The Banasura Chilappan is a mountain bird that prefers silence over spectacle. It moves through the dim undergrowth of Camelâs Hump in Wayanad, a fragile highland where shola forests cling to slopes repeatedly scarred by extreme weather. Sightings are uncommon. Its quiet presence has turned it into an emblem of Wayanadâs ecological unease and of.
A new study has found that African forests and woody savannas, long regarded as major carbon sinks, have shifted into becoming net carbon sources. The findings mark a significant change in the continentâs ecological role and raise concerns about the future of global climate stability. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, is based.
By: K SIVA PRASAD A senior IAS officer in the Punjab Government The Bhagavad Gita was born on the battlefield. Similarly, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic were no less intense than a battlefield in themselves. One phrase in the Gita, Nimitta-maatra (just being an instrument in the hands of the Almighty) sums up.
Dr. Prabhleen Singh The State of Haryana has set a remarkable example in commemorating the legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji on November 25, 2025, at a historic ceremony marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Sahib at Jyotisar, Kurukshetra. The event, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together spiritual reverence.
Cyclone Ditwah formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal on November 27, 2025, becoming the fourth tropical cyclone of the ongoing North Indian Ocean season. The system intensified quickly as it moved along favourable atmospheric and oceanic conditions near the Sri Lankan coast. According to the India Meteorological Department, the disturbance strengthened from a depression.
Sikkim has strengthened its disaster preparedness as the Eastern Himalayan region faces growing climate-related threats. The state has intensified planning, training and early warning measures, especially after the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood at South Lhonak Lake in October 2023, which exposed the scale of risk in high-altitude zones. The incident served as a turning point,.
Dr Tanu jain (Chief executive officer Bareilly cantonment board Ministry of defence) There comes a time in every seekerâs life when the noise of the world begins to fade, and the whispers of the soul grow stronger. I have reached that threshold â a tender space between solitude and belonging â where silence is no longer.
President Donald Trump has long projected an image of relentless stamina, presenting himself as a leader who thrives on constant action and long hours. His allies frequently highlight this narrative, pointing to his frequent public appearances, confrontational exchanges with reporters, and active presence on social media. Yet nearly a year into his second term, new.
Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, long regarded as one of the United Kingdomâs most influential industrial figures, is preparing to shift his base to Dubaiâs Naia Island, signalling a major change in his global footprint. Mittal already maintains a residence in Dubai, but a recent report in The Sunday Times states that he has acquired significant.
Vidya Soundararajan, Associate Professor of Labor and Education at the Centre for Advanced Economics Research on Safety, Health and Working Conditions, recently analysed the impact of Indiaâs new labor codes and described them as a long awaited step toward simplifying an overly complex legal framework. She noted that the National Commission on Labor had pointed.
Mobile phones are used by everyone in India, whether rich or poor. Numerous money-making schemes operate through mobile phones, and the new generation is obsessed with them. Itâs also a fact that cyber fraudsters misuse the power of mobile phones. Who isnât aware of the fraudulent calls, hacking of bank accounts, digital arrests and the.
