Introduction: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, situated in the ancient city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India, is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, believed to be the most sacred shrines representing the different manifestations of Lord Shiva. The temple holds significant religious and historical importance and attracts devotees from […]
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Maharashtra’s Sachin Gore grows sugarcane and turmeric in his 3.5-acre farmland but was always dependent on middlemen to sell his produce. “I used to sell products to middlemen at a commission of 30 percent. If I give them produce for Rs 90 per kg, they sell it for Rs 120-150. So, they were the ones […]
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Dr Tathagato Rai Dastidar grew up in an environment where science reigned supreme, he recalls. His parents were professors at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, which is the oldest research institute in India. “So, science has been my bread and butter since early childhood. I have always been fascinated and curious about […]
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In the picturesque village of Chikli, a heartwarming tale unfolds as a group of deer fearlessly prance through the village, seeking shelter and sustenance. Chikli, also known as the “Village of the Deer,” has become a safe haven for these majestic creatures, thanks to the unwavering dedication of its villagers. The deer gather at the […]
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Meet Alok Sagar, a remarkable individual who chose a path less traveled after achieving academic excellence. With a prestigious engineering degree from IIT Delhi, followed by a Masters and PhD from Houston, he could have pursued a lucrative career anywhere in the world. Instead, he chose to dedicate his life to serving the remote tribal […]
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In the ever-evolving battle against plastic pollution, one Bengaluru-based startup is leading the charge with a groundbreaking and eco-friendly solution. Meet Sunbird Straws, a trailblazing venture that produces straws from an unexpected source – coconut leaves. Long before India’s ban on single-use plastic items, this innovative startup was committed to curbing plastic waste and promoting […]
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In a groundbreaking revelation that defies conventional scientific wisdom, a team of scientists from Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University has borne witness to a mesmerizing phenomenon – pieces of metal cracking and then miraculously fusing back together without any human intervention. This extraordinary discovery has the potential to herald an engineering revolution, transforming […]
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Introduction: Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor across India and by people of Indian descent worldwide. This joyous occasion marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, and is observed with various rituals, prayers, and offerings. To truly appreciate the essence of this festival, we need to understand […]
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The Ajanta Caves are ancient Buddhist cave monuments located in India, dating back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. and the 5th and 6th centuries A.D. During the Gupta period, more caves were added with rich decorations, making them masterpieces of Buddhist art. The caves were carved into a vertical cliff above the river […]
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Amid a huge amount of hype around generative AI, a new study from researchers at MIT sheds light on the technology’s impact on work, finding that it increased productivity for workers assigned tasks like writing cover letters, delicate emails, and cost-benefit analyses. The tasks in the study weren’t quite replicas of real work: They didn’t […]
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