The Ramon Magsaysay Award is a prestigious annual honor that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the welfare of people in Asia. It’s often referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize. In 2023, Dr. Ravi Kannan, an oncologist from Assam and the Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), was honored […]
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common group of viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes. It is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. There are more than 200 types of HPV, and they generally fall into two categories: 1. Low-Risk HPV: – These types are known for causing benign issues like warts.
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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 Assamese text, “Hastividyārnava,” was done by the artists Dilbar and Dosai.
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 algae that inhabit both freshwater and marine environments. They’re recognized for
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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 58 political figures from British India and
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 in some of the poorest
“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: In basketball, the term “cherry picker” describes a player who hangs out near the basket instead of guarding their assigned opponent
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: Mission Objectives: Key Components: Historic Achievements: First Country to Land on the South Pole: Pragyan
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 adaptability, earning its place as one of the fastest
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 said to have evolved from the classical dance forms
