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The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation, with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India’s first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks. In a post on X, the ministry said, “Indian Railways marks a historic first! Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, commissioned India’s…

Mumbai, Aug 2027 – Eating a handful of almonds each day may do much more than satisfy hunger. New research suggests that consuming over 60 grams of almonds daily – roughly 40 to 45 nuts – could protect DNA, lower oxidative stress, and promote long-term cellular health. Oxidative stress occurs…

A study of population-specific responses to fermented food shows that the health effect of the bioactive peptides they contain, differ across populations and can personalise nutrition for India’s diverse population. Bioactive peptides from fermented foods are gaining global attention for their health benefits. With advancements in biotechnology and a deeper…

Serchhip, Aug 2025:Today, Serchhip Deputy Commissioner Pu Paul L. Khuma inaugurated the Independence Day Table Tennis Tournament 2025 at the Serchhip District Table Tennis Hall, New Serchhip. In his speech, the DC said that the Serchhip District Table Tennis Association has brought pride and recognition to the district through sports.…

 The Khadeem Munshi Naan in the old city. A naan store which is going to bid farewell very soon. Hyderabad, Aug 2025 : Hyderabad’s cuisine is renowned for its distinctiveness and abundance of flavours. In addition to its biryani, the city is well known for its confections and desserts. One…

The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign returns this year to mark India’s 79th Independence Day, calling on citizens across the country to hoist the national flag between 2 and 15 August 2025. The initiative, which blends tradition with digital outreach, allows participants to upload a selfie with the Tricolour to the…

National Anubhav Awards complete a journey of 10 years of achievements More than 12,500 write-ups published on the Anubhav Portal in 10 years National Anubhav Awards, 2025 to be conferred by the Union Minister of State of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on 18.08.2025 under…

International Youth Day (IYD) is commemorated every year on 12th. August to highlight the challenges young people face, celebrate their contributions to society, and promote their meaningful engagement in building a better future. The theme of International Youth Day 2025 is “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”. Localising…

An accurate estimation of the bearing layer depth is key in designing robust foundations, limiting soil liquefaction risks, and mitigating soil-related disasters. Traditional methods to assess the bearing layer depth, notably the standard penetration test (SPT), are generally reliable but involve both time and labour intensive processes for obtaining subsurface…

After five rounds of trade negotiations, Indian officials were so confident of securing a favourable deal with the United States that they even signalled to the media that tariffs could be capped at 15%. Indian officials expected U.S. President Donald Trump to announce the deal himself weeks before the August…