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A powerful earthquake has caused severe damage to infrastructure in Myanmar, leading to the temporary closure of Naypyitaw and Mandalay international airports. The National Unity Government (NUG) reported that the damage sustained was significant enough to halt all operations at these major travel hubs. One of the most devastating impacts of the quake was the … Read more
For decades, the world has been captivated by the Taj Mahal, an iconic representation of love and architectural genius. This magnificent mausoleum, which was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his adored wife, Mumtaz Mahal, previously had an even more brilliant feature: a 466-kilogram golden finial that topped its imposing dome. But this … Read more
Manashimaya Antarctica, Earth’s frozen frontier, has just lost a glacier as large as London, marking yet another alarming sign of climate change. This massive chunk of ice, once firmly attached to the continent, has now drifted away, raising concerns among scientists and environmentalists worldwide. Glaciers serve as nature’s reservoirs, storing freshwater and regulating global temperatures … Read more
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a landmark decision to bar students enrolled in dummy schools from appearing for Class 12 board exams starting in the 2025-26 academic session. Instead, such students must take their exams through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). This move is expected to significantly impact Kota, … Read more
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in the Konkan region of western India has shed new light on an ancient past that may have remained hidden for over 12,000 years. Thousands of rock carvings, or petroglyphs, found in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri and Rajapur districts suggest the existence of a previously unknown civilization. These carvings, etched into flat hilltops, … Read more
Thanks to the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) in Chile, scientists have made a significant advancement in their understanding of the universe’s origin. With remarkable accuracy, this potent telescope has produced previously unheard-of images that show the early history of the universe. People have been looking up at the night sky for millennia, wondering how the … Read more
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered a thriving deep-sea ecosystem beneath the Antarctic ice after a colossal iceberg, the size of Chicago, broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf. This rare event, which occurred on January 13, provided researchers aboard the Falkor research vessel with an unprecedented opportunity to explore a world that … Read more
Bihar is set to witness the revival of another historic center of learning—Vikramshila University—following the successful resurrection of Nalanda University. The Bihar government, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has been working to restore the ancient ruins while also planning the establishment of a new central university in the region. The ancient … Read more
Uncovering ancient human fossils is like stepping into a time machine, offering us glimpses into the distant past. These fossils hold the secrets of our ancestors and help scientists piece together the story of human evolution. Here are five of the oldest and most important human fossils ever discovered. 1. Ur 501 Jawbone (2.5–2.3 million … Read more
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in India and across the world. Despite efforts to eliminate the disease by 2025, as per India’s target, recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the increasing burden of TB. In 2023 alone, over 25 lakh TB cases were reported in India, accounting for 25% … Read more