Miscellaneous

A Tribute to M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India and Pioneered the Green Revolution

The year 2025 marks the birth centenary of M.S. Swaminathan, the visionary scientist hailed as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution” and celebrated as “The Man Who Fed India.” His leadership in adapting high-yielding wheat varieties to Indian conditions helped...

Understanding the Removal Process of the Chief Election Commissioner in India

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of India’s democratic process. As the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the CEC oversees free and fair elections. Amid recent political controversies and allegations...

India Post Celebrates 50 Years of Sholay with Special Post Card Releases

India’s iconic film Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, marked its 50th anniversary on August 15, 2025, coinciding with the nation’s Independence Day. To celebrate this cinematic milestone, the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post released two exclusive picture postcards, a...

Rare Blue Pinkgill Mushroom Discovered in Telangana Forests

The Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, has witnessed an exceptional sight — the Blue Pinkgill mushroom (Entoloma hochstetteri), a species otherwise native to New Zealand. Known for its striking sky-blue colour, this mushroom contains rare azulene...

What Is the Bhils’ Gavri Festival?

The Bhil community of Mewar in Rajasthan carries a rich cultural legacy that finds its most vibrant expression in the Gavri Festival. This 40-day ritual celebration is not only a form of devotion to their deity Gorkhiya Mata but also...

Where Is Kamchatka Peninsula? Why Is It Prone to Earthquakes and Tsunamis?

Introduction Kamchatka is a vast, wild, and geologically remarkable peninsula in the Far East of Russia. Known for its rugged terrain, volcanic activity, and frequent earthquakes, Kamchatka recently came into the global spotlight due to an 8.8 magnitude earthquake, placing...

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Hits $1.1 Billion Net Worth Milestone

Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai has officially entered the billionaire club, with his net worth surpassing $1.1 billion. This financial milestone was primarily driven by a sharp increase in Alphabet’s stock price and the company’s deep investments in artificial intelligence...

Puducherry Becomes First State to Integrate TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme

Puducherry has made a pioneering move in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first Union Territory in India to integrate TB screening as part of the Family Adoption Programme. This innovative approach is being carried out through collaboration...

Ancient Egyptian Genome Sequenced for the First Time

In a landmark achievement in archaeology and genetics, researchers have successfully sequenced the first complete genome of an ancient Egyptian. This discovery not only opens new doors in our understanding of ancient human populations but also sheds light on cross-cultural...

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five Philanthropic Foundations in 2025

Famed investor and billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced a massive $6 billion donation in company stock to five charitable foundations. The latest act of generosity, revealed on June 27, 2025, brings his total...