Miscellaneous

EU Scientists Confirm 2023 As Hottest Year Ever Recorded

  On January 9, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) declared that the year gone by was the hottest on record, significantly surpassing previous temperatures and potentially marking the warmest period in the last 100,000 years. The announcement...

Red Ant Chutney of Odisha Receives Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

In the heart of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, a unique culinary tradition has thrived for centuries. Locally known as 'Kai Chutney,' this savoury delight is crafted using red weaver ants, scientifically identified as Oecophylla smaragdina. These ants, infamous for their painful...

First Cyclone Of 2024, Alvaro, Strikes Madagascar

  Tropical Cyclone Alvaro made landfall in southwest Madagascar on January 1st, 2024, marking the first significant cyclone impact on the island nation in the ongoing 2023-2024 cyclone season for the southwest Indian Ocean region. This season, spanning late October...

Ancient Tools Found In Telangana’s Mulugu District

  The Mulugu district of Telangana has become the stage for an unexpected archaeological revelation following the devastating floods in July 2023. Amidst the aftermath of the natural disaster, a team of amateur historians stumbled upon a collection of paleolithic...

10th Century Kadamba Inscription Written in Kannada, Sanskrit Found in Goa

In a remarkable archaeological discovery, an inscription dating back to the 10th century A.D. has been found in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern Goa. The inscription, written in both Kannada and Sanskrit, sheds light on a historical episode...

Murty Trust’s Maitri Initiative Elevates Animal Welfare in Bangalore: A Milestone in Community Cat Sterilization

In a groundbreaking collaboration with Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA), Murty Trust unveils the 'Maitri' initiative, a trailblazing community cat sterilization center in Bangalore. This state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated on January 1, 2024, signifies goodwill and friendship while addressing challenges in...

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers Becomes First Woman With $100 Billion Fortune

  Francoise Bettencourt Meyers has made history by becoming the first woman to amass a staggering $100 billion fortune. This remarkable achievement not only cements her status as a global financial powerhouse but also signifies a significant milestone for the...

Jammu and Kashmir becomes first UT to implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant step towards empowering its vibrant community of artisans and craftspeople by becoming the first Union Territory (UT) to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY). This initiative, launched by the Central government in September...

Visva-Bharati Researchers Discover Bacteria Named After Rabindranath Tagore

A team of researchers from Visva-Bharati University's botany department has made a groundbreaking discovery that has the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices. They have identified a new bacteria strain capable of boosting plant growth and named it 'Pantoea Tagorei' in...

United Nations Declares 2024 as the International Year of Camelids

Introduction: A Global Recognition of Camelids' Significance In a move highlighting the crucial role of camelids in the lives of people worldwide, the United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. This decision aims to spotlight the...