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NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter

December 14, 2025

NASA Faces Setback After Losing Contact with MAVEN Spacecraft

NASA has reported a sudden loss of communication with the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, triggering concern within the planetary science community. MAVEN, which has been orbiting Mars for more than ten years, stopped transmitting signals after passing behind the planet, an otherwise routine orbital event. When communication failed to resume, engineers began emergency recovery procedures to diagnose the anomaly.

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UNESCO Safeguards Endangered Traditional Arts and Crafts

December 14, 2025

UNESCO Expands Protection for Endangered Cultural Traditions

UNESCO has strengthened global efforts to preserve cultural diversity by adding several endangered traditional arts and crafts to its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The latest inscriptions highlight cultural practices that face the risk of extinction due to modernisation, declining community participation, and socio-economic pressures. By recognising these traditions, UNESCO aims to mobilise international attention, funding, and community-driven action to ensure their survival.

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Satya Nadella Highlights India’s Leadership in Agentic AI

December 14, 2025

India Emerges as a Powerhouse in Agentic Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted India’s rapidly expanding leadership in artificial intelligence, especially in the adoption and deployment of agentic AI systems. Speaking in Bengaluru during Microsoft’s AI Tour of India, Nadella said the country is witnessing unprecedented momentum among developers, enterprises, and institutions, positioning India as a key driver of global AI innovation.

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National Film Heritage Mission Preserves India’s Cinematic Legacy

December 14, 2025

India Strengthens Film Preservation Through National Film Heritage Mission

The Government of India is accelerating efforts to protect and revive the country’s rich cinematic heritage through the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). The programme focuses on rescuing ageing and endangered films by digitising, restoring, and archiving them using advanced technologies. With many early films facing irreversible deterioration, NFHM represents a crucial step in ensuring that India’s audiovisual history is preserved for future generations.

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INSV Kaundinya to Sail to Muscat, Reviving India’s Ancient Maritime Legacy

December 14, 2025

INSV Kaundinya Sets Sail to Reconnect with India’s Maritime Past

India is preparing to relive its ancient seafaring traditions as INSV Kaundinya, a hand-stitched replica of a 5th-century Indian merchant vessel, readies for a historic international voyage to Muscat, Oman. The wooden ship has departed from the naval base at Karwar and is currently en route to Porbandar, Gujarat, from where it will begin its trans-Arabian Sea journey later this month.

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