India Focuses on Sustainable Cold Water Fisheries Development at Srinagar Meet

The Department of Fisheries organised the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar. The conference gathered policymakers, scientists, industry representatives and fisheries stakeholders to discuss strategies for expanding and sustaining the cold water fisheries sector in India. The event was held under the guidance of Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and was attended by Manoj Sinha and Omar Abdullah.

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 Launches 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated Yoga Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi, initiating the 100-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The event, organised by the Ministry of Ayush, aims to expand the global movement of Yoga as a practice supporting physical health, mental well-being and preventive healthcare. Over the past decade, participation in the International Day of Yoga has increased significantly across countries, highlighting its growing global acceptance.

Kurumba Art of Nilgiris Gains Attention After Padma Shri for Krishnan ‘Kitna’ Raghavan

The announcement of a Padma Shri for tribal artist Krishnan Raghavan has brought national attention to the fragile heritage of Kurumba painting in the Nilgiris. Raghavan, popularly known by the pen name “Kitna,” received the honour posthumously for his efforts to preserve a centuries-old tribal art tradition. While the award celebrated his contribution, it also highlighted the uncertain future of the cultural practice he worked tirelessly to sustain.

Arpita Patra Becomes Second Indian Woman to Climb Nevado Ojos del Salado

Arpita Patra, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, has successfully climbed Nevado Ojos del Salado, reaching the summit at 6,893 metres on March 6. With this achievement, she became the second Indian woman to scale the tallest volcanic peak on Earth. The accomplishment highlights an inspiring combination of academic excellence and extreme mountaineering.

Scientists Identify Rare Chelonus Wasp in Northeast India

Scientists have discovered a rare parasitic wasp species from a tea plantation in Assam, highlighting the rich but underexplored biodiversity of plantation ecosystems. The research was carried out by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, and the Kalinga Foundation.