Author: Vijay Raman

The Indian Navy on Tuesday marked a key milestone with the launch of DSC A 23 (Yard 328), the fourth vessel under the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. The launch underscores India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its underwater operational and support capabilities. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., the vessel is designed to assist in complex diving and salvage operations, including underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks. Officials said the craft will enhance the Navy’s ability to conduct deep-sea diving missions and support maritime infrastructure. The DSC project forms…

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India has been identified as the primary centre of origin and evolution of jamun (Syzygium cumini), according to a recent scientific study. Researchers have found that the country’s diverse agro-climatic conditions and rich biodiversity played a crucial role in shaping the genetic diversity of the fruit. The findings suggest that jamun, widely known for its nutritional and medicinal value, likely evolved in the Indian subcontinent before spreading to other tropical regions. Scientists highlighted that variations in climate, soil, and ecological conditions across India contributed significantly to the fruit’s adaptation and…

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From left to right: Kartikeya Vajpai (Author), Dasho Sonam Kinga (Former Chairman of the National Council of Bhutan), Padma Bhushan S.K. Misra (Chairman, ITRHD), Manish Tewari ( Lok Sabha MP) , Geshe Dorji Damdul ( Head of Tibet House, New Delhi), and Archana Capoor (Member Secretary, ITRHD) at the World Heritage Day event organised by ITRHD in New Delhi. # India has Strong Heritage Laws but Lacks Sensitivity and Action on Ground, says Manish Tewari on World Heritage Day The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) celebrated World…

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Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to enhance collaboration in advanced technologies and drive digital transformation initiatives across sectors.   The partnership aims to leverage the technical expertise of C-DAC in areas such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and emerging digital solutions, alongside BECIL’s project execution capabilities. Officials said the collaboration will focus on developing innovative technology-driven solutions for government and enterprise applications.   Under the agreement, both organizations will work jointly on research, development,…

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# Recognition under the MIONP platform highlights his contribution to sustainable agriculture, soil health, and chemical-free farming practices across India Rahul Sharma, Founder of 5S Farm, has been conferred with the “Natural Farming Icon – 2026” award under the Farms category at the Crop Icon Awards 2026. The recognition acknowledges his contribution to advancing sustainable and natural farming practices in India. The award, presented under the MIONP (Make India Organic, Natural & Profitable) platform, honours individuals driving meaningful change in organic and eco-friendly agriculture. Rahul Sharma’s work has focused on…

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In a pioneering sustainability milestone, a coaching depot in Ahmedabad has become India’s first water-neutral railway facility by using plant-based systems to recycle and reuse water.   The Kankaria Coaching Depot has achieved this feat through a natural treatment process that relies on specially designed green zones where plants purify wastewater. The system, inspired by ecological filtration methods, treats water generated from train washing and other depot operations, making it fit for reuse.   Officials said the depot now recycles nearly all of its wastewater, drastically reducing dependence on fresh…

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In a significant advance in solar physics, scientists have observed simultaneous oscillations in solar filaments, shedding new light on the properties and dynamics of these massive structures on the Sun.   Solar filaments—vast, thread-like clouds of cooler plasma suspended above the Sun’s surface—are held in place by complex magnetic fields. Using high-resolution observations, researchers detected synchronized oscillations occurring across different parts of the same filament, a phenomenon that could help decode their internal structure.   The study reveals that these coordinated movements are likely governed by the Sun’s magnetic field,…

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Astronomers have uncovered fresh evidence suggesting that even the universe’s smallest galaxies—known as dwarf galaxies—could host black holes, challenging long-held assumptions about where these enigmatic objects can exist.   Dwarf galaxies, which are faint, low-mass systems often orbiting larger galaxies like the Milky Way, were traditionally considered unlikely candidates for housing black holes due to their limited size and matter. However, new research indicates that these galaxies may contain intermediate-mass black holes, bridging the gap between smaller stellar black holes and the supermassive ones found at the centers of large…

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