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World’s first octopus farm coming in Spain, triggers concerns over ethics

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World’s first octopus farm is coming in Spain. As per information, a Spanish company plans to open the first commercial octopus farm next year, however as scientists discover more about the enigmatic animals, some have warned that it could spell an ethical and environmental disaster.

Between 2010 and 2019, the value of the global octopus trade ballooned to £2bn.

Octopuses are extremely intelligent and extremely curious. And it’s well known they are not happy in conditions of captivity,’ says WWF’s Raul Garcia

Urvashi Rautela b’day special: See how she got into fashion and entertainment after diverting from IIT dreams…

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Urvashi Rautela will celebrate her 28th birthday this year on February 25. The actress, also a sizzling model, is well-adept in the task of stealing the show. On her special day, let’s know about her journey of becoming a Diva. 

Urvashi was born on 25th February 1994 in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand but was brought up in Haridwar. After her schooling days, she pursued her college from University Of Delhi.

Aiming of becoming a model ever since her young days, she tried for it and received 100% scholarship from New York Film academy for her participation in International beauty pageant. In her early career, Urvashi has interest in studying engineering and later appeared for IIT exams but finally decided to go towards fashion industry. 

In 2011 , she won the title of Miss Asian Super Model. In the same year, she won Miss Tourism Queen of the Year at International level. She grabbed eyeballs of people and represented India in Miss Universe 2015 , however failed to achieve the title but she got name and fame by that event. Now she is ruling over millions of hearts and has embarked her sojourn in Fashion Industry. She also won the title of Miss Diva 2015. 

In the year 2021, she was elected as a judge of Miss Universe which itself is a great moment of pride for us the proud Indians. 

Her participation in International Events paved a path for her in Film Industry.

She is appeared in movies like Singh Saab the Great, Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti, Kaabil and Hate Story. 

She is in the entertainment field for more than a decade and enjoying a decent career.

She was also awarded with the title of ‘Youngest Most Beautiful Woman in the Universe 2018’ by the government & tourism of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 

 Apart from acting and modelling, her hobbies are dancing, cooking, singing, and traveling. She also runs a foundation known as Urvashi Rautela Foundation for the social cause.

Reena Dwivedi: The UP poll officer in yellow saree now rocks in another stunning appearance – watch out her photos here!

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Reena Dwivedi, Electoral polling officer, who became an internet sensation during the 2017 Uttar Pradesh elections, and then once again in 2019, for wearing a gorgeous yellow saree, is now turning heads in the polling site in Uttar Pradesh.

Making a comeback during the UP assembly elections in 2022, Reena Dwivedi wears another stunning look and her photos from the polling site are going viral once again. She has grabbed attention with her look yet again gearing up for the fourth phase of the polls.

Reena Dwivedi: The UP poll officer in yellow saree now rocks in another stunning appearance – watch out her photos here!

Last time, Dwivedi wore traditional with her breezy and stunning yellow saree, but this time, her look was different and hence she became a viral internet sensation once again with her new avatar at a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh.

As opposed to last time, Reena this time was seen wearing a sleeveless black top and beige high waist pants, she carried a pinkish-red bag. Her photos were snapped when she was arriving on duty at the polling station in Bastiya, Gosaiganj booth number 114 in Lucknow.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa: Meet this child prodigy who defeated chess champion Magnus Carlsen

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Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, a 16-year-old young boy, created history after defeating world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters. Wanna know who this boy is. EBNW Story writes about the child prodigy…

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was born on 10 August 2005 in Chennai. He is the sibling of noted Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu and is the fifth-youngest person after Abhimanyu Mishra, Gukesh D, Sergey Karjakin, and Javokhir Sindarovt to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

Praggnanandhaa won the World Youth Chess Championship Under-8 title in 2013. 

At 7, the victory secured him the title of FIDE Master, an open title that is below Grandmaster and International Master.

His trail of victories continued in 2016 when he became the youngest International Master in history at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Two years later, at 12 years, 10 months and 13 days, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest Grandmaster after Russian chess star Sergey Karjakin.

After his victory, five-time world champion and India’s first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand, congratulated Praggnanandhaa on his achievement in a tweet.

Praggnanadhaa, according to a report on ESPN, has completely stayed away from social media. This according to his coach RB Ramesh helps in easing the pressure of being watched.

His win at the online rapid chess competition have ushered in wishes and greetings from celebrities and thought leaders across the spectrum who have congratulated the teenager.

His contest against world champion Carlsen from Norway makes the victory even more emphatic. 

Carlsen had successively won three championships

What is interesting is the fact that the 16-year-old manoeuvre has defeated his 31-year-old opponent. Praggnanandhaa is also the fifth-youngest person ever to clinch the title of Grandmaster.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the chess champion from his twitter handle.

“What a wonderful feeling it must be for Pragg. All of 16, and to have beaten the experienced & decorated Magnus Carlsen, and that too while playing black, is magical! Best wishes on a long & successful chess career ahead. You’ve made India proud!” tweeted Sachin.

Yashoda Jayanti 2022: Know history, significance and quotes

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Yashoda Jayanti 2022, an auspicious festival for all Hindus, is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna’s foster mother Yashoda. This year, the festival will be observed on February 22nd. 

The day is celebrated on Shastthi tithi of the Falgun month each year when the devotees observe this day with great pomp and fervor. Devotees worship Mata Yashoda and thank her for raising Krishna Ji. 

The special day is celebrated with pomp and fervour in the temples of Shri Krishna such as ISKCON temples all over the world.

On the occasion of Yashoda Jayanti 2022, mothers observe fast for their children and wish for their happiness. The day holds special significance in states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South Indian states. 

EBNW Story brings in some wishes, messages, greeting, and quotes which can be shared among family and friends…

May Maa Yashoda rid you of all your worries on this day. Happy Yashoda Jayanti!

Let there be love, happiness and laughter in your life with Maa Yashoda’s blessings. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Yashoda Jayanti!

I am praying for you and I know he is listening, May Makhanchor bring ananda and prosperity to your home, Wish you a Blessed Yashoda Jayanti

May da Natkhat Nandlal always give you, many reasons to be happy and you find peace in Krishna’s consciousness. Happy Yashoda Jayanti.
“Mother Yashoda bless you with son’s happiness”

Anand Omang Bhayo, Jai Ho Nand Lal Ki. Anand Anand Bhayo, Jai Kanhiya Lal Ki. Happy Yashoda Jayanti

National Science Day 2022: Know theme, history and significance

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National Science Day is celebrated each year on February 28 to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’, which is a particular phenomenon of light scattering by matter uncovered by the Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.

CV Raman was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery on Raman Effect.

History of the National Science Day

In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) requested the Central Government to designate February 28 as the National Science Day (NSD).

The aim behind the initiative was to honor the achievements of Sir C.V. Raman as well as other scientists for their achievements in the scientific field.

The National Science Day, after approval, is celebrated all over India in schools, colleges, universities and other institutions. 

The National Council for Science and Technology Communication, following the first NSD in Feb 28, 1987, announced the creation of the National Science Popularization awards which recognised individuals for their contributions in the realm of science and communication.

National Science Day 2022: Theme

  • The theme of the National Science Day 2022 is, “integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future”.

Significance of National Science Day

The NSD is celebrated to spread the message about the significance of science and its ability to improve the daily lives of people.

Themes of National Science Day

Since 1999, the National Science Day has been celebrated keeping in mind certain specific themes. They are as follows:

National Science Day

YearTheme
1999Our Changing Earth
2000Recreating Interest in Basic Science
2001Information Technology for Science Education
2002Wealth From Waste
200350 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF – The Blueprint of Life
2004Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
2005Celebrating Physics
2006Nurture Nature for our future
2007More Crop Per Drop
2008Understanding the Planet Earth
2009Expanding Horizons of Science
2010Gender Equity, Science & Technology for Sustainable Development
2011Chemistry in Daily Life
2012Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety
2013Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security
2014Fostering Scientific Temper
2015Science for Nation Building
2016Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
2017Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
2018Science and Technology for a sustainable future
2019Science for the People, and the People for Science
2020Women in Science
2021Future of STI: Impact on Education Skills and Work

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day: Know history and significance 

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Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day is celebrated each year on February 20 as these two northeastern states attained statehood on February 20, 1987 following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.

The mountainous frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh, which in Sanskrit means ‘land of the rising sun’, is situated in the northeastern part of the country. It was formerly known as the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA)

Until it was made a union territory in 1972 and a full-fledged state on February 20, 1987, it was part of Assam.

Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by Bhutan to the west, Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Myanmar and Nagaland to the south and southeast and Assam to the south and southwest.

Mizoram meanwhile is bounded by Myanmar to the east and south, Bangladesh to its west, Tripura to the northwest, Assam to the north, and Manipur to the northeast.

The ‘Land of Mizos’ was earlier called as the Lushai hills district of Assam before it was renamed as the Mizo hills District in 1954 and became union territory in 1972 and it achieved statehood on February 20, 1987.

On 21st February (1987), these two states came into being as the 23rd and 24th states of the Indian Union respectively.

Mizoram Facts

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram statehood day: Know history and significance 
  • Capital: Aizawl
  • Sex Ratio: 975 female per 1000 male (National: 943)
  • Literacy: 91.58 % (National: 74.04%)
  • Mizoram shares the International Border with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
  • It has the highest concentration (percentage) of tribal population among all states of India.
  • According to the ISFR 2019, Mizoram has the maximum forest cover as a percentage of their own geographical area at (85.4%).

Arunachal Pradesh

  • Capital: Itanagar
  • Sex Ratio: 938 female per 1000 male (National: 943)
  • Literacy: 65.38 % (National: 74.04%)
  • Arunachal Pradesh shares an international border with Bhutan, China and Myanmar.
  • It is the largest state area wise in the north-eastern region, even larger than Assam which is the most populous.
  • It is inhabited by the world’s largest variety (diversity) of ethnic tribal groups and subgroups.

Mumbai Suburban Railway makes the busiest network connecting 119 stations

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Mumbai Suburban Railway, coming under the Indian Railways, plays a pivotal role in the public transport system of the metro city.

Being the busiest Suburban Railway Network in India, this railway line is also known as lifeline to the Nation as it connects many local districts to suburbs. 

The best part of this railway network is that you get unique travel experience along with a socialising platform. 

This busiest Suburban Railway stretches up to the length of 427.5 kilometers.

Mumbai’s local trains carry about 7.5 million passengers every day, packed, on average, to 2.6 times of their capacity.  And hence it makes it the most crowded and Busiest Suburban Railway Network.  

The trains on track runs with the average speed of 30km/h (19 mph). Yearly ridership is around 2.64 billion which is quite high. Passengers can use seen climbing on a train.

This Busiest Suburban Railway daily networks with 119 stations. Trains run from 04:00 until 01:00, and some trains also run up to 02:30 am.

Morning peak hour for Mumbai locals is  8.30-9.30am with 6,32,000 travelling in it. Evening peak hour ranges from  6-7 pm with 587,000 passengers.

About Indian Railways

Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and the second largest in the world.

In India, on 16th April 1853, the first passenger train between Mumbai and Thane ran for the distance of 34 km. 

World Day of Social Justice: Know significance, theme and history…

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The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated each year on February 20 across the world. On 26 November 2007, the UN General Assembly declared that this day will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.

An underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations is defined as Social Justice according to the official website of the United Nations Organization. 

The principles of Social Justice are upheld to promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous people and migrants. Promoting development and human dignity through Social Justice is the core value of the UN. 

World Social Justice Day Theme

The theme this year of the World Day of Social Justice is “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”. The focus will be on the formalization of employment as a prerequisite for reducing poverty and inequality. 

World Social Justice Day Purpose

The purpose of the day is to raise your voice against social injustice and to promote social justice throughout the world. The objective of the day is to bring the various communities globally closer and together that can help to eliminate poverty, physical and gender discrimination, racism, religious discrimination, illiteracy, and biases, etc. If societies of the planet become pure from the mentioned curses, only then a diverse global culture can emerge where everyone has equal opportunities and everyone has acceptance for others

The commemorative event has been held since its first proclamation by the General Assembly in 2007 under the leadership of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

The commemoration supports efforts by the international community to search for solutions to achieve sustainable development and fulfil many of the aspirations set out in the Secretary-General’s report, including poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, universal social protection, gender equality and social justice for all.

Water taxi service connects Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra

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The water taxi service between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai has been inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Belapur Jetty project, which started in January 2019, was wrapped up in September 2021. This project, which was funded under the Sagarmala program, cost a total of Rs. 8.37 crore.

Water taxi service connecting points

The newly inaugurated waterway will be connected with the water taxi service, with Belapur, Nerul, and Elephanta Islands. For the first time, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai shall be linked by dependable and fast transportation services, which will help to cut travel time.

What is Water Taxi

A water bus or water taxi is a kind of watercraft which is used to provide private or public transportation in urban areas.  Its service may be planned with multiple stops, which are similar to a bus, or is available on-demand to many locations, similar to a taxi. The first known water taxi service started operating around the area which later became known as Manchester, England.

Sagarmala Programme

The Indian government’s Sagarmala Program aims to improve the country’s logistics industry. The programme aims to maximize the potential of coastlines and rivers in order to reduce the amount of infrastructure needed to fulfill the logistics goal of the nation.