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Sukumar Barkaith's Hastividyārnava is one of the most recognized illustrated manuscripts in Assam. Commissioned under the patronage of King Siva Singha and his queen consort Ambika, it deals with the management and care of elephants in the royal stables. The illustration work for the medieval ...

Gomphonema rajaguruji is a unique species of freshwater diatom, a microscopic algae, that was found in India. It carries the name of Dr. Rajaguru, a distinguished Indian environmental scientist and researcher, as a tribute to his contributions. What is a Diatom? Diatoms are single-celled ...

The first Round Table Conference was presided over by Ramsay MacDonald, the British Prime Minister. His Majesty George V inaugurated the event on November 12, 1930, at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords, London. There were sixteen delegates from the three British political parties, along with ...

Everybody Loves a Good Drought is a book, by P. Sainath, about his research findings of poverty in the rural districts of India. The book won him the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Sainath's book is a collection of 84 articles he wrote for the Times of India between 1990 and 1992, during which he lived ...

"Cherry picking" is a term that comes from basketball, describing a player who hangs out near the opponent's basket, waiting for an easy chance to score instead of getting involved in defense. Detailed explanation: Basketball: In basketball, the term "cherry picker" describes a player ...

Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third mission to explore the Moon, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It made history by successfully landing on the Moon, positioning India as the first country to reach the Moon’s south pole. Mission Timeline: Launch Date: July 14, 2023 ...

The BrahMos is a remarkable supersonic cruise missile that was developed through a collaboration between India and Russia. Its name pays homage to two significant rivers: the Brahmaputra in India and the Moskva in Russia. This missile stands out for its incredible speed, pinpoint accuracy, and ...

Originating from the Barpeta district in Assam, India, Bhortal Nritya is a beloved and unique folk dance form. Developed by Narahari Burha Bhakat, this dance is known for its energetic rhythm, the sound of cymbals, and its enchanting circular patterns. Origin and Development: Bhortal Nritya is ...

On September 28, 2015, India launched AstroSat, its first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. This remarkable mission aims to study celestial sources across X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously. Here's a more detailed overview: Key Features and Objectives: ...

In a first for the region, the Assam government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) to create a research institute dedicated to health sector innovations. The Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII) will launch with an ...