Miscellaneous

ASI’s Discoveries: Megaliths in Kerala & Buddhist Finds in Odisha

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has made significant discoveries at two different locations in India, shedding light on ancient burial practices and Buddhist heritage. In a recent exploration near Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad, Kerala, ASI stumbled upon over 110...

East Coast Railway Creates History: Becomes the First Railway Zone to Achieve 250 MT of Freight Loading in 2024-25

East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in Indian Railways by becoming the first railway zone in India to achieve 250 million tons (MT) of originating freight in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone was reached on March...

‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme: Promoting National Integration Among Kashmiri Youth

The ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme, organized by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the funding from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is aimed at fostering national integration by exposing children under 18 years from government-run homes...

Six New Properties Added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List

India has recently added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List, bringing the total count of tentative sites in the country to 62. These sites, including Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, and Kanger Valley National Park, were officially...

Ramadan 2025: Top 10 Global Cities with the Longest and Shortest Fasting Hours

Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar or the Hijri calendar. It is observed by millions of Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, devotion, and spiritual reflection. The fasting...

Expanding Cheetah Reintroduction in India, New Habitats Identified in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

The ambitious Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India is set to expand beyond Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, where the first batch of African cheetahs was introduced in 2022. At the seventh National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) meeting, Prime Minister...

C.V. Raman Biography: Early Life, Education, Career, Achievements and Legacy

Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, or C.V. Raman, was a famous Indian physicist known for his discovery of the Raman Effect. He was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. His work helped scientists understand how...

Top 10 Leading Causes of Death Globally

The World Health Organization (WHO), in its World Health Statistics 2024 report, revealed that the top 10 causes of death in 2021 accounted for approximately 39 million deaths, making up 57% of the total 68 million deaths worldwide. The COVID-19...

Highest ODI Hundreds: On Which Day of the Week Did Virat Kohli Score Most Centuries?

Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, has set numerous records across all formats. With 82 international centuries to his name, Kohli has been a consistent performer throughout his career. However, an interesting analysis of his centuries...

Maha Shivratri 2025: Significance, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Wishes, and Quotes

Maha Shivratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm across India and in many parts of the world. The festival marks the divine union of Lord Shiva...