Each year, India designates February 28th as National Science Day in remembrance of a groundbreaking discovery. Sir C V Raman became the first Indian Nobel laureate in the field of science thanks to his 1928 discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’, a pioneering concept that would redefine the understanding of light and its interaction with matter.
Understanding the ‘Raman Effect’
The significance of the Raman Effect lies in its explanation of the inelastic scattering of a photon, a process where molecules are excited to higher vibrational or rotational energy levels. Known as Raman scattering, this forms the cornerstone of Raman spectroscopy. Today, both physicists and chemists utilize Raman spectroscopy to gather information about different materials.
Khelo India App: Promoting Sports and Fitness
With an aim to revolutionize the culture of sports and fitness among Indian youth, the Khelo India app was developed by the Sports Authority of India. With three key sections, the app offers a wealth of information about 18 sport disciplines, data on sporting facilities throughout the country, and eight fitness tests to identify promising young athletes from all over the country.
Indian Sign Language Dictionary: Fostering Inclusion
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre: Advocacy for the Hearing Impaired
The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released the second edition of the Indian Sign Language dictionary. The new release aims to further equip deaf individuals with greater means of expression, and includes 6,000 Hindi and English words categorized under academic, legal, medical, technical and everyday phrases.
| Dictionary Edition | Release Date | Number of Words |
|---|---|---|
| First Edition | March 23, 2018 | 3,000 |
| Second Edition | TBA | 6,000 |
Eviction Orders: A Plea for Modification
Recently, the Centre approached the Supreme Court, urging them to reconsider their order directing the eviction of thousands of individuals from Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other forest dwellers whose rights to forest land have been rejected under the Forest Rights Act of 2006. The Centre has argued that these communities were denied due process of law and their claims were dismissed without proper procedures in place.
Apatani Tribes: The Gem of Arunachal Pradesh
In the Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh live the Apatani tribes, an unique people known for their sustainable social forestry system and pigmented language, Tani. They are distinguished by their intricate aquaculture combined with rice farming on their plots. The Apatanis celebrate festivals such as Dree for a good harvest and Myoko symbolizing friendship.
Academy Award-2019: Salute to the Best Films of 2018
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, to honor the exceptional films of 2018. The event serves as a testament to the creativity and potential of the global film industry.
