Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Mar.01,2023:Maharashtra Farmer Harvests Huge Bulb Onions Weighing Up to 750 Gm Each, This Woman Is Using Power Of Solar To Improve Lives Of Rural Women, made from rice and vegetables...these colors are demanding and flourishing in the market from Maharashtra to Nepal, Bharatiyanam Ghantasala Village, IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule ‘IITR00693’, Kautilya Katariya, planet’s youngest software developer, set Guinness World Record, India remains world's largest arms importer.

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                         Volume 2022, Issue No.3, Mar. 1-15, 2023 Time: 01:58AM
              Professor Dr. Kotcherlakota Lakshmi Narayana.
      M.Sc. (Math. Phys.), M.Sc. (Nucl. Phys.), Ph D. (AU), Int. Edu & Res. (Sweden 1964-65)

While returning from Sweden, in 1964-65, spent a few days in England, Paris, Egypt, Czechoslovakia etc. countries, Visited USA about 12 Universities, several National Laboratories and Institutes for four months Sept.to December 1988, courtesy by my sister Dr. Rama Leela, and i1989 visited Japan for about TEN days, and South Korea Conf. in Physics for a week in 1989. Undertook several trips in India to educate the Shivaji University, Kolhapur M.Sc. Physics students across India during 1966 to 1985; [Retd. on 2000 July 31, Prof of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416004]. Present Address: 17-11-10, Narasimha Ashram, Official Colony, Maharanipeta.P.O., Visakhapatnam-530002, AP. Cell:09491902867. kotcherlakota_l_n@hotmail.com, lakshminarayana.kotcherlakota@gmail.comDOB:23-07-1940, evening between 6 and 6:01 PM. My father Prof. K. R. Rao D.Sc. (Madras) D.Sc. (London) recorded it since his own birth time in the morning was not recorded in 1899 or so.

ABSTRACT

Maharashtra Farmer Harvests Huge Bulb Onions Weighing Up to 750 Gm Each, This Woman Is Using Power Of Solar To Improve Lives Of Rural Women, made from rice and vegetables...these colors are demanding and flourishing in the market from Maharashtra to Nepal,  Bharatiyanam Ghantasala Village, IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule ‘IITR00693’,  Kautilya Katariya, planet’s youngest software developer, set Guinness World Record,  India remains world's largest arms importer. 

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Mar.01.2023:Agra: Indian Army Tests Jetpack Technology for Border Surveillance. Yesterday 10:57 pm. Weeks after the Indian Army kickstarted emergency procurement of jetpack suits to bolster its overall surveillance and combat capabilities along sensitive border areas, including borders with China, a demonstration of the device was held at the Indian Army Airborne Training School in Agra.

Mar.01.2023:Fastest solar winds in years churn TERRIFYING solar storm on Earth; More expected. HT Tech • Yesterday 11:24 am.

Mar.01.2023:'No Special Fertilizer': Maharashtra Farmer Harvests Huge Bulb Onions Weighing Up to 750 Gm Each.  Kumar Debvrat • Yesterday 11:02 am.

Mar.01, 2023: Made-in-India 19-seater plane 'Hindustan 228-201 LW' gets DGCA nod for civilian flight ops. Srishti Sisodia • Monday. Known as ‘Hindustan 228-201 LW’, the aircraft is a modified version of the Dornier-228 that HAL has been license manufacturing in India. 

Mar. 02, 2023:Odisha Hits Jackpot As Huge Gold Mines Found In Three Districts. Pawan Rai • Yesterday 9:00 pm. the presence of Gold reserves in three districts namely Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj." 

Mar. 03,2023:BENGALURU: In a recent study, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) department of organic chemistry (OC) and materials research centre (MRC) show that surface modifications of two-dimensional molybdenum disulphide (an inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and sulphur) or 2D-MoS2 nanosheets can make them highly effective for applications like delivering drugs to diseased cells. Researchers modified the surface of 2D-MoS2 nanosheets with thiol (sulphur-containing) ligands and found that these thiols can be exchanged with naturally-occurring thiols in biological systems, which could allow drugs attached to these nanosheets to be released. These chemically-modified nanosheets were also found to be safe to use inside living cells.

Mar. 03,2023: Extreme rains triggered by climate change weakening slopes of Mussoorie, Nainital, says study. Gaurav Talwar • 4h ago.  Extreme rainfall triggered by climate change has led to slope instability and a spurt in landslides in the popular hill townships of Mussoorie and Nainital, both located at elevations above 2,000 metres and on major geological faults. 

Mar. 03,2023: As light pollution continues to increase around the world, the stars above the Welsh island remain a much as our ancestors would have seen them. The night skies above the Welsh Island are now recognised as some of the best in the world. 

Mar. 03,2023: Auras can be described as the energy field that surrounds us. They emanate lights of different colors and shapes that reflect our mood and personal circumstances at a given time. For centuries, religions have, in one way or another, made reference to auras, bodies of light, and halos. But what do we really know about auras? 

Mar. 03,2023: Rs 1.46 lakh crore disbursed as MSP to 1 crore farmers after paddy procurement of 713 lakh metric tons. Ashutosh Mishra • Yesterday 2:45 pm. Over 1 crore farmers have benefited from kharif paddy procurement for the kharif market season (KMS) 2022-23, with approximately 713 lakh metric tonne (LMT) of paddy procured till March 1. The government has transferred Rs 1,46,960 crore as minimum support price (MSP) directly into the accounts of farmers, according to the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs.

Mar. 03,2023: IIT Delhi: First experimental demonstration of a neuromorphic device using magnetic materials. Thursday. Neuromorphic hardware uses specialized computing architectures that reflect the structure (morphology) of neural networks from the bottom up: dedicated processing units emulate the behavior of neurons directly in hardware, and a web of physical interconnections (bus-systems) facilitate the rapid exchange of information. This concept is inspired by the human brain, where biological neurons and synapses work together in a similar way.

Mar. 03,2023: Concert to pay tribute to the works of Indian women saints through poetry.  Suprita Mitter • Yesterday 4:13 pm. In the 11th century, a poet called Lalleshwari wrote beautiful vaakh (a style of four-line poems) in Kashmir. Just like her, women saints from all over India, have left behind an enormous repertoire of valuable thoughts and ideas in the form of literature. Many of these works find relevance even today. Advaita, a musical concert conceptualized and performed by renowned classical vocalist, Devaki Pandit, and scripted by poet, lyricist, and writer, Vaibhav Joshi, will offer a glimpse of the fascinating works of these saint-poets, and pay homage to them through an evening of poetry and music.

Mar. 03, 2023: Mumbai: BMC demolishes Chembur food stall blocking footpath. Yesterday 8:36 pm. Finally, on Friday, the BMC staff descended on the stall with two bulldozers and pulled it down under heavy police bando-bast.

Mar. 04, 2023: Indian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos missile. Yesterday 8:21 pm. "The Indian Navy carried out a successful precision strike in the Arabian Sea by ship launched BrahMos missile with DRDO-designed indigenous seeker and booster, reinforcing our commitment towards Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence," said a senior military official. BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, an India-Russian joint venture, produces supersonic cruise missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms.

Mar. 05,2023: Rain brings relief for Darjeeling tea growers. Mithun Dasgupta • 6 Mar 2023.The prospects of the first flush crop have now improved. But more rain is required to sustain the crucial April crop,”

Mar. 05,2023: 500-year-old spices, including saffron and peppercorns, discovered in the king of Denmark's shipwreck. Alia Shoaib • 5h ago. Archaeologists have found a collection of well-preserved 500-year-old spices in the wreck of a royal ship that sank off the Baltic coast of Sweden. The royal ship, called Gribshunden, belonged to King John of Denmark, and it caught fire and sank off the coast of Sweden in 1495. The spices, which include saffron, peppercorns, and ginger, were discovered in the silt of the boat in an excavation led by Brendan Foley, an archaeological scientist at Lund University, Reuters reported.

Mar. 06, 2023: Delhi LG approves with riders city govt's proposal to send teachers to Finland for training. Saturday.  Taking the approach of equitable benefit for all, the LG has increased the number of primary in-charges, who were to proceed to Finland for training, from 52 to 87 so as to ensure equal representation of primary in-charges from all 29 administrative zones of the education department,” an official from the LG’s office said.

Fig.01 Lady with height and data.
Mar. 06, 2023: Madhya Pradesh: Astronomers, scholars from 123 organizations attend ASI meeting at IIT Indore. 7h ago. Around 470 astronomers, post-doctorate fellows, PhD and masters students from 123 organizations across the country attended the five-day 41st annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Indore from March 1 to 5.

Mar.06, 2023: Sunspot unleashes M-Class Solar Flares; Big crack found in Earth's magnetic field. Story by HT Tech • 9h ago. a new Sunspot on the solar surface has been observed. The Sunspot, called AR3242 is hurling out dangerous M-Class Solar Flares. M-class flares are medium-sized flares, but they can cause brief radio blackouts.  The new Sunspot was observed by David Leong in Singapore who pointed the telescope at the solar surface and saw an explosion. The unusually dark filaments kept changing shape minute by minute on my computer screen. It was an hour of wonder and excitement.?  This is particularly dangerous as Sunspot AR3242 is slowly turning and facing Earth.
Mar.06, 2023: Despite facing several challenges, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel are guarding the borders in Ladakh. Currently, the temperature in Ladakh hovers around -25 degrees Celsius and the Pangong Tso is frozen. The jawans guard the treacherous and icy border at an altitude of 9,000-18,500 feet with thin oxygen levels and a continuous threat of blizzards. Watch the video to find out how ITBP personnel beat all odds and make sure the border remains secure.

Mar.06, 2023: Manipur: Residents raise concern over proposed Loktak lake ring road, urge government to take their consent first. Story by India Today NE • 7h ago. Asection of people living in and around the Loktak Lake in Manipur have taken a strong objection to the proposed construction of a ring road around the lake. The affected populace have urged the government to take their consent before moving ahead with the project.

Mar.06, 2023: As a part of the Vibrant Villages Programme, 1400 border villages have been identified and Chushul, a village near the Indo-China border, is one of them. The villagers said that they are happy being a part of the government's programme as they will be benefitted with the schemes of the union government. 

Mar. 07, 2023: Hyderabad doctor gets patent for his invention — a cardiac device. • Yesterday 7:03 pm. Hyderabad-based doctor has received patent rights for his invention, a cardiac device, that can help treat infants born with congenital heart defects.

Mar. 07, 2023: Glacial melt in Indus raises water concerns. Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi • Yesterday 2:59 pm. “Climate change projections for the region suggest that contribution from glacier melt water would peak in the middle of this century and then decline. Additionally, water demand for the basin is projected to increase in the future.”

Mar. 07, 2023: Organic agricultural products made by women became the center of tourist attraction at the Organic Fest organized in Shimla on March 2. The exhibition showcases handloom, handicraft, and agricultural products made by rural women from different parts of Himachal Pradesh. The exhibition has been organized by the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development on the event of upcoming International Women’s day which is celebrated worldwide on March 8. The exhibition gives the local women of the state to showcase their culture and knowledge at a national level. 

Mar. 07, 2023: Maharashtra: Unseasonal rains hit parts of Palghar.• Yesterday 12:13 am. The unseasonal rains accompanied by thunder hit Jawhar, Vikramgad and Mokhada talukas of the Palghar district on Saturday. The unseasonal showers damaged standing crops and affected mango and cashew orchards said Prakash Nikam. Parts of Gujarat are likely to receive unseasonal rainfall during the next four days. It also forecast light thunderstorm, with lightning and surface wind of 30-40 kilometres per hour, accompanied with light rain in isolated places in Banaskantha, Patan, Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad districts.  In a 24-hour period ending at 6am on Sunday, parts of Dang, Ahmedabad and Banaskantha districts received light rainfall, with Waghai taluka in Dang recording the highest rainfall.

Mar. 07, 2023: ‘Brilliant Science Teacher Beats Son In His Own Game, Wins Rs 8,000. Yesterday 3:15 pm. The Tik Toker’s mother is reportedly a physics teacher and is asked to transfer a small soccer ball from an upside-down wine glass to another filled with liquid. She manages to finish the job in seconds by simply bringing the upside-down glass to the edge of the table and moving the other one just below to trap the ball.

Mar. 07, 2023: Older Than Konark’s, This Sun Temple of Gujarat Has ‘Garbhgruh' Where Sunlight Enters Only Twice a Year. Nivedita Singh • 8h ago. According to the Archaeological Survey of India, the Modhera Sun Temple was built in 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. While Konark Sun Temple was made during the 13th century, around 35 km from Puri city. Every inch of the temple’s walls showcases edgy and detailed carvings that represent every bit of Indian culture from Ramayana to Mahabharata, to the cycle of human lifecycle and Kamasutra.

Mar. 07, 2023: Alphonso mango supply steady at APMC market; 1 lakh boxes expected daily soon. 5h ago. 

Mar. 07, 2023: Huge Chunk of Ice Falls from Sky in West Bengal’s Medinipur, Leaves Locals Baffled. Ranjan Chanda • 1h ago. Since the beginning of spring, the scorching sun and heat is dominating in West Medinipur. But there is another picture in between. Snow fell from the sky. No, it is not Darjeeling or Kashmir, about 10 kg of snow has fallen from the sky in Debra, West Midnapore. And with that, there is a lot of excitement in the area. A huge chunk of ice fell from the sky recently. There are many questions about where this ice cube came from.

Mar. 07, 2023: This Woman Is Using Power Of Solar To Improve Lives Of Rural Women, Create Climate Change Awareness. Bobins Abraham • 7h ago. Solar-powered food processing. This is what Nidhi Pant, a Uttarakhand social entrepreneur, is trying to change. Nidhi co-founded Science For Society - S4S Technologies, which provides solar-based cost-effective solutions for food processing at farm gates by converting farm losses (lower-grade produce) into value-added products with longer shelf life and broader application.

Mar. 08, 2023:According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the last full moon of winter will grace the skies on March 7. CNN reports that the full moon coincides with another stunning planetary phenomenon and comes amid a year packed full of astronomical events. 

Mar. 08, 2023:And thousands of tourists are thronging the Kashmir Valley only to witness these beautiful visuals. These are the first flowers to bloom in a season and Badamwari garden located at the foothills of Kohi-Maraan mountain on 300 Kanals of land has more than 1000 almond trees. 

Mar. 08, 2023:Solar flare EXPLOSION sparks blackouts in Australia; Solar storm to strike Earth soon. Yesterday 11:51 am. he unrelenting Sun has exploded multiple times over the last weekend, between March 4 and 5, releasing powerful M-class solar flares. The solar flares exploded within the notorious sunspot AR3234 which has already been involved in at least two X-class flares and multiple M-class flares. The powerful radiation from the event caused radio blackouts in Australia and New Zealand. Now, to add to the worries, the coronal mass ejection (CME) released from the event is expected to strike the Earth on March 7. Know how much damage this solar storm can do to our infrastructure.

Mar. 09, 2023:Sikkim: Devotees from Nepal, Bhutan and across the state flock to Tashiding Monastery for holy BhumChu Festival. Sujal Pradhan • Yesterday 11:15 pm. he annual BhumChu festival at the Tashiding monastery in West Sikkim drew thousands of devotees from across the state and neighboring countries, including Nepal and Bhutan. The festival, which took place on March 6 and March 7, saw the opening of the sacred vase (Bhumpa) at midnight on Monday by the monks of the monastery.

Mar. 09, 2023:Indian Army to buy 307 ATAGS howitzers for deployment along China, Pak border. This would be the first order for the indigenous howitzer which can strike targets at around 50 kms and is believed to be the best gun in its class, they said. The forces have been conducting trials of the gun in different altitudes and terrain. They have been upgraded as per the suggestions made by the users.

Mar. 09, 2023:Squid-inspired smart windows may make buildings more energy-efficient. Yesterday 11:30 pm. Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a squid skin-inspired fluidic system that could reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling, and lighting buildings.

Mar. 09, 2023:As per reports, the GRP also apprehended an alleged smuggler, identified as Sampat Rao, in connection with the matter. The reports said acting on a specific input, a total of 320 grams of gold was seized from the smuggler which was being smuggled to the national capital from Agartala but was seized in Guwahati. The market value of the seized gold is said to be around Rs 20 lakh.

Mar. 09, 2023:Usha Mehta, the 22-year-old who ran an underground radio station to aid India's fight for independence.  Roshni Chakrabarty • Yesterday 2:34 pm. She was one of the youngest on the team and yet, it was she who landed the idea of running an underground radio station. "Those who heard it and those who heard about it in trains, trams and buses were hooked on to it every morning and evening till the last day, November 12, 1942, when once again it was Usha's striding voice informing the listeners that the police had caught up with the 'radio station' which had to be moved from one house-top to another constantly to avoid being confiscated and the staff arrested,"  Mehta faced four years of rigorous imprisonment, despite some of Bomay Bar's leading lawyers appearing on behalf of her and her colleagues. Her health broke down in Poona's Yeravda Jail and she had to be brought to JJ Hospital for treatment where four burly cops had to keep vigil lest the four feet something young woman escaped.
Fig.02 Mahasiva.
Mar. 09, 2023:Holi with eco-friendly organic colors sounds pleasant as 8 to 10 women in the Akola district of Maharashtra are engaged in making natural colors... made from rice and vegetables...these colors are demanding and flourishing in the market from Maharashtra to Nepal.
Fig.02 Low cost paper microscope for research.
Fig.03 
Mar.09.2023:Under PM Modi, India more likely to use military force in face of Pakistan's provocations: US intel report. 1h ago. 
                                                                 
Fig.03a Mokkalo 
Mar.09.2023: Numerological symbolism: There is also lots of numerical symbolism. On the Chichén Itzá pyramid, for instance, each of the four sides have 91 steps for the 91 days of the four seasons. These make for a total of 364, which with the top platform (which counts as one step) adds up to 365 steps—the number of days in a year.he Mayans not only built complex buildings, but they also laid down an impressive network of roads, irrigation canals, and even reservoirs.
Fig.04. Telugu to Sanskrit conversion.
Fig.05 Bobbili veena 
Mar. 10, 2023: Indian army’s new attack system PALM 400 to be a game changer.  Manish Kumar Jha • Yesterday 11:15 pm.    The lack of armed drones has dogged the Indian army for a long time. The quest for the military-grade armed remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) is a long pending story for the Indian armed forces. Finally, that is over with the launch of the PALM-400 – the acronym for ‘precision attack loitering system’. 
According to the reports, the Indian army has tested the prototype version of the PALM-400 successfully. It fired a thermobaric warhead from the canister which is also developed in India. The system is broadly defined as the armed remotely piloted vehicle (RPV). The tests were conducted at the highest altitude in Sikkim where PALM-400 RPV was fired from an altitude of 18,000 feet and, after loitering at 19,500 feet. According to the sources, the tests took place in Sikkim.
Mar. 10, 2023:Coimbatore: Elephant spares elderly woman's life after seeing toddler crying for her.  Pramod Madhav • Yesterday 12:37 pm. The incident happened on Tuesday around 4 am when Balamani, an elderly woman, heard a tusker's trumpet and attempted to run along with her brother's daughter. Alarmed, the elephant pushed Balamani down, considering her a threat, but backed off hearing the little child cry and spared the woman's life. Balamani was then rescued by her neighbors and admitted to a hospital.
Mar. 10, 2023:Tibetan Uprising Day 2023: 10 Key Facts About Tibetans Revolt Against Chinese Occupation.  Nibandh Vinod • Yesterday 10:20 pm. Tibet, or the Tibet Autonomous Region, was annexed by China in 1950. On March 10, 1959, the Tibetan people led an uprising in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, which came under Chinese control in 1951. The strife became violent and led to huge loss of lives. Tibetan Uprising Day is observed on March 10 every year to commemorate the historic day and honour the sacrifices of the Tibetan people for independence.

Mar. 10, 2023:Rudraprayag, Tehri top list of landslide-prone 147 dists: Isro. Gaurav Talwar • 4h ago. The two hill districts of Rudraprayag and Tehri in Uttarakhand have the "maximum exposure to landslide risk in the country". Rajouri and Pulwama (J&K); Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram (Kerala); and South Sikkim and East Sikkim (Sikkim) are the other high risk districts , according to the Landslide Susceptibility Zonation Map. In one of the major disasters, on June 29, 2022, at least 79 people were killed in a landslide in the Noney district of Manipur. 
It further shows that "over 11,000 landslides were recorded in Uttarakhand in the last two decades
Mar. 10, 2023:Bengaluru: How a Class 9 boy impressed PM Modi with unique 'waste to wealth' recycling initiative. Yesterday 10:37 am. "Every academic year-end, my son diligently removes unused sheets from his notebooks and I get them bound.

Mar. 10, 2023:US to sign semiconductor MoU with India as China breathes fire. Yesterday 10:08 pm. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday said she will sign an MoU on the semiconductor sector with India to promote cooperation in the segment as it holds huge opportunities. She also said that several US companies in the electronics and semiconductor segment have a 'strong' desire to diversify their supply chain and be more resilient

                                         Fig.06  Bharatiyanam Ghantasala Village.
Mar. 11, 2023: INS Vikrant is proof of the country's technical acumen and engineering skills. With the commissioning of INS Vikrant, India forayed into the elite club of nations that can build their own aircraft carriers. Vikrant has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles. The aircraft carrier is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59 metres. Its keel was laid in 2009.

Mar. 11, 2023: In our good news segment, watch this story from Mumbai where, in a big push towards gender equality, Mumbai Metro Rail Operation Corporation has started women-run stations.

Mar. 11, 2023: Musashino City School Lunch & Dietary Education Promotion Foundation in Japan prepares massive quantities of school lunches, called kyushoku, every day. Employing a staff of 70 workers, the kitchen is able to cook and package all of its meals in three hours so they can be delivered hot and fresh for lunchtime.

Mar. 11, 2023: Delhi to soon witness authentic performance of Assam’s age-old Sattriya culture. • Yesterday 7:08 pm. Authentic and remarkable performance of Sattriya Culture in Triveni Kala Sangam on March 11 and Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in Guwahati on 26th March 2023.Through the Pratishruti Foundation, Prateesha has launched a project titled “Preservation of Sattriya Culture Mission” to address situations arising from the present scenario of Sattriya Art. This dance and drama style which was once practiced and preserved by male monks in the Sattras in Assam has now gained immense popularity among all. Many changes can be seen, some of which are, unfortunately, detrimental to the sacredness of the style. 

Mar. 11, 2023: Relax on the weekend with this serenading song based on 51 rivers of India. Srimoyee Chowdhury • 1h ago. The song titled 'Rivers of India' consists of 51 names of rivers that have contributed to the country's development. "A wondrous song based on the names of 51 rivers of India. Created to build awareness of this valuable resource. A global collaboration featuring Bombay Jayashri (and her son, Amrit) along with Kaushiki Chakraborty (and her son, Rishith) & many others. Let the music flow through you.

Mar. 11, 2023:Dutch historian strikes centuries-old treasure with stash of gold and silver. Mukul Sharma • Yesterday 10:49 pm.A27-year-old Dutch historian discovered a stash of 1,000-year-old antiquities, including four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold lead and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities announced on Thursday.

Mar. 12, 2023: Old coins, silver ornaments found during construction of house in UP.• 25m ago. A metal container filled with 279 coins dating back to 1862 and silver ornaments were recovered during the construction of a house in a village here, and handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India, the official said on Sunday. 
Mar. 12, 2023: Dams in Kerala have been operating with just 50 per cent storage capacity, however, in Idukki officials have opened the shutters of a dam due to the availability of excess water. The Anayriangal Dam, one of the three dams in Kerala is the only dam brimming with water during summer. This dam was commissioned in 1967 on the 18th Republic Day of the country. The area is now a major tourist attraction with the dam overflowing during summer. Interestingly, the Anayirangal dam has no rivers flowing into it and is filled with small streams and rainwater that fall in its catchment area. During the monsoon, the Anayirangal dam looks lean compared to other dams in the state as it gets only 20 cm of water flow compared to two feet of water flow into the Idukki dam.
Mar. 12, 2023: 5th lane of new Kalwa creek bridge opened for traffic. Yesterday 10:12 pm, The 5th lane of the new Kalwa creek bridge in the Saket direction, necessitated to solve the traffic congestion on the old bridge, has been started by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) from Friday, March 10. With the opening of this route, the traffic congestion on Saket road will be avoided and the traffic load on the old bridge will also be lightened.
Mar. 12, 2023: Assam: Two women in Dudhnoi cultivate Jujube for self-reliance.• Yesterday 8:34 pm, s part of the Women's Day celebrations, two women from Dudhnoi have set an inspiring example of self-reliance by taking up Jujube farming to support their families. The women collected around three hundred saplings of bagri trees from Kolkata and planted them using organic fertilizers. The district agriculture department has extended support to the two women, who have planted Kashmiri red apple and beautiful breeds of Jujube. Water supply has been ensured through deep tube wells under the subsidy scheme. During a visit to the Dudhnoi farm, Dudhnoi Krishi Chakra Agricultural Development Officer Priyanku Majumdar lauded the women's efforts and expressed optimism about their yield. Apart from Jujube, the women have also cultivated papaya and turmeric on their farm. The women are already planning to cultivate the same crop again and have tied a tongali (traditional Assamese headgear) to signify their determination. The Jujube produced by these enterprising women is sold to traders in the market, making them self-reliant and economically independent. This initiative by the two women is a shining example of how individuals can use their skills and resources to support their families and contribute to the agricultural sector.
Mar. 12, 2023: Old coins, silver ornaments found during construction of house in UP.• 25m ago. A metal container filled with 279 coins dating back to 1862 and silver ornaments were recovered during the construction of a house in a village here, and handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India, the official said on Sunday. 
Mar. 12, 2023: Dams in Kerala have been operating with just 50 per cent storage capacity, however, in Idukki officials have opened the shutters of a dam due to the availability of excess water. The Anayriangal Dam, one of the three dams in Kerala is the only dam brimming with water during summer. This dam was commissioned in 1967 on the 18th Republic Day of the country. The area is now a major tourist attraction with the dam overflowing during summer. Interestingly, the Anayirangal dam has no rivers flowing into it and is filled with small streams and rainwater that fall in its catchment area. During the monsoon, the Anayirangal dam looks lean compared to other dams in the state as it gets only 20 cm of water flow compared to two feet of water flow into the Idukki dam.
Mar. 12, 2023: 5th lane of new Kalwa creek bridge opened for traffic. Yesterday 10:12 pm, The 5th lane of the new Kalwa creek bridge in the Saket direction, necessitated to solve the traffic congestion on the old bridge, has been started by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) from Friday, March 10. With the opening of this route, the traffic congestion on Saket road will be avoided and the traffic load on the old bridge will also be lightened.
Mar. 12, 2023: Assam: Two women in Dudhnoi cultivate Jujube for self-reliance.• Yesterday 8:34 pm, s part of the Women's Day celebrations, two women from Dudhnoi have set an inspiring example of self-reliance by taking up Jujube farming to support their families. The women collected around three hundred saplings of bagri trees from Kolkata and planted them using organic fertilizers. The district agriculture department has extended support to the two women, who have planted Kashmiri red apple and beautiful breeds of Jujube. Water supply has been ensured through deep tube wells under the subsidy scheme. During a visit to the Dudhnoi farm, Dudhnoi Krishi Chakra Agricultural Development Officer Priyanku Majumdar lauded the women's efforts and expressed optimism about their yield. Apart from Jujube, the women have also cultivated papaya and turmeric on their farm. The women are already planning to cultivate the same crop again and have tied a tongali (traditional Assamese headgear) to signify their determination. The Jujube produced by these enterprising women is sold to traders in the market, making them self-reliant and economically independent. This initiative by the two women is a shining example of how individuals can use their skills and resources to support their families and contribute to the agricultural sector.
Fig. 07 Indus Civilization.
Mar. 12, 2023:It is not the legendary Excalibur, but this sword is still worth a look! Unearthed on the banks of the Danube near Budapest, the sword was found in 1930. But contrary to what researchers thought, this one is not a replica, the weapon is indeed the original dating from the Bronze Age.

Mar. 12, 2023:IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule ‘IITR00693’. Story by HT Education Desk • 4h ago. “The molecule, discovered after a rigorous screening process, has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains. With many bacterial infections becoming resistant to existing treatments, the discovery of this new molecule offers the potential for more effective and targeted therapies.

Mar. 12, 2023:Indian astronomers inspect open cluster Teutsch 76 in detail. Tomasz Nowakowski , Phys.org. Using the 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT), Indian astronomers have performed detailed deep near-infrared observations of a Galactic open cluster known as Teutsch 76. Results of the observational campaign, published February 9 on the arXiv pre-print server, shed more light on the properties of this cluster.

                                                                       

                                    

                                          Fig. 08   Galactic open cluster known as Teutsch 76. 

Mar. 13, 2023:Indigenously built missile frigate INS Sahyadri participates in maritime exercise with French Navy. Story by Times Now Digital • Yesterday 3:49 pm. On March 10–11, the Indian Navy's self-built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri, took part in a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) in the Arabian Sea with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship, and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate.

Mar. 13, 2023:Waterway facility to be built in Gorakhpur's Dakshinanchal to facilitate export of farmers' produce: Adityanath. Story by PTI • 7h ago. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced that a waterway facility will be built in Gorakhpur's Dakshinanchal to facilitate the export of farmers' crops and vegetables.

Mar. 13, 2023:In a major success for the indigenous defence manufacturing industry, the Indian Navy is going to place orders for acquiring more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which will be deployed on all the frontline warships of the maritime force. The Indo-Russian joint venture company has recently carried out test firings of the missile with a high level of indigenous content and is also going to equip the missile with an indigenous seeker. “The Indian Navy's proposal to acquire more than 200 of these BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles is at an advanced stage and is expected to be cleared by the Defence Ministry soon,” senior defence officials told ANI. The acquisition will also help the Indian Navy to stock the missiles in its arsenal, to be deployed on warships as well as be part of the mobile coastal missile batteries of the force. 

Mar. 13, 2023:Meet Ramabai Latpate, woman travelling 80,000 km across 40 countries on her bike in a saree.• 3h ago. Ramabai Latpate, a woman from Pune, is eager to travel the globe just like any other woman but something special about her sets her apart from all women. Latpate is attempting the incredible feat of riding a bike alone all around the world while donning a Maharashtrian nauvari saree.

Mar. 13, 2023:Yet another time a canine proved to be the best friend of humans. German Shepherd Kattie in Uttarakhand caught the suspect in the murder case registered on March 6 this year, in which a 21-year-old man, Shakib Ahmad, was found dead with injury marks on his body. The police in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand have nominated this member of its canine squad for the department's 'best personnel of the month' award. The German Shepherd has sniffed out a murder suspect ‘within 30 seconds’ of being deployed in the case and assisting cops solve the crime. 21-year-old man, Shakib Ahmad’s body was recovered from a field under the district's Jaspur police limits. The dog was directed to sniff a blood-stained cloth belonging to Shakib that was found a few metres away from his body. The cops subsequently asked the suspects, including Shakib's family members, to stand in a row in front of her in a sort of identification parade. Within 30 seconds of sniffing the cloth, she started barking at Shakib's cousin Qasim, standing second in the line, suggesting that he is the culprit. Based on her detection, cops interrogated Qasim who broke down and confessed. He was then arrested. 

Mar. 13, 2023:Archaeological remains of medieval temple found near railway station in Odisha. 2h ago. The archaeological remains of a medieval era temple have been discovered by the Odisha chapter of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in close vicinity of a railway station at Purushottampur Sasana village in Badachana block of the Jajpur district.The temple ruins, near the Dhanmandal Railway Station, lay scattered in an area of four acres at the base of a small hillock, a little away from the  railway siding. The ruins are suggestive of a large temple complex that had crumbled down with the passage of time.

Mar. 13, 2023:Over 6,000 quintals potatoes exported from Agra to Malaysia, Qatar, Dubai. Siraj Qureshi • 15h ago. 

Mar. 13, 2023:Imagine sitting through a college lecture and then out of nowhere the smell of fresh dosa wafts through and the next thing you know, a student is offering it to anyone who would care to take a bite. This is exactly what happened at a US college when musician and social media personality Pedda P cooked fresh dosas with a side of chutney and potato masala for his batchmates.

Mar. 14, 2023:Vande Bharat Express powered by Nari Shakti: Asia's first woman loco pilot drives Solapur-Mumbai train. Story by Times Now Digital • 45m ago. India's semi high-speed train Vande Bharat Express is now powered by 'Nari Shakti' and symbolizes woman empowerment as it is now be driven by Asia's first woman loco driver Surekha Yadav. She piloted the new Vande Bharat Express from Solapur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai on Monday. 

Mar. 14, 2023:However, you may be surprised to know that a restaurant in Indore fines people for wasting food. If you have ordered food here, you better finish it all off. If you fail to finish and leave behind the food on the table, you will be charged a fine of Rs 50. 

Mar. 14, 2023:Japanese astronomer films meteorite crash into the Moon. Daichi Fujii, curator of the Hiratsuka City Museum, captured a meteor hitting the moon, triggering a brief flash on the surface. The impact was captured in February from Hiratsuka in Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. The bright flash lasted just about a second on the lunar surface. "It was a huge flash that continued to shine for more than 1 second. Since the moon has no atmosphere, meteors, and fireballs cannot be seen, and the moment a crater is formed, it glows."

Mar. 14, 2023:Sikkim: Greenfield Airport Pakyong begins commercial flight services, Spice Jet makes first flight of the year
 Sujal Pradhan • 6h ago. The much-awaited Greenfield Airport Pakyong in the region has started its commercial flight services, marking a milestone in the aviation industry. The first flight of the year was operated by Spice Jet, which carried a total of 43 passengers. Vande Bharat Express: Surekha Yadav becomes 1st woman to operate India’s indigenous semi-high-speed train – Details here
Story by Anish Mondal • 23m ago. 

Mar. 14, 2023: Meet child genius Kautilya Katariya, planet’s youngest software developer, set Guinness World Record at 6. Hailing from a little known town called Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh, 9-year-old Kautilya Katariya charted his journey to tech stardom when most don’t even understand technology. He went from a tier-3 Indian city to the metropolitan world of the UK, set Guinness World Record for youngest coder at 6 and founded his own company at 9. The child prodigy from India is now a famous speaker at tech and computing conferences around the world.

Mar. 14, 2023:40% households in 15 Odisha dists lack access to drinking water. Statesman News Service • 5h ago.  40 per cent households in at least 15 districts of Odisha have no access to safe drinking water. This gives an indication of the level of water scarcity in several parts of the state, according to a study by a group of civil society groups.
                                                                     
                                                         Fig. 09 Students in Himachala.  
Mar.15, 2023: The remote areas of Rajouri in Kotdwara Panchayat got its 40-meter-long bridge for the first time ever since Independence. Speaking on the same, the Executive Engineer of PWD (R&B) from Rajouri Maqbool Hussain on March 15 said that the bridge’s cost is 8 crores and construction of many such bridges are being done in various other regions. Also, he said that the construction of this bridge will benefit people and tourists with the construction of roads all around development takes place. 

Mar. 15,2023: India to showcase organic farming of Sikkim at B20 conference in Gangtok.• 6h ago. The vibrant organic farming of Sikkim will be showcased to the world through the third B20 conference being organized in Gangtok, Sikkim from Wednesday till March 17, a senior official said on Tuesday. The department is organizing four B20 conferences in the north-eastern region to showcase the untapped potential and opportunities within the region out of which two have already been held earlier in Imphal and Aizawl and the third and fourth are to be held in Gangtok and Kohima respectively.

Mar. 15,2023: The Boeing plane you are flying has a lot of India technology in it. Akhil George • 1h ago. This story is about Boeing, and we aren’t exaggerating when we say that engineers in India play a substantial role in designing and building major systems of most Boeing planes. The engineering centre has been expanding rapidly ever since it was established in the country in 2009. And later this year, it will open one of its largest engineering centers outside the US in Bengaluru – a $200 million state-of-the-art engineering and technology campus. Already, the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Centre (BIETC) employs over 4,500 engineers and innovators across Bengaluru and Chennai. 

Mar. 15,2023: India remains world's largest arms importer, with Russia, France & US as the biggest suppliers. Rajat Pandit • Yesterday 3:26 pm. Russia remains the largest weapons supplier to India, with 45% of the total imports in the 2018-2022 timeframe, though its share is declining. France accounts for 29%, displacing the US from the second position by riding on deals like the Rs 59,000 crore one for 36 Rafale fighters. The US, in turn, notched up 11% of the total weapon sales to India. India is followed by Saudi Arabia (9.6%), Qatar (6.4%), Australia (4.7%), China (4.6%), Egypt (4.5%), South Korea (3.7%) and Pakistan (3.7%) among the top 10 arms importers.

Mar. 15,2023: The remote areas of Rajouri in Kotdwara Panchayat got its 40-meter-long bridge for the first time ever since Independence. Speaking on the same, the Executive Engineer of PWD (R&B) from Rajouri Maqbool Hussain on March 15 said that the bridge’s cost is 8 crores and construction of many such bridges are being done in various other regions. Also, he said that the construction of this bridge will benefit people and tourists with the construction of roads all around development takes place.
 
Fig.10 In Saree on Bike World Tour by a Lady.
Rambahi lathpathe in 9 yards nowbaree saree world tour. 
Mar. 15, 2023: Mizoram agriculture minister Lalrinsanga flags off 7.5 tonnes of Mizo Bird's eye chilli to USA  by Mala Bawitlung • 4h ago. The shipment will be transported to Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from where it will be sent to Nevada, USA. He encouraged Department officials and farmers alike to continue to focus on organic agriculture so that more and more products of Mizoram can be exported abroad at higher rates.
Mar. 15, 2023:Built at the #Cochin Shipyard Limited, #INSVikrant is a tribute to India’s first aircraft carrier. The homegrown aircraft carrier is the largest warship to be built in India and was commissioned into the #Navy last year. 
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I am indebted to Late Prof. K. R. Rao D.Sc. (Madras) D.Sc. (London) for his interest and constant encouragement to publish my articles, and also to Late Mrs. Peramma Rangadhamarao for her unstinted support in my endeavor. I am indebted to my nephew K. Sai Rangadhamarao.

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