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Santiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Recognition

September 18, 2023

Santiniketan, the cultural and educational hub in West Bengal founded by poet Rabindranath Tagore, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia. Established ..

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Kalka-Shimla Railway

August 19, 2023

The revered Kalka-Shimla Railway (KSR), over 120 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has suffered extensive damage due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. A critical section between Jutogh and Summer Hill stations has been washed away, ..

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China Builds Airstrip on Disputed Triton Island

August 17, 2023

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton Island in the South China Sea, an area disputed by Taiwan and Vietnam. Satellite images indicate the nearly 2,000-foot-long airstrip could accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, raising questions about its intended purpose. ..

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Indian Army Dedicates “Bhagat Bridge” on 77th Independence Day

August 16, 2023

On India’s 77th Independence Day, the Indian Army inaugurated the “Bhagat Bridge” in Danna Village, the last village on the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector of Jammu and Kashmir. This 115-feet long bridge is named in memory of ..

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Adichanallur Museum

August 7, 2023

The Adichanallur Museum, a world-class archaeological endeavor, is set to take visitors on a captivating journey into India’s ancient past. Laid by none other than the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the foundation stone for the museum marks a momentous ..

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Isle of Rum

July 31, 2023

The quest to explore Mars has been an ambitious and collaborative effort involving space agencies from across the globe. As part of the joint NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) Mars Sample Return Campaign, the Isle of Rum has been ..

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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

July 26, 2023

Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and other regions mentioned in the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) communications and plans prepared by the Goa forest department as ..

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Batagaika Crater

July 24, 2023

Deep within Russia’s Far East lies the Batagaika crater, an alarming testament to the consequences of global warming. As the world’s largest permafrost crater, its expansion serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing impacts of climate change. The Batagaika ..

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