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Thirty-four students from Indian government schools have been selected to participate in the Sakura Science Programme 2025 and will visit Japan.. What is the Sakura Science Programme? The Sakura Science Programme is a prestigious youth exchange initiative launched by Japan in 2014. It is aimed at young students and researchers across Asia and other regions to stimulate interest in science and technology. The programme promotes scientific curiosity, learning, and i

Flash Flood in Dharali Village

The flash flood in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, highlights the growing threat of disasters caused by extreme weather events in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). Factors Driving Frequent Disasters in the IHR Tectonic Activity and Earthquake Risk: The Himalayas are still rising due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, making the region highly seismically active. Fault lines like Dhaulagiri and Indus-Ganga absorb tectonic stress, triggering earthquakes tha

Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS)

SEBI has recently proposed more flexibility in the rules around Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) and Minimum Public Offer (MPO) for companies looking to get listed. The aim is to simplify the fundraising process for issuers in India, encouraging easier access to capital markets. What is Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS)? MPS is a SEBI regulatory requirement under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and the Listing Obligations and Disclosu

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Two native plant species, Bombax ceiba and Lagerstroemia speciosa, have been found to be behaving like invasive species, altering the natural structure of the park’s riverine ecosystem. About Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Location and Geography Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, in northeast India. It lies in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River and is surrounded by three rivers: North: Brahmaputra