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Study of ancient eclipses can unveil past climate trends
Posted on 07 Mar, 2018 06:00 AMFor a long time now, historians have been using epigraphy to infer the political and economic aspects of the past. In recent times, astronomers have come to realise that it can also be a potent tool to understand the history of astronomy as well as for inferring minute changes in the motion of Earth.

Harappans had knowledge of hydraulic engineering
Posted on 07 Mar, 2018 05:47 AMA team of archaeologists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, conducted a survey of an unexplored area of around 12,276 square metre at Dholavira using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technique which helps to scan the ground and reveal objects buried underground.

Uttarakhand bans quarrying in Ganga, its tributaries
Posted on 06 Mar, 2018 12:14 PMUttarakhand bans quarrying in the Ganga and its tributaries post NGT order

Manhole-cleaning robot completes trial run
Posted on 06 Mar, 2018 11:50 AMManhole-cleaning robot Bandicoot successfully completes trial run in Thiruvananthapuram

Hot springs harbour microbial diversity
Posted on 28 Feb, 2018 08:31 PMMicroorganisms can be found in almost every habitat in the environment owing to their capacity to adapt and to survive. Some of them can withstand extremely hot environments such as natural hot springs. Studying such organisms can help in understanding not just why they are so hardy but may also yield new and useful chemicals.

Revised draft of CZMP for Chennai released
Posted on 27 Feb, 2018 02:53 PMRevised Coastal Zone Management Plan frees up large swathes of coastal land for development

Tamil Nadu and Kerala squabble over Siruvani waters
Posted on 27 Feb, 2018 02:37 PMTamil Nadu objects to Kerala diverting excess water from Siruvani dam

Rajim kumbh: Leave Mahanadi alone
Posted on 25 Feb, 2018 07:35 PMAround 25 lakh pilgrims across the country took a holy dip in the Mahanadi during the Rajim kumbh festival held in Rajim from January 31-February 13, 2018. For this annual religious extravaganza at the confluence of the Mahanadi, Sondur and Pairi rivers in Chhattisgarh, the state government organised various religious events.

Millions wait for toilets and water
Posted on 24 Feb, 2018 10:31 AMGoI allocations for the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is Rs. 22,357 crores

Supreme Court delivers Cauvery verdict
Posted on 20 Feb, 2018 05:44 AMSupreme Court reduces quantum of water allocated to Tamil Nadu in Cauvery verdict
