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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


`Let your curls do the talking’: How to maintain curly hair etiquette
`Let your curls do the talking’: How to maintain curly hair etiquette

`Embrace the curls’: All you want to know about curly hair etiquette

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 2 Aug 2025 7:59 AM IST


Kavach 4.0: All you want to know about new indigenous railway safety system
Kavach 4.0: All you want to know about new indigenous railway safety system

Indian Railways invests more than INR 1 lakh crore per year in safety-related activities

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 31 July 2025 9:20 AM IST


`Sidr, Tulsi, Jamun, Lychee, Ginger, Garlic’: A sneak peek into Asia’s largest honey museum
ā€˜Sidr, Tulsi, Jamun, Lychee, Ginger, Garlic’: A sneak peek into Asia’s largest honey museum

Putt honey harvested from hives underground or in tree trunks is also available

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 30 July 2025 10:12 AM IST


Tamil Nadu celebrates Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival honouring legacy of Rajendra Chola I
Tamil Nadu celebrates Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival honouring legacy of Rajendra Chola I

The grand finale of the festival will be attended by prime minister Narendra Modi

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 July 2025 4:46 PM IST


Despite fibre optics and 5G, India’s legal backbone for communication is Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
Despite fibre optics and 5G, India’s legal backbone for communication is Indian Telegraph Act, 1885

The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, was enacted during British rule to regulate telegraphy, then the cutting-edge technology of the time

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 20 July 2025 3:08 PM IST


Lonar: All you want to know about a lake formed by meteorite
Lonar: All you want to know about a lake formed by meteorite

The distance by road from Hyderabad to Lonar in Maharashtra is 450 km, it is the second-largest meteorite impact crater in the world

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 18 July 2025 9:35 AM IST


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