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Mumbai Sizzles In Rare March Heatwave, IMD Explains Sudden Temperature Spike
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (279+ words) Q. 1. In a rare instance in history, Mumbai and Maharashtra witnessed four heatwaves in March. Why was that? In the past, the highest March temperature in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has reached 41 degrees Celsius, but this March, it crossed 41 degrees Celsius two to…...
Mumbai Joins Global Fight Against Ocean Plastic As The Ocean Cleanup Launches Major Initiative Across The City
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (360+ words) In a significant step towards tackling marine pollution, The Ocean Cleanup has officially begun its operations in India, selecting Mumbai as one of its key focus cities. The move comes under its ambitious "30 Cities Program," which targets urban centres responsible…...
What Makes Or Breaks A Space Mission? The $23 Million Artemis II Toilet That Malfunctioned And Became A Plumbing Nightmare
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (362+ words) What makes or breaks a trip is not the memories but the toilet. A good toilet is a necessity, not a luxury. I'm no Dave Barry, but as an astrophysicist, it's my duty to educate the general public on the…...
Viral Video Captures Mesmerising Flamingo Spectacle At Pulicat Lake Near Chennai | WATCH
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (325+ words) A stunning video from Pulicat Lake is currently going viral on social media, leaving netizens in awe of nature's beauty. The clip captures several flamingos flocking together, their soft pink hues shimmering across the water and turning the lake into…...
Jalgaon: No Seismographs At Many Dams In Maharashtra; Departmental Apathy Exposed After Hingoli Earthquake
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (271+ words) Jalgaon: A recent inquiry has revealed a serious lapse in dam safety across Maharashtra, with many major dams either lacking seismographs or having non-functional equipment to measure earthquake activity. The issue came to light after questions were raised about the…...
Mark Your Calendar! Solar Eclipse 2026 Date, Timings & Facts About Surya Grahan
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (546+ words) According to Drik Panchang, no Sutak rules will be applied on April 12, 2026. Sutak Kaal is considered before and during the eclipse time; during this time, temples are closed, and no auspicious activities are performed. However, Sutak Kaal rules are only…...
Madhya Pradesh April 12, 2026, Weather Updates: Heatwave Set To Intensify In State; Temperatures Likely To Hit 43 - 44 C In MP By Late April
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (312+ words) Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a sharp rise in temperatures as a heatwave-like situation begins across the state." From early morning, strong sunlight is troubling people, while afternoons are becoming increasingly hot. The maximum temperature has risen by…...
Mumbai Weather Update for April 12, 2026: Sunday To Remain Hot With Hazy Sunshine, Temperature May Soar To 38 C; AQI Falls To Poor Category
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (324+ words) Mumbai: The city woke up to clear blue skies, but warm conditions on Sunday morning prevailed, with early morning temperatures recorded at 27 C. The overall air quality also fell after witnessing a pretty good to moderate range. The overall AQI was…...
Uttar Pradesh To Move Rapidly Ahead In Drones, Quantum, Green Hydrogen And Med-Tech
1+ day, 54+ min ago (417+ words) Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in an important meeting on Friday, said that with the vision of "Innovate in UP, Scale for the World, concrete, result-oriented and time-bound action should be ensured to make the state the countrys "Deep Tech…...
Sewage Intrusion, Blocked Tidal Flow Severely Damage Nerul's Flamingo Lake, Algae Chokes Wetland
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (371+ words) Fresh concern has emerged over the deteriorating condition of the DPS Flamingo Lake in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, with environmental groups alleging that sewage intrusion and disruption of natural tidal flow have severely damaged the wetland ecosystem. Visible signs of distress…...