12th Samvad Conclave Opens in Jamshedpur with Traditional Tribal Rituals

The 12th edition of the Samvad Conclave commenced in Jamshedpur with vibrant tribal rituals, reaffirming India’s deep-rooted indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage. Supported by the Tata Steel Foundation, the annual gathering provides a unique platform for tribal communities, knowledge-keepers, artists and youth to celebrate identity, resilience and ecological wisdom.

Todd Snider, Alt-Country Musician and Master Storyteller, Dies at 59

The alt-country and Americana music community is grieving the death of Todd Snider, the acclaimed singer-songwriter celebrated for his narrative finesse, sharp humour and trailblazing influence on modern roots music. Snider, aged 59, leaves behind a rich musical legacy shaped by authenticity and an unmistakable storytelling voice.

Rediscovery of Moema claudiae in Bolivia After Two Decades

The rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a rare South American seasonal killifish, has generated significant excitement among conservation biologists working in Bolivia’s fragile lowland ecosystems. Believed lost for more than 20 years, the species’ reappearance highlights both the resilience of nature and the urgent conservation challenges facing seasonal wetlands in the Amazon–savanna transition zone.

ISRO Confirms Chandrayaan-4 for 2028 and Space Station Plan for 2035

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially confirmed major upcoming missions, including Chandrayaan-4, India’s first lunar sample-return mission, slated for 2028, and the development of a fully indigenous Indian Space Station by 2035. These milestones mark a decisive expansion of India’s deep-space exploration and human-spaceflight ambitions.

Ancient RNA Recovered from a 39,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth

In a breakthrough for palaeogenomics, scientists have successfully sequenced ancient RNA from a 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth, offering unprecedented insight into cellular activity shortly before its death. The discovery demonstrates that even fragile molecules like RNA—known for rapid degradation—can survive for tens of thousands of years under ideal permafrost conditions.