The Sun has been blazing at the center of our solar system for approximately 4.6 billion years, tirelessly fueling life on Earth and orchestrating the orbits of planets. But even…
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), a neotenic salamander endemic to Mexico, exhibits an unparalleled ability to regenerate complex tissues including limbs, spinal cord, heart, and parts of the brain. This regenerative…
A Forgotten Pioneer in Biotech Long before the global race for genetic engineering began to dominate scientific headlines, an unassuming laboratory in Kolkata quietly made history. In the early 1980s,…
The first train of the Kolkata Metro rolled out on October 24, 1984. It wasn't just a new mode of transport. It was a revolution beneath the surface. As India’s…
Kolkata Lit the Way: Asia’s First Gas Lamp Street Lighting System Imagine walking through the busy streets of 19th-century Kolkata—then known as Calcutta—where elegant colonial buildings lined the roads, horse-drawn…
In the fading dusk of 19th-century Calcutta, as the city inhaled the thick scent of coal smoke and dreams of industry, a peculiar contraption rattled down its narrow lanes. It…
Do you know the first electric city is kolkata? In the heart of British India, amid the bustle of colonial trade and cultural effervescence, a groundbreaking event quietly reshaped urban…
Rath Yatra: The Divine Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath. Every year, millions of devotees gather across India and the world to witness the magnificent celebration of Rath Yatra, also known…
Dogs Evolving in Real Time: Behavioral and Cognitive Shifts Recent research shows dogs are not just companions but evolving cognitively, adapting their behavior and intelligence to human environments and social…
Why Russians Put Frogs in Milk: Ancient Trick Proven by Science to Kill Bacteria.Before the invention of refrigerators, preserving perishable food like milk was a significant challenge. Across cultures, people…