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From finding coal to predicting landslides: Hyderabad based GSI turns 175
From finding coal to predicting landslides: Hyderabad based GSI turns 175

One of the second oldest geological survey organizations in the world and oldest in India, Geological Survey of India turns 175 years old

By Kaniza Garari  Published on 4 March 2025 12:03 PM


`Don’t go nuts, have almonds’: New survey reveals 65% Indians identify almonds as protein-rich option
`Don’t go nuts, have almonds’: New survey reveals 65% Indians identify almonds as protein-rich option

Indians in Tier II cities like Lucknow (38%), Thiruvananthapuram (37%), and Coimbatore (34%) recognize almonds as protein rich snack

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 3 March 2025 6:53 AM


Tree of Life: CIFOR-ICRAF hands over 120K seeds of 19 African tree species to Doomsday Vault
Tree of Life: CIFOR-ICRAF hands over 120K seeds of 19 African tree species to Doomsday Vault

120,000 seeds of 19 native African tree species, such as the iconic baobab given to Svalbard Global Seed Vault for conservation

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 28 Feb 2025 3:09 AM


Common Chiffchaff to Peregrine Falcon: Hyderabad home to 200 bird species including foreign breeds
Common Chiffchaff to Peregrine Falcon: Hyderabad home to 200 bird species including foreign breeds

Hyderabad is a home to 200 bird species according to survey carried out by Hyderabad Birding Atlas from February 3 to February 23, 2025

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 24 Feb 2025 5:18 AM


Explainer: Real Vs fake panner–Here’s how you spot the difference
Explainer: Real Vs fake panner–Here’s how you spot the difference

Panner, If made from starch or synthetic substances, it may start dissolving or becoming slimy

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 15 Feb 2025 4:30 AM


Love in the time of technology:  How online platforms provide opportunities to connect
Love in the time of technology: How online platforms provide opportunities to connect

Let us understand the science behind attraction and the impact of digital interactions that can help navigate modern love more effectively

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 14 Feb 2025 6:00 AM


What caused the death of over 2,641 olive ridley turtles along the Andhra coast
What caused the death of over 2,641 olive ridley turtles along the Andhra coast

To tackle this issue, the TREE Foundation has proposed a multi-pronged approach

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 12 Feb 2025 3:55 AM


Maha Kumbh: 2.33 crore devotees took a dip at Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami
Maha Kumbh: 2.33 crore devotees took a dip at Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami

Over 35 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the confluence of three rivers till February 3

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Feb 2025 4:16 AM


NVS-02: ISRO launches 100th satellite from SDSC, Sriharikota
NVS-02: ISRO launches 100th satellite from SDSC, Sriharikota

This launch aims to improve positioning accuracy, with five of seven satellites in space

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 Jan 2025 3:21 AM


What is birth tourism?  How US decision to scrap birthright citizenship will affect Indians?
What is birth tourism? How US decision to scrap birthright citizenship will affect Indians?

Birth tourism refers to the practice of traveling to another country specifically to give birth

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 25 Jan 2025 6:06 AM


Saif Ali Khan at risk of losing ancestral assets worth Rs 15,000 crore after MP court order
Saif Ali Khan at risk of losing ancestral assets worth Rs 15,000 crore after MP court order

Saif Ali Khan inherited his share through his grandmother, Sajida Sultan, who was declared a legal heir in 2019.

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 22 Jan 2025 9:58 AM


20% online shoppers received fake product at least once in 12 months: Survey
20% online shoppers received fake product at least once in 12 months: Survey

Study says Meesho, Flipkart are taking advantage of products with no return and some sellers are shipping different products

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 16 Jan 2025 3:49 AM


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