Adam Chini Rice – Why is it in News
Adam Chini Rice, a rare and traditional rice variety from India, is back in news for its unique aroma, soft texture, and high nutritional value. Once on the verge of disappearing, this heritage grain is gaining attention due to recent
WHO Global TB Report 2025: Key Insights and India’s Progress Toward TB Elimination
The WHO Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s mixed progress in combating tuberculosis. While the country has reduced TB incidence and expanded treatment coverage, it remains far from achieving its 2025 elimination target. With 27.1 lakh cases and rising drug-resistant
Raulane Festival Of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Raulane Mela is one of Kinnaur’s most unique winter-to-spring transition festivals, celebrating the farewell of Sauni—protective mountain spirits believed to guard villages through harsh Himalayan winters. Marked by elaborate traditional attire, ritual processions, and deep-rooted folklore, the festival reflects the
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Malabar Naval Exercise 2025: Strengthening Quad Cooperation and India’s Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
The Malabar Naval Exercise 2025 unites the navies of India, the US, Japan, and Australia under the Quad partnership to strengthen maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific. Conducted in Guam, this edition features India’s INS Sahyadri, symbolising indigenous defence
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Chamba – A Symbol of Faith, Art, and Heritage
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, is the oldest and most revered shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Built by Raja Sahil Varman in the 10th century CE, this temple exemplifies the Shikhara style of North
Cloud Seeding and Delhi’s Battle Against Air Pollution: Science, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Delhi’s cloud seeding experiment to induce artificial rain failed to bring relief from pollution, but it reignited a key environmental debate. This article explains what cloud seeding is, how it works, its limitations in tackling air pollution, and why Delhi
The Iron Man of India: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day 2025
Introduction Every year on 31st October, India celebrates National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) to honour the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. In 2025, the nation marks his 150th birth anniversary, a historic milestone celebrating
International Bird-Watching Programme Held at Rakchham–Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh
Introduction An international bird-watching programme was recently organised at the Rakchham–Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. The event brought together participants from 15 countries, including Austria, Switzerland, England, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Belgium, and France. During the programme, delegates
The Importance of Sir Creek: Why India and Pakistan Have Failed to Solve the Border Dispute
The Sir Creek dispute remains one of the longest unresolved territorial issues between India and Pakistan. Despite being only a 96-kilometre-long tidal estuary, the region holds significant strategic and economic importance, making its resolution complex and politically sensitive for both