Standard format for research papers

2000 – 3000 words paper 10 to 15 pages English/Hindi/Marathi Times New Roman 12 Line spacing 1.5 Margin 1 inch on all sides (1 inch = 2.54 centimeters) Acknowledgements On a research paper, formal acknowledgments are almost never placed directly on the title page. Instead, they belong in a dedicated “Acknowledgments” section at the very … Read more

MCP – Male Chauvinist Pig

It is a derogatory term used to describe a man who holds sexist views, believes men are superior to women, and expects women to adhere to traditional, subservient roles. The term became highly popular during the feminist movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Turkmenistan

A neutral country in Central Asia, covered by 70% of desert – Karakum – which means black sand in the Turkmen language. The Darvaza gas crater (Turkmen: Garagum ýalkymy),[1] also known as the Door to Hell or Gates of Hell, officially the Shining of Karakum, is a burning natural gas field collapsed into a cavern near Darvaza, Turkmenistan.[2] Hundreds of natural gas fires illuminate the floor and rim of the … Read more

NCMC – National Common Mobility Card

The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is an interoperable, contactless smart card launched by the Government of India under the “One Nation, One Card” vision. It allows you to use a single card for public transit (metro, buses), tolls, parking, and everyday retail shopping across the country. [1, 2, 3] Core Features Where to Get … Read more

Udan Yatri Cafe

Udan Yatri Cafes are government-backed, budget-friendly food outlets at Indian airports, launched to provide affordable snacks like ₹10 tea and ₹20 samosas. Expanding to over 24 locations, they aim to combat high airport food prices, with notable branches in Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Jaipur. The initiative, inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Minister, focuses on accessibility. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  … Read more

DBFOT – Design, build, finance, operate and transfer

DBFOT stands for Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer. It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model where a private entity is contracted to design, construct, fund, operate, and maintain an infrastructure project for a specific period before transferring it back to the government. World Bank +2 Key Components of DBFOT: This model is commonly used for large infrastructure projects like … Read more

Surname “Raithatha”

The surname Raithatha originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically within Gujarat, and is primarily associated with Hindu communities, often connected to the Lohana caste or agricultural/trading groups. It is believed to derive from the Gujarati word raitha, meaning “farmer” or “cultivator,” reflecting a history of land cultivation. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key Aspects of the … Read more

Death Zone

In mountaineering, the death zone refers to altitudes above which the pressure of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life for an extended time span. This point is generally considered to be 8,000 m (26,200 ft), where atmospheric pressure is less than 356 millibars (10.5 inHg; 5.16 psi).[1] The concept was conceived in 1953 by Edouard Wyss-Dunant, a Swiss doctor, who called it the lethal zone.[2] All 14 peaks above 8000 … Read more

Metro in Pune

Currently three lines in Pune Sreedit, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pune_Metro_Map_2025.jpg