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National Mathematics Day 2025: Honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan’s Enduring Legacy

December 22, 2025

Why India Observes National Mathematics Day on December 22

India observes National Mathematics Day every year on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematical minds the world has ever produced. The occasion celebrates his extraordinary contributions to mathematics and seeks to promote the importance of mathematical thinking in everyday life, beyond classrooms and examinations.

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Cube-Shaped Skull Discovery in Mexico Reveals Rare Cranial Deformation Practice

December 22, 2025

Ancient Mesoamerican Rituals Uncovered Through Unique Cube-Shaped Human Skull

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a uniquely cube-shaped human skull, providing rare and striking evidence of an ancient cultural practice previously undocumented in the region. The discovery offers fresh insight into concepts of identity, ritual expression, and social organisation among pre-Hispanic communities of Mesoamerica.

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Tamil Nadu Launches Conservation Drive for Smooth-Coated Otters in Cauvery Delta

December 22, 2025

Protecting the Smooth-Coated Otter: Tamil Nadu’s New Freshwater Conservation Initiative

Tamil Nadu has launched a dedicated conservation initiative to protect the smooth-coated otter in the Cauvery Delta, addressing rising human–wildlife conflict and the rapid degradation of freshwater habitats. The programme reflects increasing concern over the declining presence of this vulnerable species in the state’s riverine ecosystems.

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Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet Around a Pulsar

December 22, 2025

PSR J2322-2650b: An Extreme Carbon-Rich World Revealed by James Webb

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered one of the most extreme and scientifically puzzling exoplanets ever observed. Known as PSR J2322-2650b, the planet lies around 2,000 light-years from Earth and exhibits a striking lemon-like shape, challenging existing ideas about planetary structure, composition, and survival in hostile cosmic environments.

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Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Indian Woman to Cross 4,000 T20I Runs

December 22, 2025

Mandhana Creates History in Women’s T20 Cricket Against Sri Lanka

Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana scripted a historic milestone during the first Women’s T20 International against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam, becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to score over 4,000 runs in T20 internationals. The achievement further cements her status as one of the most consistent and influential batters in the history of women’s cricket.

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