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May 2025

Religion 101: The Ancient Kumbh Mela – A Deep Dive Into The Celebrations

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The Maha 2025, held in Prayagraj from January 13th to February 26th, 2025, witnessed an extraordinary gathering of faith, with over 400 million devotees expected and reports suggesting the actual attendance surpassed this figure, possibly reaching over 660 million by the conclusion. The logistics involved in managing such a massive congregation are staggering, requiring meticulous planning and execution across various sectors. Image source: Kumbh Camp India

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History 101: The Incredible Silk Road: Bridging East and West

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The Road wasn’t a single, precisely measured road with a definitive length, but rather a network of interconnected trade routes across , connecting the East and West. Its length varied depending on the specific routes taken, but it’s generally estimated to be around 4,000 miles (over 6,400 kilometers). Some estimates even suggest it could have been as long as 7,000 miles (over 11,000 kilometers) if all the branches and connecting paths are considered. Image source: Kelvin / Wikipedia

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Movie 101: 2011 War Horse’s Heartfelt & Beautiful Pre-Credit Closing Scene

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Horse (2011) earned USD178 million worldwide in the box office worldwide, making it the 40th top-grossing at the domestic box office first released in 2011. War Horse was recognized as one of the ten best films of 2011 by the American Institute and the National Board of Review. It also received several award nominations, including Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. Image source: IMDB

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Nature 101: Roaring Tigers – Shrinking Population, Urgent Conservation

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Malayan tigers, critically endangered and found only on the Malay Peninsula, are smaller than other tiger subspecies. Sporting distinctive, narrower black stripes, they inhabit tropical rainforests but face severe from habitat loss due to and agricultural expansion, as well as poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. Their population is estimated to be fewer than 150 individuals in the wild, making urgent efforts crucial for their survival. They are a national symbol of , representing strength and pride. Photo by James Lee/Pexels

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Military 101: The Dassault Rafale – History, Variants, Comparisons, and Export Success

Rafale French France Fighter Jet IAF Flight

The Dassault Rafale, a 4.5 generation, twin-engine, multirole fighter jet, was initially procured by in a 2016 deal for 36 . These currently operate from IAF bases in Ambala (Haryana) and Hasimara (West Bengal). The Indian Air Force is also reportedly planning to acquire another 40 Rafale jets for its land-based fleet and 26 Rafale-M variants for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, with a potential option to increase the Navy’s order to 62 aircraft. Image source: Capt. Jason Smith / Wikimedia

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Technology 101: Space Debris – Growing Threat and Positive Solutions

Space Debris Satellite Human

This computer-generated image visualizes tracked objects in orbit, approximately 95% of which are non-functional orbital debris. Each dot represents an object’s current location, scaled for graphic visibility rather than actual size relative to Earth. The greater concentration of objects over the northern hemisphere is largely attributed to Russian debris in high-inclination, high-eccentricity orbits. Image source: NASA Orbital Debris Program Office.

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