Rogue Waves
Rogue waves are exceptionally large waves, more than twice the height of surrounding waves, that pose significant dangers to ships and coastal structures. Historically unpredictable,…
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Indian Astrophysicist Prahlad Agrawal Wins COSPAR Award 2024
Prahlad Chandra Agrawal, a distinguished Indian astrophysicist, was honored with the COSPAR Harrie Massey Award 2024 on July 15 at the 45th COSPAR Scientific Assembly…
National Flag Day on July 22
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IISR Wins Best Technology Award
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has been recognized with the best technology award at the 96th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of…
Andhra Pradesh Wins 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
Andhra Pradesh has been awarded the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity in July 2024, recognizing its exceptional environmental initiatives and contributions to climate change mitigation.…
IIT Madras Aims to Make India Global Chess Powerhouse
Summary: IIT Madras Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) announced a strategic plan to position India as a global chess hub during…
Nagaland Wins Best State in Horticulture Award 2024
Summary: Nagaland has won the “Best State in Horticulture Award 2024” at the Agriculture Leadership Awards, highlighting its innovative horticulture initiatives. The award, received by…
New Microcontinent Discovered Off West Greenland
Summary: Scientists have discovered a hidden microcontinent, named the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent, in the Davis Strait west of Greenland. Formed during the Paleogene period (33-61…
World’s Largest Ramayan Temple in Bihar
Summary: The construction of the Viraat Ramayan Mandir in East Champaran, Bihar, has entered its second phase, aiming to create the world’s largest Ramayan temple.…
