March 2026

Bridgeoporus kanadii — A Colossal New Fungus from Arunachal Pradesh

Bridgeoporus kanadii — A Colossal New Fungus from Arunachal Pradesh

Bridgeoporus kanadii is a newly identified macrofungal species distinguished by its exceptionally thick, leathery and massive fruiting bodies, earning it the description “colossal.” The species was discovered in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, where it grows on old-growth Abies (fir) trees, indicating a strong dependence on mature forest ecosystems. Key Details About Bridgeoporus kanadii

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Ophiorrhiza mizoramensis — New Coffee-Family Plant from Mizoram

Ophiorrhiza mizoramensis — New Coffee-Family Plant from Mizoram

Ophiorrhiza mizoramensis is a newly discovered species of flowering shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae (coffee) family. The plant was identified in Murlen National Park in Mizoram, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, a region known for high floral diversity and endemism. The discovery adds to India’s growing list of endemic plant species and highlights the ecological

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Puhan Biya — Marriage Day of Devi Kamakhya

Puhan Biya — Marriage Day of Devi Kamakhya

Puhan Biya refers to the traditional belief marking the marriage anniversary of Goddess Kamakhya, observed annually at Kamakhya Mandir. The occasion forms the spiritual core of the Devi Kamakhya Sanskritik Mahotsav, giving the festival its ritual significance beyond performance and celebration. Rooted in Tantric and Shakta traditions, Puhan Biya symbolises fertility, cosmic union and feminine

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