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Mission Mausam: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Mission Mausam: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Inspired by The Hindu Editorial (Sept 14, 2024) titled “Weather Gods: On ‘Mission Mausam’: Attempts at Controlling the Weather are...

Decolonising the Indian Mind: The Renaming of Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram and Its Symbolic Significance

Decolonising the Indian Mind: The Renaming of Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram and Its Symbolic Significance

Based on the coverage in Indian newspapers from September 14, 2024 onwards, the following essay explores the renaming of Port...

Saragarhi Day

Context: September 12 marks the 127th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 soldiers heroically defended against 8,000 tribal...

Mission Mausam

Context: The Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a ₹2,000 crore investment over two years to enhance India’s weather forecasting...

Controversy Over Mumbai’s Salt Pans

Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project...

Sakthan Thampuran

Context: Recently, Minister of State for Tourism and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi vowed to replace the statue of Sakthan Thampuran,...

Jatindranath Mukherjee

Context: 109th Death Anniversary of Jatindranath Mukherjee.   About: Jatindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, was a prominent figure...

The Unusual Dynamics of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean

Context: The North Indian Ocean contributes significantly to the moisture needed for the summer monsoon, which involves substantial evaporation from...

Nations Without a Past: Role of History in Shaping Identity in South Asia

Nations Without a Past: Role of History in Shaping Identity in South Asia

  Nations are not just countries with borders. They are groups of people brought together by a shared history, culture,...

Onam Festival: Athachamayam Parade in Kerala

Context: The ten-day Onam celebrations commenced with the Athachamayam procession in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, on September 6, 2024.  The festival will...