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A Library Without Books? Discover India's One-of-a-Kind Library of Feathers

Imagine walking into a library where instead of books lining the shelves delicate feathers preserved wings and bird specimens tell fascinating stories about the natural world Bengaluru is home to just such an extraordinary place the Feather Library a unique research initiative dedicated to documenting India's bird diversity Founded in November by Esha Munshi an architect-turned-ornithology enthusiast the initiative is housed at the National Centre for Biological Sciences NCBS-TIFR in Bengaluru What began as a passion for understanding birds has grown into an important resource for researchers birdwatchers and conservationists Today the collection reportedly holds around specimens representing nearly bird species offering a closer look at the remarkable variety found in India's skies Every Feather Has a StoryFeathers are more than beautiful natural structures Their patterns colours shapes and sizes can reveal valuable clues about the birds they belong to The Feather Library documents flight feathers in detail recording their

15 Oct 2026
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Wrestler Vishvajit More Wins India's First Greco-Roman Silver at U23 Worlds

Indian wrestler Vishvajit Ramchandra More has scripted a new chapter in the country's wrestling history winning silver in the men's kg Greco-Roman category at the U World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas In a nail-biting final on Thursday More narrowly missed gold losing - to Georgia's Koba Karumidze in the closing seconds of the bout Although the gold medal slipped away by the slimmest of margins his silver marked a landmark achievement for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling More became the first Indian wrestler to win a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the U World Championships Earlier in the tournament he had also become the first Indian to reach a final in the discipline at this level Three Tough Bouts One Remarkable JourneyMore's path to the final was packed with challenging encounters each demanding skill strength and determination He began his campaign with a hard-fought - victory over Mexico's Isaac Marin

15 Oct 2026
Sports Spirit

IIT Kanpur Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Drive, Plans a ₹180-Crore Launchpad for Tech Startups

What if a brilliant idea developed inside a laboratory could become the next big technology startup IIT Kanpur is taking a major step towards making that possible with a new school dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship backed by an ambitious billion fundraising campaign The institute will establish the Gautam School of Innovation amp Entrepreneurship G-SINE at its Noida campus with a commitment of crore from alumnus Rahul Gautam The school aims to equip students with the skills to transform scientific research into market-ready products and technology-driven businesses A flagship MBA programme in Technology and Entrepreneurship is scheduled to begin in July creating new opportunities for students interested in combining technical expertise with business leadership A Billion Vision for India's Technology FutureThe new school is part of IIT Kanpur's Greater Than Us campaign which seeks to raise US billion approximately crore by March Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the campaign in

15 Oct 2026
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A Helping Hand for 400 Families: Rashmika Mandanna's Heartwarming Initiative

When kindness reaches the kitchen it can bring relief to an entire family Actor Rashmika Mandanna is turning this thought into action with Project Annapurna a charitable initiative aimed at supporting families across South India with essential groceries The actor recently announced that she has adopted families under the initiative Through this effort she hopes to ease their everyday food expenses allowing them to save money and use it to build a more secure future Sharing the news in a video on social media Rashmika explained that the idea was close to her heart While she had supported people earlier she had largely kept these efforts private This time however she decided to speak about them in the hope that her actions would inspire others to extend a helping hand Supporting Families Beyond the Dinner TableProject Annapurna is designed to provide grocery support to families at a time for a

15 Oct 2026
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Bengaluru Metro Transports Human Heart in Just 18 Minutes, Beats Traffic to Save Time

In a city where traffic congestion can turn a short journey into a long ordeal Bengaluru s Namma Metro has shown how public transport can make a life-saving difference On Wednesday a human heart was transported by metro train in just minutes helping the vital organ reach its destination without getting caught in the city s busy roads The heart was taken from Sparsh Hospital in Yeshwanthpur to Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram for a medical procedure With every minute counting during organ transportation the metro offered a faster and more predictable alternative to navigating Bengaluru s traffic From One Hospital to Another in MinutesThe journey began at Goraguntepalya Metro station where the heart was taken aboard a train at pm It reached Mantri Square Sampige Road station at pm completing the metro leg of the journey in just minutes The swift transfer demonstrated how urban rail networks can play a

15 Oct 2026
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Nashik Village Udmal Moves Closer to Becoming Maharashtra’s First Dark Sky Community

What if a village could turn its star-filled skies into a source of scientific discovery community pride and livelihood In Maharashtra s Nashik district Udmal is working towards making this dream a reality At the heart of this initiative is -year-old Vipul Khiradi a local student whose fascination with the night sky has grown into a community-wide movement What began as a personal passion for stargazing soon became a mission to protect Udmal s naturally dark skies Khiradi took his vision from door to door persuading villagers who were initially sceptical that preserving the night sky could bring recognition and new opportunities to their village His efforts gradually won community support putting Udmal on the path to becoming Maharashtra s first Dark Sky Community Rs Lakh Boost for Dark Sky ConservationThe initiative has received administrative approval from Nashik District Collector Ayush Prasad with Rs lakh sanctioned under the Tribal Sub-Plan

14 Oct 2026
Wanderlust

DRDO Successfully Tests Quantum Security Technology to Protect Critical Defence Data

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated protecting sensitive defence information has become increasingly important India has taken another step towards strengthening this digital shield with the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO successfully testing a Quantum Key Distribution QKD platform on a live network at Chandipur Odisha The platform was configured and tested at the Proof amp Experimental Establishment PXE where dynamic testing of defence systems takes place The successful trial demonstrates how quantum-based security can help protect critical observations and telemetry data generated during artillery and armoured weapon testing How Does Quantum Key Distribution Work Imagine sending a secret message with a security system designed to reveal if someone tries to intercept the key used to protect it That is the basic idea behind Quantum Key Distribution Unlike conventional encryption methods that rely primarily on mathematical complexity QKD uses the principles of quantum mechanics to generate and distribute cryptographic

14 Oct 2026
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The World’s Youngest Female Club DJ Is Just 6—and She Holds Two Guinness World Records!

Imagine stepping into a club and finding a six-year-old girl behind the DJ console confidently mixing tracks as the crowd dances to the beat Meet DJ RINOKA a young talent from Tokyo Japan who is proving that age is no barrier to pursuing a passion At an age when most children are busy discovering new games and hobbies RINOKA has already made her mark in the world of music Her performances have earned her two Guinness World Records making her one of the youngest talents to capture attention in the DJ world One Video Changed EverythingRINOKA's musical journey began with a simple moment of inspiration When she was four she watched a YouTube video featuring a female DJ Fascinated by the way the performer brought music together the little girl wanted to try it herself She had a particular wish for Christmas too After asking Santa for a DDJ- DJ

14 Oct 2026
Star Citizens

Uttarakhand Installs Its First Glacial Lake Early-Warning System to Detect Flood Risks in the Himalayas

What if scientists could detect warning signs of a dangerous glacial lake flood before it rushes into valleys and communities Uttarakhand is taking an important step towards making this possible with its first glacial lake early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli district The initiative comes amid growing concerns over disasters in the Himalayas including devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal By moving beyond mapping vulnerable lakes to monitoring them continuously the state aims to strengthen its ability to identify potential threats and prepare for emergencies A team of scientists and technical experts from the Central Building Research Institute CBRI Roorkee and the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology Dehradun has been deployed to install the system with support from disaster response forces and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police What Will the System Monitor The technology will keep a close watch on several environmental changes around Vasundhara Tal that could signal rising risks

14 Oct 2026
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