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The forgotten gurus: Reviving India’s ancient teaching traditions
The forgotten gurus: Reviving India’s ancient teaching traditions

In India, long before schools and degrees formalized learning, education followed a more intimate path, the guru–śiį¹£ya parampara

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 5 Oct 2025 2:54 PM IST


How Music moves us according to Science
How Music moves us according to Science

Studies in neuroscience show that when a person listens to a beat, the brain’s motor and auditory regions activate simultaneously

By Kaniza Garari  Published on 1 Oct 2025 6:27 PM IST


Food waste drains Rs 90,000 crore from Indian economy annually: UNEP
Food waste drains Rs 90,000 crore from Indian economy annually: UNEP

The food loss is also contributing to the climate crisis, as the waste problem is multi-layered and hits both farms and homes

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Sept 2025 5:28 PM IST


Powerful lightning measuring 120 kA strikes Vizag on Monday night
Powerful lightning measuring 120 kA strikes Vizag on Monday night

Thunderstorm activity lasted across the city for about 40 minutes

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 30 Sept 2025 11:35 AM IST


Bengaluru: How AI-powered smart display at busy Trinity Circle flashes traffic violations in real time
Bengaluru: How AI-powered smart display at busy Trinity Circle flashes traffic violations in real time

Using AI-enabled cameras, the system captures registration numbers from nearly 100 meters away

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 25 Sept 2025 9:53 AM IST


How smuggled gold from Dubai floods Indian markets despite strict checks
How smuggled gold from Dubai floods Indian markets despite strict checks

To obtain the Hallmarking, jewellers need to submit a trail of documents that also include details of the origin of the gold.

By Manish Pachouly  Published on 22 Sept 2025 8:49 AM IST


What is Slow Movement? Why is it gaining traction in India?
What is Slow Movement? Why is it gaining traction in India?

The Slow Movement began in Italy in the 1980s

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 14 Sept 2025 11:00 AM IST


`Yatradanam’: TGSRTC to take orphans, destitute elders, others on excursion, pilgrimage
`Yatradanam’: TGSRTC to take orphans, destitute elders, others on excursion, pilgrimage

A dedicated fund has been set up by TGSRTC to support the programme

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 Sept 2025 9:27 AM IST


India to witness rare total lunar eclipse on Sept 7; scientists caution against superstitions
India to witness rare total lunar eclipse on Sept 7; scientists caution against superstitions

The eclipse will begin at 8:57 pm IST on September 7 and end at 2:26 am IST on September 8

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 7 Sept 2025 4:46 PM IST


Have you heard about toilet museum? Check out
Have you heard about toilet museum? Check out

Here are some of India’s archaeological galleries that have remained unknown to public

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 24 Aug 2025 9:30 AM IST


Security, finance, medical:... In a first, women railway officers to manage five key departments in SCR
Security, finance, medical: In a first, women railway officers to manage five key departments in SCR

The departments, including operations, security, finance, commercial, and medical, are considered vital for smooth railway functioning

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 20 Aug 2025 9:38 AM IST


World Elephant Day: Spotlight on gentle giants and their fight for survival
World Elephant Day: Spotlight on gentle giants and their fight for survival

The elephant’s physical characteristics are fascinating in many ways

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 12 Aug 2025 4:32 PM IST


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