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Heavy Metals Contamination in the Cauvery River – Causes, Impact, and Solutions

Recent research conducted by Tamil Nadu-based environmental scientists has revealed alarming levels of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in the Cauvery River and its fish species.This contamination poses a serious risk to...

Gallium Nitride (GaN) Technology: Powering the Future of Electronics

Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is transforming the semiconductor landscape by enabling faster, more efficient, and compact electronic devices. Known for its superior electrical properties compared to traditional silicon, GaN is paving the way for innovations in electric vehicles (EVs), 5G...

White Iberian Lynx: A Rare Marvel of Nature and a Beacon of Conservation Success

A truly rare and striking sight has captured global attention: a white-coated Iberian lynx, documented in Spain’s Jaén province. This variant of the already endangered Iberian lynx species exhibits leucism—a partial loss of pigmentation—rather than true albinism. This article explores the...

Marine Fisheries Census 2025: India’s First Fully Digital Census to Empower Coastal Communities

The Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 marks a historic digital milestone in India’s fisheries sector. Launched by Union Minister of State Shri George Kurian in Kochi, the census introduces a fully digital, paperless, and geo-referenced data system to capture the...

National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to promote scientific beekeeping (apiculture) and ensure the holistic development of the beekeeping sector. This flagship initiative is part of the government’s...

Alfvén Waves: The Magnetic Key to the Sun’s Super-Hot Corona

One of the biggest mysteries in solar physics has long puzzled scientists — why is the Sun’s corona (outer atmosphere) millions of degrees hotter than its surface? Recent research has brought scientists closer to solving this enigma with the discovery...

International Aryan Summit 2025: Celebrating 200 Years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati

The International Aryan Summit 2025, a historic global gathering celebrating 200 years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji’s birth and 150 years of Arya Samaj’s reformist service, will be held in Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra...

Ecological Droughts in India: Causes, Impacts, and the Way Forward

India’s forests, croplands, and river basins are facing a silent but growing climate crisis — ecological droughts. Unlike conventional droughts that affect humans directly, ecological droughts weaken the natural systems that sustain life — forests, crops, soil, and biodiversity. A...

Elderly in India: Population, Challenges and Govt Initiatives (2025)

India is undergoing a major demographic transition — its elderly population (aged 60 and above) is projected to more than double from 100 million in 2011 to 230 million by 2036, accounting for nearly 15% of the total population.By 2036,...

Multilateralism After the UN: The Future of Global Governance in a Multipolar World

The world today stands at a crucial crossroads. As the United Nations (UN) completes 80 years of its existence, debates around its relevance, effectiveness, and legitimacy have grown louder. The UN, established in 1945 after World War II, was envisioned...