EMU stands for Electric Multiple Unit. It is the technical name for the local trains running on Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Unlike traditional trains that rely on a single locomotive (engine) at the front to pull the entire carriage, an EMU has multiple traction motors integrated throughout the train’s coaches. How an EMU Works Why … Read more
Girish Bharadwaj (2 May 1950 – 7 July 2026) was an Indian social worker often referred to as Sethu Bandhu and Bridgeman of India for building around 127 bridges in remote villages across India. He was conferred the Padma Shri award in 2017. Wikipedia https://www.loksatta.com/sampadkiya/columns/girish-bhardwaj-setubandhu-padma-shri-hanging-bridge-engineer-obituary-amy-95-6010887 – लोकसत्तामधील लेख Girish Bharadwaj has built more than 140 suspension … Read more
A novena is an ancient Catholic and Christian tradition of devotional prayer. It involves repeating specific private or public prayers for nine consecutive days, often to petition a saint for a special intention, ask for divine graces, or spiritually prepare for a major feast day. [1, 2, 3, 4] Scriptural and Historical Roots The practice … Read more
A Black Notice is an INTERPOL alert issued to police worldwide to seek information about unidentified bodies. Identify Me is a public appeal to identify women whose bodies were found in six European countries, many of whom are believed to have been murdered. Most are cold cases; women who died 10, 20, 30 or even … Read more
GSM in paper stands for Grams per Square Meter. It is the standard metric measurement of a paper’s weight or density. Essentially, it tells you how much one square meter of a specific paper weighs; the higher the GSM number, the heavier and generally thicker the paper. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Understanding GSM … Read more
The Nasrapur case refers to the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasrapur village of Pune district, Maharashtra. The incident took place on May 1, 2026, when a 65-year-old man, Bhimrao Kamble, lured the toddler away, assaulted her, and murdered her. [1, 2, 3] The Incident The Trial and Verdict Further … Read more
To calculate the ideal time allocation and word count, we first need to look at the total marks and the total time available.Here is the breakdown of your exam: 1. Time Allocation To ensure you finish on time while leaving a small buffer at the end, you should round down slightly: 2. Word Count Estimation … Read more
July 1st—is National Doctors’ Day in India. Here is why it is celebrated on this specific date:
https://www.indiapost.gov.in/mailproducts/domesticservices/gyanpost A book or packet containing the books related with the following, may be transmitted as a “Gyan Post” item, subject to the conditions mentioned in sub regulations (2): Prescribed in syllabus for correspondence and regular courses for students by: Recognized boards of education, universities of the Government; Autonomous bodies and statutory bodies under the … Read more
The most famous Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple is located in Tiruverkadu, Chennai. This highly revered shrine is known for its self-manifested deity, sacred anthill (putu), and wooden idol of the goddess. There is also a prominent local branch located in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru. [1, 2, 3, 4] Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple (Chennai) This is the primary and most visited Karumariamman … Read more