In a lecture at the Science Gallery Bengaluru, ecologist Mahesh Sankaran stressed the importance of grasslands, and why we must conserve them

Mahesh Sankaran | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Dr. Mahesh Sankaran, explained the evolution, diversity and conservation challenges of the grassland ecosystem during his lecture The Untold Story of Grasses held recently at the Science Gallery Bengaluru. Mahesh’s research includes studying grasslands in Africa […]

School Holidays: Heavy Rainfall alert in Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pune, West Bengal: Are schools closed in your city?

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As monsoon rains intensify across parts of southern and eastern India, several states have issued weather alerts and school holiday notifications to ensure student safety. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts in many districts across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. While some states have already declared holidays […]

10 powerful hacks to sharpen focus and enhance your preparation for the exams

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Exam preparation is often a test not just of knowledge, but of discipline, focus, and mental endurance. While mastering the syllabus is crucial, your ability to maintain concentration can be the ultimate game-changer. If distractions and waning attention are holding you back, adopting targeted strategies to sharpen your focus can dramatically improve your study efficiency […]

10 time management techniques that can define success in competitive examinations

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How you manage your time decides your ability to create and get opportunities. By improving your time management skills, you can prioritize what matters most, reduce stress, and accomplish more with less effort. Getting a hang- over productivity allows you to focus on activities that have the highest returns, whether that’s building a business, growing […]

Kurma mela: The science of the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles 

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The Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), a vulnerable sea turtle species, made headlines earlier this year: a record-breaking seven lakh turtles had nested at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach alone in March. These turtles are renowned for their synchronised mass nesting events called arribada, a Spanish word that means “arrival”. For many people, the Rushikulya arribada signalled […]