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The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the deepam (sacred lamp) was lit at the Uchi Pillaiyar Temple mandapam on Thirupparankundram Hill during Karthigai Deepam this year as well. The government stated that this practice has been continuously followed for over 150 years, highlighting its religious and cultural significance. About Uchi Pillaiyar Temple The Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, also known as the Rockfort Temple, is located at the sum

India’s Plan to Develop GIFT City

India’s plan to transform Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) into a global reinsurance hub is progressing steadily. More than 10 international insurers have already established operations, and several others are in the pipeline. This development aims to reduce India’s dependence on overseas reinsurance markets and position the country as a major player in global financial services. About GIFT City GIFT City is India’s first International Financial Serv

Hard Corals

A major new assessment by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) has reported a dramatic decline in hard coral populations across the Caribbean region. The report highlights the increasing vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems due to climate change, coral diseases, and ecological imbalance. About Hard Corals Hard corals, also known as stony corals, are marine invertebrate animals that form the structural foundation of coral reefs. They grow in large colonies and are therefor

Sujalam Bharat App

Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Sujalam Bharat App to strengthen digital governance in rural drinking water management. About the Sujalam Bharat App The Sujalam Bharat App is a digital platform designed to improve the planning, monitoring, and management of rural drinking water infrastructure in India. It has been developed with technical support from the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and supports the imp