Miscellaneous

February 28, 2026 8:31 AM

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National Science Day 2026

National Science Day is being celebrated across the country today. The day is observed every year on the 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by the eminent physicist Sir C.V. Raman. Sir Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for this groundbreaking discovery. Natio...

February 23, 2026 8:31 PM

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Six planets align in sky at month’s end & will be visible to naked eye

Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of this month, and most will be visible to the naked eye. On Saturday, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible if clear skies allow. Uranus and Neptune can only be spotted with binoculars and telescopes.   It's what's known as a planetary p...

February 22, 2026 8:12 PM

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IMD Forecasts Rain Over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh tomorrow

India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast rainfall over Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands tomorrow.   Similar conditions are likely to prevail over Assam, Meghalaya, Gangetic West Bengal and Telangana during the next two days.   The Met Depar...

February 18, 2026 8:07 AM

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Ash Wednesday is being observed today

Ash Wednesday is being observed today. It signifies the beginning of the 40 day lent by Christians all around the world. Devotional services will be held every day from today and they will end on Easter Sunday when the resurrection of Christ is celebrated. Churchgoers will receive ashes on their for...