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Abandoned island of North Sentinel near India

14Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Abandoned island of North Sentinel near India

North Sentinel Island is one of the Andaman Islands, an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation. Who has defended, often by force, their protected isolation from the outside world North Sentinel is one of the islands of Andaman Islands. A chain island controlled by India. In the Bay of Bengal which also includes South Sentinel Island. The island chain is much closer to Myanmar and Thailand than to mainland India. Moreover, North Sentinel falls 36 km west of the town of Wandoor in South Andaman Island and 59 km north of South Sentinel Island. The island has a total area of about 59.67 square km. It is surrounded by coral reefs and lacks natural harbors. The entire island is full of forest and a narrow white s...

“Turtuk” The village that Lost its Country in 1971

24Jan

By Aqsa Azam4 Comments

Pakistan

“Turtuk” The village that Lost its Country in 1971

War is sometimes necessary but it costs hundreds of lives. Around 52 years ago people of Turtuk village slept in Pakistan but woke up as Indians. As surprising as it sounds, it's a historical fact. Turtuk was a border region in Pakistan until 1971. One fine day, it became a part of India. The unsettling effects of this switch are still visible. Shyok, which literally means ‘river of death,’ proves one in the dark night of 1971. On 14 December 1971, when the Indian Army captured this village, Turtuk, from Pakistan. At the edge of Baltistan, enclosed by the Karakoram mountain range with the Shyok flowing in the valley below, Turtuk was one of four villages captured by Indian forces. Also See: Mount Kailash: Centre of so many mysteries In 1971, one of history’s shortest wars wa...

Mount Kailash: Centre of so many mysteries

23Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Mount Kailash: Centre of so many mysteries

Mount Kailash is one of the most sacred and unique places on the earth. The center Shiv and Buddha lovers take this place as a holy pilgrimage. It has so many mysteries that dazzle the world amazingly. Mount Kailash is one of the peaks found in the Kailash ranges which is spread across India and Tibet. Mount Kailash is believed to be the holy abode of Lord Shiva. He is said to be in eternal meditation along with his consort Parvati and his much-loved vehicle Nandi. At an elevation of 6,656 meters above sea level, Mt.Kailash is not a high mountain in Tibet. But it's been worshipped as a famous sacred site by countless people of Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism. Strangely but its shape is like the pyramid of Egypt. Therefore, it is known as the “Biggest Man-made Pyramid”. It is ...

India surpassed China in terms of population as well

22Jan

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Global

India surpassed China in terms of population as well

According to new surveys and research, India is an upcoming superpower in the region in so many fields including population. In some instances it is alarming yet it creates a lot of opportunities for youth to grow and prosper. With big names shifting in India, it might be a massive change in the region. On New Year’s Day in 2021, nearly 67,000 babies were born across India. The highest number of births was given anywhere in the world that day, according to UNICEF. The record-breaking number also contributed to India’s latest achievement: becoming the world’s most populous country. India's population is increasing by 27 percent per year. India is among the eight countries expected to be responsible for more than half the projected increase in global population upto 2050. Since 1950 ...

Fully Automatic ‘ made in India’ Matro launched in Sydney

13Jan

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Fully Automatic ‘ made in India’ Matro launched in Sydney

A fully automatic 'Made in India' matro train has been launched in Sydney, Australia. This made a significant achievement for India's manufacturing industry. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) built the train. BEML is a leading Indian public sector company. Moreover, this is the first time that India has exported an Indian metro train to a foreign country. The launch ceremony took place at the Sydney Metro Trains Facility. The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra, unveiled the train. Moreover, Berejiklian praised the train's high quality and advanced technology. He also stated that it would be a great addition to Sydney's public transport system. The 'Made in India' matro train comes with several state-of-the-a...