Colombian Independence Day, a momentous occasion celebrated on July 20th each year, marks the nation’s liberation from Spanish colonial rule. Steeped in a rich tapestry of history and tradition, this day stands as a testament to Colombia’s resilience, cultural vibrancy, and unwavering spirit. Join us as we delve into the depths of Colombia’s journey to … Read more
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operation and Search and Rescue (SAR) course in Mumbai from January 16-21, 2023. This course was under the aegis of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and was open to sailors and officers from six friendly countries: Bangladesh, Seychelles, Sri … Read more
The British Museum is a museum located in London, England. It is one of the oldest and most famous museums in the world, and it is dedicated to human history, art, and culture. The British Museum was established in 1753, and it has a collection of over 8 million objects that span the history of human civilization from its earliest origins to the present day.
In the digital world, TikTok is one of the fastest-emerging applications for business and marketing. For companies, it serves as a potential platform to build their brand reputation and create awareness. But conversely, TikTok made it possible for businesses to make their brand directly reach the audience. This way, both the owners and the customers … Read more
There are many beautiful and scenic spots around the world that are worth visiting, including natural wonders like mountains, beaches, waterfalls, and forests, as well as man-made attractions like temples, castles, and landmarks. Some popular scenic spots include The Grand Canyon in the United States, The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal in India, … Read more
Six Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) have been commissioned at Chennai, Leh, Ayanagar (Delhi), Mumbai, Surkanda Devi (Uttarakhand) & Banihal Top (J&K) in 2022, taking the total number of DWRs to 35. The annual average cyclone track forecast errors in 2021 have been 60 km, 93 km and 164 km respectively for 24, 48 and 72 … Read more
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao (D67), second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was commissioned in the august presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022. The event marked the formal induction of the second of the four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, indigenously designed by the … Read more
Image Courtesy: Ministry of Defence The Hon’ble President of India has approved introduction of a new design for the President’s Standard and Colour and Indian Navy Crest for the Indian Navy, which were unveiled at Visakhapatnam on Navy Day on 04 Dec 2022. Resonant to the ongoing National endeavour to move away from the colonial past, the Naval … Read more
“Do you recall when the last livestock carrier capsized?” I asked my friend. Once, we both were project engineers of a livestock conversion project in Singapore. While gulping beer, he said carelessly, “It does happen almost every year, but who cares?” He looked again at me, now with a hint of question and surprise. “Why … Read more
Image Courtesy: Ministry of Defence The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) from 26 to 30 October 2022 at Visakhapatnam. SIMBEX-2022 is being conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from 26 to 27 October 2022 followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal from 28 to … Read more
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the DefExpo22 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, today. At the India Pavilion, the Prime Minister unveiled HTT-40 – the indigenous trainer aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. During the programme, the Prime Minister also launched Mission DefSpace and laid the foundation stone of … Read more
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on 19-20 October and dedicate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 15,670 crore. At around 9:45 AM on 19th October, Prime Minister will inaugurate the DefExpo22 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. At around 12 noon, Prime Minister will launch the … Read more
18 September is the birth anniversary of Kaka Hathrasi, Sampath Kumar, Anant Gadgil, and Upendra Rao.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted that the organisation of this conclave is a clear example of Sabka Prayas. The Prime Minister remarked “Science is like that energy in the development of 21st century India, which has the … Read more
Image Courtesy: https://www.earth.com/ The Earth is approximately 1.1℃ warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That warming has not been uniform, with some regions warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic. A new study shows that the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the … Read more