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Phytoplankton Bloom Creates Spectacular Halo Around New Zealand’s Chatham Islands

Jan 19, 2026

Spectacular Phytoplankton Bloom Lights Up Waters Around Chatham Islands

A vivid phytoplankton bloom has drawn global scientific attention to the remote Chatham Islands, located about 800 kilometres east of New Zealand’s South Island. Observed in January 2026, swirling bands of green and blue formed a striking halo around the islands—clearly visible from space—showcasing the region’s distinctive oceanographic setting.

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Indian Scientists Discover New Blind Caecilian Species in Western Ghats

Jan 19, 2026

New Limbless Amphibian Species Discovered in Northern Western Ghats

In a notable contribution to India’s faunal diversity records, a team of Indian scientists has identified a rare, previously unknown subterranean amphibian species from the northern Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The species, named “Gegeneophis valmiki”, was discovered by a multi-institutional research team spearheaded by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The findings have been formally documented in the peer-reviewed international journal “Phyllomedusa”.

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Wolf Puppy’s Last Meal Unlocks Woolly Rhinoceros Genome from the Ice Age

Jan 18, 2026

Ice Age Discovery: Woolly Rhinoceros Genome Recovered from Wolf Puppy’s Stomach

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have recovered a complete genome of the woolly rhinoceros from undigested stomach contents of a 14,400-year-old wolf puppy preserved in Siberian permafrost. The puppy, discovered near the village of Tumat in northeastern Siberia, had consumed meat from a woolly rhinoceros shortly before its death, providing scientists with an unprecedented genetic window into the final days of this iconic Ice Age species.

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IIM Rohtak Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma Wins Exemplary Governance Leadership Award

Jan 18, 2026

IIM Rohtak Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma Honoured with Exemplary Governance Leadership Award

Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director of Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, has been conferred the Exemplary Governance Leadership Award at the World Management Congress held in New Delhi. The recognition highlights sustained institutional progress driven by structured governance reforms, academic innovation, and financial discipline, placing IIM Rohtak among India’s steadily advancing management institutions.

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Vijender Singh Joins Asian Boxing Council, Marking New Chapter in Indian Boxing

Jan 18, 2026

Vijender Singh Appointed to Asian Boxing Council, Strengthening India’s Role in Boxing Governance

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking a significant transition from elite athlete to continental sports administrator. The appointment reflects India’s growing influence in international boxing governance and recognises Vijender Singh’s enduring contribution to the sport at both amateur and professional levels.

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