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Deep Dive Dubai – The World’s Deepest Swimming Pool is 60 meters deep in Dubai

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Dubai has always set records in every terms by bringing up the biggest building and biggest mall in the world. Now, it opened yet another architectural marvel up to the public- the deepest dive pool in the world. 

Located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba, the pool at Deep Dive Dubai extends to a breathtaking depth of 60.02 metres and contains 14 million litres of water.

With a staggering depth of 196 feet, the pool, part of the new Deep Dive Dubai attraction has stolen the record from Poland’s Deepspot, which has a depth of over 45 meters.

The Deep Dive Dubai pool is filled with 14 million liters of fresh water — the volume of six Olympic-sized swimming pools — and is at least four times bigger than any other diving pool in the world. Guinness awarded it the “Deepest swimming pool for diving” title on June 27.

The facility is open by invitation only for now but will open to the public later this year. 

Videos of the pool were shared online by Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A keen diver, he was reportedly one of the first visitors and took to Twitter sharing a clip. “An entire world awaits you at Deep Dive Dubai the world’s deepest pool, with a depth of 60 meters,” he said in in posts. 

Water temperature is maintained at 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), a comfortable temperature for wearing a thin wetsuit or a swimsuit. 

Deep Dive Dubai is now open and offering a variety of experiences including discovery dives for first timers, scuba dives, freedives as well as diving courses and workshops on all levels of diving from beginner to technical instructors,” the pool’s website says.

India: Let’s explore top five forbidden places in Ladakh, Kerala, Maharashtra and others…

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India has unbelievably gorgeous and iconic places, some of them we have visited and some we wish to visit. But do you know there are some places which are forbidden to visit? There are mysterious, secret, and unbelievable places in India that you, unfortunately, cannot explore.  

Here are 5 forbidden places of India as explored by Aakanksha Umath…

  1. Stok Kangri, Ladakh

Located in one of the most popular attractions of Ladakh, Hemis National Park, Stok Kangri Peak is one of the highest trekking peaks in India that is closed due to over-tourism. In December 2019, the All Ladakh Tour Operators Association affirmed that Stok Kangri is closed for trekking and climbing from 2020 to 2023.

2. Upper Part of Pangong Tso, Ladakh 

Although Pangong Tso is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India, a major part of the area that surrounds the lake remains inaccessible for tourists. The reason behind it is that around 50 per cent of the lake falls in the disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) in fact separates the Indian controlled territory from Chinese controlled territory, which passes through the lake. Thus, one can visit only that part of the lake that lies on the Indian side. 

3. BARC Mumbai 

BARC or the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, located in a suburb in Mumbai is one of the restricted places for tourists in India. Since its India’s premier nuclear research centre, tourists and visitors cannot enter the facility due to security reasons. However, only researchers and students are allowed to visit; that too, after taking a series of permissions from government institutions.

4. Silent Valley National Park 

Due to a recent Maoist attack at Silent Valley National Park in Kerala there has been a considerable decline in the tourist influx. The tropical evergreen forests of the national park is bestowed with unspoilt natural beauty. You will be amazed by the beauty of this place. This is one of the most stunning prohibited places in India.  

5. Chambal River Basin 

The unmatched beauty of Chambal has been long reigned by some of India’s most infamous outlaws, who also seemed to have fancied the creativity of Bollywood movie makers since a long time. However, the danger of falling prey to the regional dacoits is still quite possible and hence it’s usually avoided by travellers. You will be blown away by how magnificent this destination is. It’s the most famous forbidden places in India.

Do note: This article is not meant to discourage tourism in India in any way, but to make you aware of spots that are forbidden for travellers in India. 

These four spectacular pyramids are not in Egypt but are beautiful…

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The ancient masonry structures, Pyramids,  are unquestionably the iconic symbol of Egypt. But it is not the only country that is home to pyramids. Do you know that there are also some other spectacular Pyramids too which are not in Egypt. The ancient structures have been built across the world and there are some striking examples that can be found in America, Asia, and even Europe.

Here are 4 Spectacular Pyramids of the world. Aakanksha Umath reports…

1. Chinese Pyramids 

Many ancient Chinese emperors have been buried in pyramids that can now be found all over China, especially around the Xi’an and Luoyang regions. While these pyramids are quite distinct from each other, they are actually earthworks that are designed to look like burial mounds. Further, the outer parts are covered by trees and grass so that they resemble hills and not any man made structures. 

2. Pyramids of Tikal, Guatemala 

Spread across the thick rainforest of northern Guatemala, you will find remains of five pyramid temples that were built by the Mayans to honour their gods between 300 to 900 AD. Forgotten and remaining abandoned for around 800 years, these structures were gradually swallowed by the jungle. However, one can still spot the tallest, Pyramid IV, which seems like peeping through the canopy. 

3. Borobudur, Indonesia

Although the nine stacked platforms of this world’s largest Buddhist temple may not likely be considered a traditional pyramid, it is quite majestic. Built by the Sailendra Dynasty during the 9th century, its Javanese Buddhist architecture displays influences of Indian Gupta art. After 100 years of its construction, it was left abandoned, which was later rediscovered in 1814 by British Lieutenant Governor Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Now, devotees visit this site to circumambulate clockwise along the walkways to reach the uppermost level. 

4. Nubian Pyramids, Sudan 

They might be smaller than the pyramids in Giza, yet the pyramids here make for an impressive sight. There are around or more than 200 structures in total here, and they are impressively steeper too. Also, note that the area mostly remains deserted. The region was ruled by Nubian kings and queens from around 300 BC to 300 AD, and these pyramids served as their tombs. You will witness that most of the pyramids have their tops knocked off, which was the handiwork of an Italian explorer, who spent much of the 1880s here searching for treasure.

Sir Ratanji Jamsetji Tata: A man with vision and mission who redefined business & philanthropy

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Sir Ratanji Jamsetji Tata was born on January 20,1871, in the then Bombay who garnered fame as a financier and philanthropist making a mark on the global list of prominent personalities. Aakanksha Umath explores more details on the eminent figure who has been an inspiration for many…

The man with a vision and mission passed away on September 5, 1918  and after his death,  Sir Ratan Tata Trust was founded in 1919 with a corpus of Rs. 8 million.

Sir Ratanji Jamsetji Tata was the son of the noted Parsi merchant Jamsetji Tata who studied at St Xavier’s College in Bombay and joined his father’s firm. 

After the death of the Jamsetji Tata  in 1904, Ratan Tata and his brother inherited a very large fortune, much of which was devoted to philanthropic works.

In 1905, an Indian institute of scientific and medical research (IISc) was founded at Bengaluru while in 1915, a project to store water power of western ghats was taken up by Tata enterprises which provided Bombay an enormous amount of electrical power.

Sir Ratan Tata was knighted in 1916 and he continued taking up the benefactions out of India too. He founded the Ratan Tata department of social science and administration at the London School of Economics in 1912, and floated a Ratan Tata Fund at the University of London for studying the conditions of the poorer classes.

He was a great connoisseur of arts who was married to Navajbai Sett in 1893. He left for England in 1915. The couple then adopted, Naval Tata from the family of a distant relative. On his death on 5 September 1918 at in Cornwall, England, he was buried at Brookwood Cemetery, near London, by the side of his father (Jamsetji Tata).

Ratanjii Tata-A justice seeker 

He realised the importance of Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle against racism in South Africa and supported it both morally and materially, contributing Rs125,000 in all to the cause. 

““That India has been roused is evident from the generous gift of Mr Ratanji Jamsetji Tata… He will probably be followed by other Indians. Parsis are known the world over for their generous gifts. Mr Tata has been true to that spirit of generosity.” Gandhiji wrote for him. 

Though born and brought up in luxury, Sir Ratan was concerned about the widespread poverty and destitution in India and sought ways to ameliorate them.  

He had donated a part of his property for needy people as Charity. 

Today he is remembered between us as the respected philanthropist and a great seeker of Justice.

Also read: https://ebnw.net/success-story/jamsetji-tata-is-the-worlds-top-philanthropist-of-last-century/#:~:text=Jamsetji%20Nusserwanji%20Tata%2C%20the%20founder,is%20estimated%20at%20%24100%20billion.

Jamsetji Tata is the world’s top philanthropist of last century

Kumbhalgarh Fort: Top 5 things to see

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Kumbhalgarh Fort situated in Udaipur is a tourists’ paradise who love watching Arawali stretch spread far and wide merging with the walls of the fort to give a pristine look. Let’s have a look at the top five things to be seen at the fort…

1. Badal Mahal, a two-storied structure built by Rana Fateh Singh. It is the highest place on the fort where clouds can be seen.

2. Badshahi Bavdi, a water tank.

3.Chattris, Baoris, and water reservoirs.

4.Kumbha Palace, the residence of the king.

5. Ram Pol, the main gateway to the fort. 

Other than this there is a sound show in Kumbhalgarh fort is a key attraction for visitors who want a glimpse into the fort’s past. The duration of the show is 45 minutes approx and the Timings are 6.45pm to 7.30 pm. The tickets are quite affordable as they are of 100 rupees for Indians and 200 for foreigners. 

It is the thing that gives relaxation and also soothing to eyes and ears. 

Kumbhalgarh Fort: This birth place of Maharana Pratap has inscriptions on foot of idols…

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Kumbhalgrah Fort, encompassing 38km area of Udaipur has made its mark in history due to its second largest wall after the Great Wall of China. Akanksha features the historical background of this majestic fort…

The Majestic and Elegant Kumbhalgarh fort is said to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. 

The fort further consists of inscriptions on the foot of idols in Hanuman Pol that provides details of construction of the fort. 

The Badshahi Bavdi is a stepped tank that was built by the general of Akbar to provide drinking water to the army troops in 1578. 

The fort initially faced many problems during construction but was resolved by performing a human sacrifice and the main gate of the fortress which is the Hanuman Pol, contains the shrine and a temple to thank and remember the great sacrifice of a warrior. 

Historically, the fort played a major role in shaping the region’s past. Thanks to its strategic location, Kumbhalgarh was used as a safe refuge by the rulers of Mewar at times of threat or danger. 

The fort provided shelter to the infant Prince Udai of Mewar after Chittor fell under siege. 

Though the fort came under attack from various rulers and invaders, it remained invincible except for once when, in 1576, it was conquered by Mansingh I, the general of Emperor Akbar. Later, the fort was taken over by the colonial rulers before it finally came under the aegis of the government of Rajasthan.  

Kumbhalgrah Fort: Top 5 facts of this UNESCO World Heritage site in Udaipur

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Kumbhalgrah Fort is vast and elegant which encompasses 38km area of Udaipur and has made its mark in history as the second largest wall after the great wall of China. 

Situated in Royal diocese of Rajasthan, this fort is located strategically on the western Aravalli hills.  Let’s know about its top five facts…

  • The mighty fort is 3600 ft tall. It has been built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is further declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.  
  • Encompassed by thick rock wall and sparkels a fusion of simplicity with it’s majestic past, the fort has seen a large number of wars
  • The hill serves as the boundary that is unbreakable. 
  • The fort that has seven fortified gateways and a number of Jain temples within it, along with the Lakhola Tank which is the most famous tank inside the fort that was constructed by Rana Lakha. 
  • The fort consists of a number of Hindu temples and Jain temples that indicate the religious tolerance of the rulers and how they patronized the Jains and encouraged their culture in the kingdom. 

Moon Knight trailer unveiled by Marvel Studios

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The first trailer of Moon Knight, Disney Plus series was unveiled on Monday night, officially launching the 2022 slate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Moon Knight,” premiering on March 30, has Oscar Isaac playing Marc Spector, an ex-soldier with a profound case of dissociative identity disorder that manifests as fully distinct individuals.

Isaac in the series becomes the conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, which only further exacerbates Marc’s anxiety over his mental illness.

“Moon Knight” co-stars Hawke and May Calamawy while Jeremy Slater (“The Umbrella Academy”) serves as creator and head writer, with Mohamed Diab (“Eshtebak (Clash)”) and the team of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (“Synchronic”) directing.

Teleprompter: Know about its significance and working!

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Teleprompter has become an in word recently. Wanna know what it is all about? How does this work? Teleprompter is a device used by many politicians, news anchors and businessmen. Let’s know more about it.

What is Teleprompter?

Television anchors indiscriminately read the news without looking at the paper. They can do this with the help of teleprompter. This technology is called Teleprompter or AutoQ. It is a device that helps one read the script while maintaining eye contact with the audience at all times. It does not require making notes on paper. When the script is read in front of it, it seems that the person in front remembers everything very well.

There is a controller on the back of the teleprompter, which controls the speed of the text played on it. That is, as the reader continues to read the text, the controller scrolls and removes it. Well now, TV anchors control its speed manually. For this, they have a device.

There are 3 types of teleprompters

1. Presidential Teleprompter: The teleprompter device used by the President is a glass screen on a stand. The monitor is placed at the bottom and the glass screen is tilted upward to reflect the monitor. Television members usually place the presidential teleprompter on each side in front of the speaker.

2. Camera Mounted Teleprompter: This teleprompter has a camera mounted behind a glass screen. The speaker looks at the camera while reading. Newscasters, business executives, teachers use camera-mounted teleprompter devices while engaging with audiences. All news channels use camera mounted teleprompter.

3. Stand Teleprompter: Floor or stand teleprompters are similar in appearance to presidential teleprompters. Its operation is also almost the same. These devices give the production member the option of wall-mounted or stand-mounted. Actors use it to speak dialogues during the film.

The teleprompter was also used by former US President Barack Obama. He used to attract people with his speech. He used to consistently give such speeches, which included fact-figures. Then people wondered how Obama spoke so well. It was later discovered that he used a teleprompter. Teleprompters are used by all US Presidents

IRS-1A: First remote sensing satellite of India

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IRS-1A, the first of the series of indigenous state-of-art remote sensing satellites, was successfully launched into a polar sun-synchronous orbit on March 17, 1988 from the Soviet Cosmodrome at Baikonur.

The successful launch of IRS-1A was one of the proudest moments for the entire country, which depicted the maturity of satellite to address the various requirements for managing natural resources of the nation. 

IRS-1A was followed by the launch of IRS-1B, an identical satellite, in 1991. IRS-1A and 1B in tandem provided 11-day repetivity. These two satellites in the IRS series have been the workhorses for generating natural resources information in a variety of application areas, such as agriculture, forestry, geology and hydrology etc.

IRS-1A development was a major milestone in the IRS programme. On this occasion of 30 years of IRS-1A and fruitful journey of Indian remote sensing programme, it is important to look back at the achievements of Indian Space Programme particularly in remote sensing applications, wherein India has become a role-model for the rest to follow.  Significant progress continued in building and launching the state-of-the-art Indian Remote Sensing Satellite as well as in operational utilisation of the data in various applications to nation.

Today, the array of Indian Earth Observation (EO) Satellites with imaging capabilities in visible, infrared, thermal and microwave regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, including hyper-spectral sensors, have helped the country in realising major operational applications.

The imaging sensors have been providing spatial resolution ranging from 1 km to better than 1m; repeat observation (temporal imaging) from 22 days to every 15 minutes and radiometric ranging from 7 bit to 12 bit, which has significantly helped in several applications at national level.

In the coming years, the Indian EO satellites are heading towards further strengthened and improved technologies, taking cognizance of the learnings/ achievements made in the yester years, while addressing newer observational requirements and the technological advancements including high agility spacecrafts.

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