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Gujarat Launches 5th Edition of herSTART Programme to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Mar 06, 2026

Bhupendra Patel Unveils herSTART 2026 and Research Park at Gujarat University

Bhupendra Patel launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. The event also marked the inauguration of a new research park aimed at strengthening the state’s innovation and startup ecosystem. The initiative is implemented by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council, which provides incubation and mentorship support to women-led startups.

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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative Revives Groundwater in Chhattisgarh’s Korea District

Mar 06, 2026

Community-Led Water Conservation Model Emerges in Korea District, Chhattisgarh

Korea District Chhattisgarh has emerged as a significant example of community-driven water conservation through the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative. The programme encourages farmers to voluntarily dedicate a small share of their farmland to structures designed for groundwater recharge and rainwater conservation. The campaign operates under the Aawa Paani Jhoki movement and emphasises participatory approaches to ensure long-term water sustainability in rural communities.

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Ashmolean Museum to Return Tirumankai Alvar Bronze Statue to India

Mar 05, 2026

16th-Century Tamil Nadu Temple Idol Repatriated from Oxford Museum

A 16th-century bronze statue of Tirumankai Alvar is set to be returned to India by the Ashmolean Museum. The sculpture, approximately 57.5 centimetres tall, has been part of the museum’s collection since 1967. Recent research established that the statue originally belonged to a temple in Tamil Nadu, prompting the decision to repatriate the artefact. The move reflects growing international efforts to return cultural objects to their countries of origin.

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Zhurong Rover Finds Evidence of Ancient Beaches on Mars

Mar 05, 2026

Radar Data Suggests Mars Once Had Oceans and Shorelines

New radar observations from the Zhurong rover indicate that Mars may once have hosted beaches similar to those found on Earth. Scientists have long suspected that the Red Planet once possessed large bodies of water, but direct geological evidence has remained limited. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presents stronger evidence based on subsurface radar data that reveals buried structures resembling coastal deposits.

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200,000-Year-Old DNA Discovered at Schöningen Archaeological Site

Mar 05, 2026

Ancient Horse DNA Found in German Sediments Challenges Preservation Theory

Scientists have identified genetic material nearly 200,000 years old at the Schöningen archaeological site in Lower Saxony, Germany. The discovery challenges the long-held belief that extremely old DNA can survive only in frozen or cave environments. Researchers found that the genetic material remained preserved in open-air sediments exposed to varying climatic conditions for thousands of years. The findings were published in the scientific journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

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