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UVIT Completes 10 Years: IIA Marks a Decade of India UV Astronomy Leadership

December 08, 2025

India Celebrates 10 Years of UVIT, AstroSat’s Flagship Ultraviolet Telescope

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has marked a major scientific milestone by celebrating ten years of successful operation of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), one of the flagship payloads aboard AstroSat. A dedicated workshop in Bengaluru reflected on UVIT’s legacy, its technological sophistication and its foundational role in shaping India’s upcoming ultraviolet astronomy missions.

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New Semi-Aquatic Spider Dolomedes indicus Discovered in Kerala

December 08, 2025

Kerala Scientists Discover Dolomedes indicus, India’s First Confirmed Fishing Spider

A team of researchers in Kerala has documented Dolomedes indicus, a newly identified semi-aquatic spider and the first confirmed representative of the Dolomedes genus recorded in India. Found in the lush rainforests of Wayanad, the discovery strengthens the Western Ghats’ reputation as a global biodiversity hotspot and brings renewed attention to the ecological importance of freshwater habitats.

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RBI’s December 2025 Policy: OMO Boost and Dollar–Rupee Swap Explained

December 08, 2025

RBI’s December 2025 Policy: Major Liquidity Boost Through OMOs and FX Swap

The Reserve Bank of India, in its December 2025 policy review, rolled out substantial liquidity measures to stabilise financial markets and ease the strain caused by the rupee’s recent fall past ₹90 per US dollar. Key initiatives include ₹1 trillion worth of open market operation (OMO) purchases and a three-year dollar–rupee buy/sell swap totalling $5 billion. Together, these tools aim to support monetary transmission and calm currency-driven liquidity pressures.

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Bibha Chowdhuri: India Forgotten Pioneer of Particle Physics

December 08, 2025

Bibha Chowdhuri: The Rediscovered Luminary of Indian Physics

Bibha Chowdhuri, long absent from mainstream scientific narratives, is now being rightfully recognised as one of India’s earliest and most remarkable women physicists. A pioneer in cosmic ray research, she laid groundwork in particle physics decades before her contributions were acknowledged. A new biography finally brings her achievements back into national focus.

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Megaloblatta longipennis: World Largest Winged Cockroach Explained

December 08, 2025

Megaloblatta longipennis: The Giant Winged Cockroach of the Rainforests

Megaloblatta longipennis, the largest known winged cockroach on Earth, remains a subject of scientific curiosity for its exceptional size and specialised adaptations. Native to the dense tropical forests of Peru, Ecuador and Panama, this elusive species has drawn entomological interest since the late 1800s due to its unusual morphology and evolutionary traits.

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