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The Stepwell Trail Through Madhya Pradesh: A Guide to India's Forgotten Baoli Architecture

Why Madhya Pradesh, and Why NowMost people chasing stepwells head to Rajasthan. Rani ki Vav in Patan gets the UNESCO plaque and the Instagram queue. But Madhya Pradesh has been quietly holding a parallel inventory of baoli architecture, older in some cases, less restored in others, and almost entirely free…

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Weather tomorrow, August 7: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and other states; check national forecast

Weather updates August 7: Extensive rainfall is anticipated throughout various regions of India on Friday, with robust thunderstorms in the North, Central, East, and Northeast. The national capital, Delhi, along with Haryana, are set to experience substantial rainfall. Additional states such as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are bracing for heavy…

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Chandipura Virus: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention Guide

Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a very rare but extremely lethal virus that primarily attacks children and can cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) by brain swelling. Though this virus is rare in occurrence, it is highly lethal in the event of severe infections, hence the importance of early diagnosis. This is…

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Sanjay Ghemawat, the Kota kid who spent decades at Google building large-scale computing, is now leaving to make an AI that can run thousands of experiments

Sanjay Ghemawat, the Google scientist who grew up in Kota, Rajasthan, is leaving the company after nearly three decades. Ghemawat helped build key technologies including Google File System, MapReduce and Bigtable. He is now joining Jeff Dean and other former Google researchers to launch AI startup Discovery Loop, which aims…

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SC allows convicted Asaram to engage trained care taker of his choice, no interim bail as of now

The Supreme Court denied interim bail to Asaram, who is serving a life sentence. He will now receive round-the-clock assistance from a chosen caretaker. Asaram's health grounds for bail were kept pending by the court. The Rajasthan High Court had previously granted him a 20-day parole. Experts suggested he needs…

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India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

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The Indian Skimmer Is One of India's Most Endangered River Birds, Only the Chambal Can Save It

A bill built for one thing, and one thing onlyThe Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) has a lower mandible that is measurably longer than its upper one, a trait so rare among birds globally that only three skimmer species in the world share it. It flies low over calm water, lower…

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Chand Baori: The Rajasthan Stepwell With 3,500 Steps That Rewrites Medieval India's Architecture Story

The geometry that stops you coldYou reach the edge and look down, and your brain does something it rarely does in the presence of a building: it refuses to process the scale. Chand Baori at Abhaneri, about 95 kilometres from Jaipur, drops thirteen storeys straight into the Rajasthan earth. The…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to tackle sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas; over 37 lakh screened

Rajasthan is intensifying efforts to combat sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas. Over 37 lakh people have been screened, nearing the state's ambitious goal. The government aims for early detection, timely treatment, and comprehensive healthcare mechanisms. Udaipur serves as a key center for integrated sickle cell disease services. This initiative…

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The Tradition Behind Why New Brides Spend Their First Sawan With Their Parents

Sawan is the most important for hindu families. This is the month of prayers, faith and devotions. But a question that rises during this month is very common. As it is a little strange and confusing for some people as they just started a new phase of their life. So…

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The Jungle Owlet: India's Smallest Owl and What Its Presence Reveals About Forest Health

A Bird the Size of a Fist, With a Call That CarriesThe jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) measures roughly 20 centimetres from bill to tail and weighs between 75 and 110 grams, lighter than most smartphones. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, found across the Western Ghats, central Indian forests,…

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Who is Harshita Jakhar, the Rajasthan cyclist who started on Patiala's roads and made history at Tour de France?

Rajasthan cyclist Harshita Jakhar made history by becoming the first Indian woman to feature at Tour de France Femmes. The 19-year-old, who began cycling on Patiala's roads, joined the UCI World Cycling Talent programme and is now targeting success at the 2026 Asian Games.

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Weather updates today, August 2: IMD issues rain alert; check if your state is on the list

Weather updates today, August 2: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India from August 2 to 7. Northwest, central, and eastern regions will experience heavy showers and thunderstorms. Many states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan anticipate significant precipitation. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are also expected to receive widespread rain.…

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Why Crocodiles Are India's Most Ancient Survivors of Every Mass Extinction on Earth

Five Extinctions, Zero RedesignsThe asteroid that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago killed roughly 75 percent of all species on Earth. Crocodilians watched it happen and kept going. They had already survived the Permian extinction 252 million years ago, the worst die-off in Earth's history, which erased an estimated…

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Glycerin Is the Most Affordable Skin Moisturiser Indian Beauty Routines Have Always Ignored

What Glycerin Actually Does to Your SkinGlycerin is a humectant. That single fact explains everything. It pulls water from the air and from the deeper layers of your skin up into the outermost layer, the stratum corneum, and holds it there. A 2016 study published in the journal Skin Pharmacology…

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Weather Tomorrow, August 1: IMD issues heavy rain alert across several states; check Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Himachal, Rajasthan and Maharashtra forecast

Weather Tomorrow: Monsoon conditions will remain active across India on August 1. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for north, central, and northeastern regions. Gujarat faces a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in thirteen districts. Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra anticipate active monsoon spells with potential heavy showers. Delhi-NCR…

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How Horse Domestication Reshaped Civilization, Warfare, Trade, and Human History

The Moment Everything AcceleratedAround 3500 BCE, on the Pontic-Caspian steppe, the grasslands stretching across what is now Ukraine and Kazakhstan, humans first began riding horses rather than just eating them. The evidence comes from bit wear on the teeth of horses excavated at Dereivka, a site studied extensively by archaeologist…

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Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

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Rajasthan footwear artisan earning Rs 15,000 a month received Rs 6 cr tax notice: A fake TN export firm with Rs 6.7 crore GST due was registered using his PAN

Rajasthan footwear artisan Jitendra Kumar Jingar, who earns Rs 10,000 to 15,000 a month making traditional leather shoes in Balotra district, received a Rs 6.78 crore GST recovery notice from Tamil Nadu's commercial taxes department after a fake export firm was allegedly registered using his PAN. His bank account has…

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Severe Rainfall Alert: Heavy rain forecast in many states including Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Odisha, Gujarat, Hyderabad and more

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across India from July 30 to August 1. Active monsoon conditions will bring intense showers and thunderstorms to many regions. Northern and central states, including Delhi, will experience significant rainfall activity. Eastern, northeastern, western, and southern parts of the country are also on…

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Why These Secret Places in India Are Going Viral

Travel trends are changing rapidly. Instead of crowded tourist hotspots, many travelers now prefer peaceful destinations where they can connect with nature, experience local culture, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Social media has also played a major role in bringing lesser-known places into the spotlight. Stunning drone videos, travel reels, and…

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Rajasthan fast-tracks water infrastructure with ₹5,100 crore AMRUT 2.0 projects and Ramjal Setu Link Project: CM Bhajan Lal

Rajasthan is building a new water sector model through transformative initiatives. The Ramjal Setu Link Project and Yamuna Water Agreement will secure drinking water. The state is investing in major water infrastructure projects across various regions. Flagship schemes are strengthening drinking water infrastructure and rural supply. Water conservation is a…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

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Rajasthan's tiger population rises to 149, Ranthambore houses nearly 50 pc of them

Rajasthan's tiger population has increased to 149 across five reserves this year. Ranthambore houses the largest population, with 72 tigers, tigresses, and cubs. This growth signifies healthier forests and a thriving tiger ecosystem in the state. Experts note challenges in managing the expanding tiger population within reserves. Conservation efforts, including…

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