139th IMD Foundation DayBy Dr Arvind Kumar15 January marks the auspicious occasion of the 139th anniversary of the foundation of the India Metrological Department. During all these years of its existe ...

66th Indian Army DayDr. Arvind Kumar15 January is observed as Army Day every year in India, in recognition of Lt Genl (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariapa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Ch ...

Makar Sankranti/PongalMakar Sankranti, denoting the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path, is celebrated as a festival for countless reasons and in myriad ...

National Youth Day 2014By Dr Arvind KumarThere are 315 million young people aged 10–24 years in India, representing 30 percent of the country's population. This cohort is healthier, more urbanized, an ...

Climate Change: Europe to face severe droughtsDrought is a major natural disaster that can have considerable impacts on society, the environment and the economy. These results, by researcher ...

Evolving Ecological CivilizationBy Dr Arvind KumarGiven the irresistible damage being done to the world’s environment and to its people, it is crucial to consider how we can evolve a truly ecological ...

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Rare bird spotted after 60 YearsNEW DELHI: A bird endemic to the Himalayan foothills and Western Ghats was spotted at Aravalli Biodiversity Park near Vasant Kunjrecently. According to scient ...

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Spread Message of LoveBy Dr Arvind Kumar25 December is celebrated as the holy day of Christmas to commemorate the day when Jesus Christ was born, as a tiny baby to restore the friendship between God a ...