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The Cliffs Of Varkala

The only cliff geoheritage site recognised as a national Geological Monument—the Varkala lies about 55 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram in kerala. The linear wave-cut cliffs and beaches have a vibrant cultural heritage and serve as a major tourist attraction. However, unmanaged anthropogenic activity and intense erosion are pushing the cliffs landwards.

Erra Matti Dibbalu: Coastal Red Sand Dunes Of Visakhapatnam

Picturesque and rare, the Late Quaternary red Sand Dunes—Erra Matti Dibbalu is spread over 10 sq km between the coasts of Visakhapatnam and Beemunipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. owing to its geological significance, the Geological Survey of India declared it as a National Geoheritage Site in 2014 while state government notified it as a Protected Area in 2016. Attempts are now underway to establish a Visakhapatnam Geopark by combining several geological and cultural sites in the region.

Ladakh: The India-Eurasia Collision Region

One of the most sought-after tourist destinations, the Trans-himalayan region of Ladakh also bears significant geoscientific importance with rock records dating back to the India– Eurasia plate collision. Moreover, the history of the evolution of the Great himalaya is also enshrined in its varied facies. a heightened effort towards the conservation of these rich geological sites must be made by developing a geopark that can help reveal to the masses the rich, and often overlooked geological history of the region.

Stromatolites - The Building Blocks Of Life

Stromatolites record the evolutionary signature of earliest life forms on Earth. The prolific growth of stromatolites found in carbonate rocks were deposited between 3900 and 541 million years ago. The cyanobacteria, responsible for the formation of stromatolites obtained their energy through photosynthesis, thus utilising carbon dioxide from water and rocks—liberating large quantities of oxygen in return. India, fortunately, has extensive stromatolites deposits in the limestone and phosphate facies providing a natural laboratory for the study of the history of earth and it’s evolving environment.

Conserving Indian Geoheritage: The Geopark Approach

Through a balanced blend of science, culture, education and tourism, geopark networks across the world are successfully improving the socio-economic condition of communities, thereby contributing to sustainable development of the region. India, with numerous geosites of significance, needs to learn from experiences world over and take a leap of faith to build its first global geopark.

NEWS DESK

India-Uzbekistan signs 3 MoUs in the field of Military Medicine and Military Education

National Press Day

The day, observed on 16th November every year, is symbolic of a free and responsible press.

Supreme Court puts CJI office in RTI ambit

The Chief Justice of India's office will now fall within the ambit of the right to information; the Supreme Court's constitution bench upholds the Delhi High Court order, says only names of judges recommended for appointment by collegium can be disclosed, not the reasons.

India releases USD 27.9 million to Nepal for reconstruction of houses damaged in 2015 earthquake

The Government of India has released USD 27.9 million to Government of Nepal as a concessional Line of Credit towards reimbursement of 3rd tranche of housing reconstruction in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts.

Sikh pilgrims from India visit Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan

A large number of Sikhs from India have visited the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan and installed a golden palanquin at the shrine.

Gotabaya Rajapakasa sworn-in as Sri Lanka's new President

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President Gotabaya Rajapakasa has said that he will follow a neutral foreign policy and stay out of any conflict with world powers.

Yemen govt, southern separatists sign powersharing deal

Yemen's Saudi-backed government and southern separatists signed an agreement on to end a power struggle in the south of Yemen.

Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai make it on new global prosperity index

Bangalore emerged as India's highest-ranked city at No. 83 in a new index of the world's 113 cities in terms of economic and social inclusivity, topped by Zurich in Switzerland.

Rape Case Can't Be Quashed When Victim Has A Case That ‘Settlement' Was Made Under Threat and Coercion: SC

The Supreme Court of India, on 25th October 2019, in Miss XYZ v. State of Gujarat and another, Criminal Appeal No.1619 of 2019, set aside a Gujarat High Court order which had quashed a rape case by recording ‘settlement’ between the accused and the victim.

PMC Bank Fiasco

Questioning Efficacy of Regulatory Measures to Prevent Collusion Between Banks and Corporates for Fraudulent Disbursal of Loans

NCRB Report And Its Conceptual Flaws

Crime is an ever-existent feature of society.

Medical Report Or Education Certificate

Age Determination of ‘Children’ Under Juvenile Justice System

Demystifying The Concept Of Angel Tax In India

Mythologically, Angel refers to messengers of God who help the humans in distress and are supposed to be poster face of peace and humanity in the world.

How To Become A Corporate Lawyer After Graduation?

Today, with the increase in viewership of myriad web series, most of the law students have certainly binge-watched the shows like Boston Legal and/or Suits, and secretly intend to become Mike Ross, Harvey Spectre or Allen Shore of tomorrow. But first, it is imperative to know how to become a corporate lawyer, before trying to convert the day dreaming into a reality.

Role Of Smart Meters In Energy Management

Energy metering in India has evolved over several years. Apart from energy accounting and revenue management, it plays a crucial role in billing efficiency, renewable energy integration and load management. The Government of India is now focusing on the need to adopt prepaid and smart meters to bring down the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses.

Water-Food-Energy Nexus In India

In these times of agriculture crisis and falling water tables, it is important to rework policies to better address key challenges in the irrigation-power space, argues this article reproduced from TERI.

Investigating The Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) In Indian Industry

This paper attempts to provide the need, background and context for a comprehensive WEN strategic programme in Indian industry.

Wef Nexus – Applying An Inter-sectoral Lens To Meet Growing Needs

Ritu Thakur of the CDKN-Asia team and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia, describes how an inter-sectoral development approach in Nashik, the "backyard of Mumbai", is helping meet people's growing needs for water, energy and food.

Integrating Water Streams

This article discusses the concept and practice of Integrated Water Cycle Management, its growing relevance in the context of changing climate and customer values and also the irrelevance of the business model with which water utilities have been operating for long.

Exploring The Water-energy Nexus

There is a clear need in urban India and the countryside for concerted investigations that address the water sector's impact on energy resources, and the energy sector's impact on water resources, including development, operations and end-uses, says Hariharan Chandrashekar.

Young Achievers

Aswatha N.S.

welcome New Index

The release on september 30 of the School Education Quality Index (SEQI) by Niti Aayog — the Union government’s think tank — marks a new chapter in education development reportage and restoring competition between the states of the Indian Union after a gap of several years.

University Of Portsmouth, UK

Conferred university status in 1992, UoP is ranked among UK’s Top 50 universities by the Times Higher Education and is highly reputed for study programmes in democratic citizenship; sustainability and the environment

Sharanya Narayani International School, Bangalore

Within a short span of four years, this day-cum-boarding school affiliated with the most respected international exam boards has quickly made a favourable impression on the parents community of the IT city

LEAD SCHOOLS LEADER

Sumeet mehta is the co-founder and CEO of LEAD School, a comprehensive K-10 school academic system designed by researchers of Leadership Boulevard Pvt. Ltd, a “double impact bottom line” — social impact and for-profit — Mumbai-based company.