Tag: Earth
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Google marks winter solstice, shortest day of year with an adorable doodle
This day is also host to many religious observances and celebrations.
December 22, 2019 -
Plea to save Mother EARTH
I am referring to the time earlier when Darjeeling was in its pristine state. During the time when Darjeeling was described as a lovely, beautiful forested land, when she was worthy of being called the 'Queen of Hills' Darjeeling's corrugated hills were beautiful until they were touched by the corrupt minds of humans.
November 18, 2019 -
The shadow play of planets
The transit of Mercury helps measure our distance to the Sun.
November 13, 2019 -
Spiritual Growth
With self-control, we can avoid many troubles and pitfalls of human life. With control over our mind, we can control our senses just as intractable and recalcitrant horses are better controlled by a seasoned charioteer. However, we shall ever remain mired in the morass of spurious allurements unless we awaken ourself to know our genuine 'Self'.
October 22, 2019 -
Earth’s Exploitation
The dawn of the industrial era has harmed nature and its resources which were randomly exploited for many decades without restoring the earth to its natural state. Nature has been exploited in order to meet the demands for material needs of the people and to make money. These actions are said to be the major reasons for the worsening of environmental pollution. It has affected both the air and water. Development work must be carried out without excessive exploitation.
September 21, 2019 -
ISRO releases first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan-2
The mission comes 11 years after Isro successfully launched Chandrayaan-1 in, October 2008.
August 4, 2019 -
Obligations of the boatman
The harsh reality of “climate apartheid” is reflected in this metaphorical story.
July 18, 2019 -
When is Surya Grahan 2019? Check out Solar Eclipse dates, estimated timing in 2019
The upcoming eclipse is going to be the only total solar eclipse that will occur this year.
June 27, 2019 -
About deep blue waters
The ocean is no less than a heritage for our planet. We must ensure to preserve it.
June 20, 2019 -
Inside our neighbour’s core
An impact crater serves as a bore hole to probe the Moons mantle as a Chinese lander has recently shown.
May 24, 2019 -
Simple ways of saving Earth
Another way which has been suggested is to replace fossil fuels by huge nuclear plants or by too many large dam projects.
May 16, 2019 -
Coming decade crucial for our planet’s survival
In October 2018, a widely cited and discussed report of the most important scientific body on climate change (the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change or the IPCC) warned that there are only a dozen years for global warming to be kept to the limit of 1.5 deg. C.
May 9, 2019 -
Measuring global warming
Variations in the Earths gravity can reveal how the planets bulk is shifting
April 24, 2019 -
Valentine’s Day 2019: Invest in these eco-friendly gifts for your Valentine
Give your valentine a warm hug and an eco-friendly gift to let them feel that they have a special place in your heart and on Mother Earth too
February 13, 2019 -
NASA InSight: Figuring out a connection
A close look at Mars may tell us a lot about Earth and help find the directions required to design future experiments and missions to the Red Planet.
November 28, 2018 -
Galileo’s damage control
The scientist considered prudence the better part of valour while dealing with Papal orthodoxy.
September 26, 2018 -
Transient Glory
During one’s interactions with a cross-section of people from different walks of life, one comes across different kinds of people with different mindsets and attitudes. Naturally these people have varying conceptions of life. But there definitely is a predominant idea about what makes a good life and this invariably subsumes possession of power and pelf. …
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September 18, 2018