Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

For millennia, camels have been linked to the idealised desert landscape, frequently with the conjecture that their recognisable humps are water sources. The notion that camels retain water in their humps is a fallacy, even though they are remarkably suited to severe, desert settings. What’s Inside the Hump of a Camel? There is no water […]

India is pushing for $1 trillion climate finance deal at COP29

06 Nov 2024 15:29 PM IST

India’s climate finance needs grow, focusing on both adaptation and mitigation. With COP29, equitable funding solutions are crucial for developing nations.

India Achieves Paris Climate Goals Early

16 Sep 2024 16:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi outlines the nation's renewable energy initiatives and future goals.

Greenland Glacier Mystery: How Sediment Could Slow Sea Level Rise

07 Sep 2024 01:16 AM IST

Scientists are exploring beneath Greenland’s glaciers to understand how sediment could act as a barrier, potentially slowing future sea level rise.

11 Ft King Cobra Rescued in Odisha

03 Sep 2024 17:32 PM IST

The King Cobra rescue was delicate due to its venom. Rescuers, with tools and gear, carefully moved the snake into a container.

Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

In a groundbreaking move, India is leveraging its world-leading Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to combat the rising threat of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). As NCDs claim 41 million lives annually worldwide, India’s innovative approach, exemplified by initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, is reshaping healthcare accessibility and affordability for millions. The Worldwide NCD Crisis surpasses all communicable diseases […]

Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

Recent satellite images have highlighted the extensive devastation caused by landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The images, captured by advanced Earth observation satellites, provide a stark view of the region’s altered landscape, showcasing the aftermath of intense monsoon rains that triggered the landslides. Visual Evidence of Destruction The satellite images reveal large […]

Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that the state was warned about a potential natural calamity in Wayanad as early as July 23 due to heavy rains. “This is not the time for blame games. Reports from the Rajya Sabha indicate that the Union Home Minister asserted that a […]

Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

Ladakh’s soaring temperatures have raised concerns, according to the region’s India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director, Sonam Lotus. Leh recorded a scorching 30.5 degrees Celsius on July 30, prompting worries about accelerated glacier melting. While acknowledging that July and August are Ladakh’s hottest months, Lotus emphasized the unusual intensity of this year’s heatwave. He warned that […]

Debunking The Myth: Camels Do Not Store Water In Their Humps

21 Dec 2024 12:46 PM IST

On July 30, 2024, the Wayanad district in Kerala, India, was devastated by landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. The disaster claimed at least 158 lives and left many others missing. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been overseeing rescue operations, with the Indian Army, Navy, and various disaster management teams working relentlessly to manage the crisis […]