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Hydrologist Günter Blöschl Wins 2025 Stockholm Water Prize

Hydrologist Günter Blöschl Wins 2025 Stockholm Water Prize

Renowned hydrologist Günter Blöschl has been awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his pioneering research in flood hydrology. Announced by the Prize Committee on March 20, 2025, the award recognizes Blöschl’s groundbreaking work in understanding flood risks and water resource management under climate change. His studies have significantly enhanced global flood prediction models, helping …

Book on CMC Vellore 'To the Seventh Generation' Launched in Chennai

Book on CMC Vellore ‘To the Seventh Generation’ Launched in Chennai

On March 20, 2025, V.I. Mathan, former director of Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, launched the book “To the Seventh Generation: The Journey of Christian Medical College Vellore” in Chennai. The first copy was presented to Dr. Vikram Mathew, the current director and haematologist at CMC Vellore, while the second copy was given to Dr. …

Tata Communications Unveils Vayu – A Comprehensive AI Cloud Offering for Enterprises

Tata Communications Unveils Vayu – A Comprehensive AI Cloud Offering for Enterprises

Tata Communications launched Vayu, an AI-powered cloud solution designed to provide cost-effective, flexible, and intelligent enterprise cloud services. Vayu integrates Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), AI capabilities, security, cloud connectivity, and professional services into a single unified ecosystem. The platform offers 15-25% cost savings compared to major cloud providers, eliminates data egress charges, and reduces multi-cloud …

Delhi Minister Launches Mobile Dental Clinics for Free Check-ups

Delhi Minister Launches Mobile Dental Clinics for Free Check-ups

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh launched six mobile dental clinics to offer free oral healthcare to residents. These clinics, operated jointly by the Delhi government and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), aim to enhance access to dental care, particularly in underserved areas like slums. The units are equipped with modern dental chairs, …

International Day of Forests 2025: Significance and India’s Initiatives

International Day of Forests 2025: Significance and India’s Initiatives

The world celebrates International Day of Forests on March 21, 2025, highlighting the importance of forests and their role in food security and livelihoods. The theme for 2025 is “Forests and Food”, emphasizing the deep connection between forests and nutrition. Forests are the lifelines of our planet, playing a crucial role in oxygen production, food …

Japan Becomes First Team to Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup After Host Nations

Japan Becomes First Team to Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup After Host Nations

Japan secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify after the host nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico). A 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 20, 2025, confirmed Japan’s spot in the expanded 48-team tournament. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second …

World Day For Glaciers 2025: Know the Date and Role of Glaciers

World Day For Glaciers 2025: Know the Date and Role of Glaciers

The United Nations has declared March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers, as per resolution A/RES/77/158. This initiative, along with the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, aims to highlight the critical role of glaciers and the urgent need for their conservation amidst climate change threats. Introduction Glaciers are nature’s frozen sentinels, vast rivers …