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Another cyclonic storm after Arnab: On November 3, Andhra Pradesh may face 100 kmph winds; check full IMD warning

A depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3, with wind speeds of 80-90 kmph and gusts up to 100 kmph, the IMD said. The weather department is also monitoring the system and…

The Economic Times · 28m ago

Bats and Hawkmoths: The Night Pollinators Behind Mahua, Semal and Banana

Mahua trees drop their flowers by morning, Semal blooms open in February darkness, and banana flowers hang heavy through the night, and almost nobody notices who is actually doing the work. The pollinators keeping these plants productive are not the ones on any school poster. They fly after midnight, navigate…

Times Life · 7h ago

PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial assistance as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the programme virtually from Bhubaneswar. Majhi also spoke…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Cyclone Arnab: Over 900 babies born in Odisha, parents pick names like Arnab, Barsha and Toofan amid heavy rains

Cyclone Arnab latest news: During cyclonic storm Arnab, more than 900 babies were born in Odisha with many mothers shifted to hospitals. The government prioritized the safety of pregnant women by transferring them for deliveries before the cyclone. Various names, including Arnab and Barsha, were chosen inspired by the storm's…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

School Holiday October 29: Which states have announced closures due to Cyclone Arnab? Will schools in Delhi, Punjab and other North Indian states remain closed for Karwa Chauth? Check state-wise updates

School Holiday October 29 news: Schools in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand will close on October 29 due to Cyclone Arnab. Karwa Chauth is also observed on this day, affecting school holidays. While Delhi government schools declared a holiday, private schools may vary in their schedules. Parents are advised to…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Cyclone Arnab tracker: Storm makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with winds up to 185 kmph, thousands evacuated; airline advisory issued

Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday after triggering mass evacuations and disrupting transport. Officials reported strong winds, heavy rainfall, turbulent seas and a risk of storm surges in low-lying coastal areas. Authorities issued flash flood alerts across 15 districts, while flight cancellations and precautionary restrictions affected parts…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Weather Today, October 28, 2026: IMD issues rain alerts for Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu; check Delhi-NCR, UP forecast

On October 28, India’s weather forecast indicates a mix of conditions across several states. Heavy rains are likely in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha, driven by a cyclonic system. In contrast, the Delhi-NCR region could experience partly cloudy skies. Residents in these areas are advised to stay updated and heed…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

The 64 Yogini Temples: Why They Were Built Round and Open to the Sky

Most temples in India reach upward. The shikhara climbs, the gopuram stacks tier on tier, and the sanctum inside grows deliberately dark, a cave of concentrated presence. The Chausath Yogini temples do the opposite. Their walls are circular. Their roofs do not exist. The sky is the ceiling, and that…

Times Life · Oct 28

Andhra Pradesh, Odisha rush to evacuate people before Cyclone Arnab's early morning landfall

Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting extensive preparations in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have cancelled numerous train and flight services to ensure the safety of travelers. Thousands of people have been relocated to cyclone shelters across the affected regions in preparation for the storm's landfall.…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

School Holiday October 28: Are schools closed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and other states due to Cyclone Arnab? Check state-wise updates

School holiday due to cyclone Arnab: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have closed schools and Anganwadi centres in multiple districts due to Cyclone Arnab. The cyclone is predicted to bring heavy rain and strong winds starting October 27. Rains are anticipated in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand as the storm approaches the coast.…

The Economic Times · Oct 27