The festival will...

Unexpected Rainfall in the Sahara Desert

Context: According to a recent study by Severe Weather Europe, a significant portion of the Sahara is set to receive...

La Niña

Context: This year, all major global agencies missed the mark in predicting the onset of La Niña.   More on...

Carbon Pricing

Context: State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024, show encouraging advancements, yet further efforts are necessary to meet the desired...

Jaipur

Context: A budget of ₹100 crore will be allocated for the heritage conservation and development of Jaipur’s Walled City, which...

Cocoa

Context: Climate change is putting stress on rainforests where the delicate cocoa bean thrives, but companies are exploring alternative methods...

Lothal

Context: A new study has found fresh evidence that can confirm the dockyard’s existence at Lothal.   More on news:...

Vertical Growth in Asian Cities: A New Urban Trend

Context: A study in Nature Cities reveals that cities, especially in Asia, are growing vertically more than horizontally. This trend...

India’s Water Crisis

Context: India’s water crisis, driven by climate change and unsustainable practices, is reaching a critical point.    Current Status: High...

Cyclone Asna

Context: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) the deep depression that has been unleashing heavy rains over Gujarat is...

International Conference on the Life of Second Buddha

Context: International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara has organised a two-day International Conference on the Life...

Scientists Unveil Earth’s Elusive Global Electric Field

Context: An international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of a global electric field on Earth, known as the...

Tushar Kanti Ghosh

Tushar Kanti Ghosh (21 September 1898 – 29 August 1994) was a prominent Indian journalist and writer, recognised for his...

Places in News: Sicily

Context: On August 19, 2024, the 56-metre British-flagged luxury sailing yacht Bayesian sank during a severe storm off the coast...

Places in News: Nigeria

Context: The Nigerian coup on August 27, 1985, was a significant military takeover that resulted in the ousting of Major...

Louis Mountbatten

Context: Louis Mountbatten died on 27th August 1979.    About: He was a British naval officer and statesman, best known...

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