Exotic earthworm found in Karnataka for the first time
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Known for its hand-embroidered, wedged sneakers, Anaar collaborated with four designers for their runway collection
Controversial technologies intended to offset the effects of atmospheric carbon should banned until properly assessed, a group of politicians and scientists have warned
Controversial technologies intended to offset the effects of atmospheric carbon should banned until properly assessed, a group of politicians and scientists have warned
A video on the K-Circle Quiz Club in Hyderabad and its members who have sustained this group for over 50 years
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to Sun's L1 point successful; data collection by STEPS payload begins. ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to study Sun from L1 point successful; STEPS payload begins data collection.
Birds in India are facing poor conditions due to many factors, including cats. Studies have found cats to be the "single greatest source of anthropogenic mortality" for birds and mammals in the US. Ecologist Monica Kaushik has studied cats' hunting habits in Dehradun and found pet cats hunt birds the most. Cats maintain a 'landscape of fear' and their saliva contains bacteria lethal to birds. Debate on the proper way to deal with cats has spiralled in the West, but India has nearly no data.
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Germany became the 29th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led multilateral agreement meant to establish norms of behaviour in space and on the lunar surface
Aratrik Dev Varman’s latest collab, which was launched at the 2023 AD Design Show, features tropical landscapes and hat tips to Henri Rousseau, French toile de Jouy textiles and Japanese woodcuts
As more people strap on designer rucksacks, trekking groups in India are innovating to be less intimidating. Luxury trekking companies now host smaller groups, provide lavish meals, roomier tents and network connectivity up in the hills
Pooja & Piyush Associates' steel construction projects demonstrate green quotient, fast execution, flexibility, and recyclability. Their Heer Radha Residence and Nuts and Bolts Residence feature steel columns, salvaged wood, PVC, clay blocks, and rotatable louvres. These projects are climate-responsive, use natural insulation, and reduce the carbon footprint.