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`Where stories come alive’: How Kathatitam’s village-themed library is sparking young imaginations
`Where stories come alive’: How Kathatitam’s village-themed library is sparking young imaginations

Kathatitam means ā€œbeyond storiesā€, Shilpa explains. ā€œOur work transcends the boundaries of the beginning and the end of a book.

By Rapolu Aakanksha  Published on 1 Feb 2026 11:00 AM IST


What is Beating Retreat ceremony? Why is it held three days after Republic Day?
What is Beating Retreat ceremony? Why is it held three days after Republic Day?

The ceremony was started in 1955 and has been a hallmark of Republic Day celebrations ever since. Brig Bewoor and Maj Roberts of the Ceremonial and...

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 29 Jan 2026 10:05 AM IST


ā€˜ASC Arjun’: In a first, Indian Railways deploys robot cop at Vizag station
ā€˜ASC Arjun’: In a first, Indian Railways deploys robot cop at Vizag station

The robot, named ā€˜ASC Arjun’, was inaugurated on Thursday evening by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Inspector General Alok Bohra and Divisional...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 Jan 2026 8:05 AM IST


Anti-depressant to blood sugar management: Here are health benefits of butterfly pea flower
Anti-depressant to blood sugar management: Here are health benefits of butterfly pea flower

Butterfly pea flower, a `Sanjeevani' herb that helps in reducing anxiety, improving skin health

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 12 Jan 2026 9:48 AM IST


Explained: Why strawberries are versatile in preparing desserts, salads and savoury dishes
Explained: Why strawberries are versatile in preparing desserts, salads and savoury dishes

Their high-water content helps create sauces and syrups without additional liquid, while their natural pectin allows them to thicken gently when...

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 11 Jan 2026 12:18 PM IST


Great Green Wall of AP :  Dy CM Pawan Kalyan unveils ambitious project to increase green cover to 50%
'Great Green Wall of AP' : Dy CM Pawan Kalyan unveils ambitious project to increase green cover to 50%

Local coastal communities will be entrusted with the protection of plantations and forest lands

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 8 Jan 2026 8:17 AM IST


Power banks are not allowed for use in flights anymore; here’s why
Power banks are not allowed for use in flights anymore; here’s why

Power banks are only permitted in hand luggage and not in overhead bins

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Jan 2026 4:52 PM IST


Sprouted coconut emerges as new ā€˜superfood’ with high nutritional value
Sprouted coconut emerges as new ā€˜superfood’ with high nutritional value

A sprouted coconut forms when a mature coconut germinates and the coconut water turns into an edible, spongy, white or translucent cotyledon (the...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Dec 2025 8:30 AM IST


What is an APK file? How it is masked as everyday tool to loot citizens
What is an APK file? How it is masked as everyday tool to loot citizens

Do not download APK files shared through messages, emails, or social media links

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 17 Dec 2025 10:30 AM IST


Pathogenic fungus threatens neem trees across Telangana, finds FCRI Mulugu
Pathogenic fungus threatens neem trees across Telangana, finds FCRI Mulugu

The initiative follows widespread reports of neem trees suffering from drying branches, sparse foliage and severe canopy loss

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 14 Dec 2025 1:30 PM IST


Do u Know? Australia becomes first to ban social media for kids under 16
Do u Know? Australia becomes first to ban social media for kids under 16

The new law has drawn criticism from technology companies but has gained strong support from many parents.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 Dec 2025 7:07 PM IST


Aras Cypress: The 4,825-year-old tree that predates the pyramids
Aras Cypress: The 4,825-year-old tree that predates the pyramids

Its massive trunk and dense evergreen crown have made it more than a tree; it is a national symbol, a spiritual icon and a reminder of gritty...

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 7 Dec 2025 2:12 PM IST


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