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Al-Aqsa Mosque: Significance and Contentions

Recently, a raid by Israeli police on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque sparked an intense reaction from Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and the wider Arab and Muslim world....

April 8, 2023

Mount Kilimanjaro and the Promotion of Gaddi Culture

Anjali Sharma, a mountaineer from India, has made history by successfully scaling the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Southern Africa (Tanzania) while wearing a traditional Gaddi dress, or...

April 6, 2023

Izu-Ogasawara Trench and the Finding of the Deepest Fish

The Izu–Ogasawara Trench is an oceanic trench located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for being one of the deepest points in the world’s oceans. Here,...

April 6, 2023

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is a 97 km2 national park located in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala. Established in 1978, it is the first national park...

April 5, 2023

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

Located in the southernmost part of India, the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (GoMMNP) is a protected area covering an area of around 560 square kilometers. The...

April 5, 2023

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano

Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano located in the central part of Colombia. It is considered one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the country, with...

April 1, 2023

Mahim Fort: History and Restoration

The Mahim Fort is a historic fort located in Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Built by the descendants of King Bimbdev between 1140 and 1241, the fort has a...

March 30, 2023

Anji Khad Bridge

Anji Khad Bridge is a significant infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir that connects the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line. The bridge is situated over the...

March 30, 2023

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is a much-awaited infrastructure project that will connect the bustling city of Delhi with the scenic hills of Dehradun. The project is expected to provide...

March 29, 2023

Release of Tigresses into Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan

In a recent meeting attended by Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav and Loksabha speaker Om Birla in New Delhi, a decision was taken to release one tigress each to...

March 29, 2023

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