Eclipses are fascinating celestial events. They occur when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another. Solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. These phenomena have inspired myths and cultural practices throughout history. They also provide opportunities for scientific study and observation.
Among all the sciences, medicine was one of the most advanced in ancient India considering the fact that the Atharva Veda mentions certain herbs with curative powers. The...
On November 30, 2020 the world would witness the fourth and the last lunar eclipse of the year. Earlier this year, three lunar eclipses were witnessed. Just like...
India is set to observe a significant celestial event, an annular solar eclipse, on June 21, 2020. This outstanding phenomenon grabs attention due to its unique "ring of...
On the 26th of December, 2019, India was host to an intriguing celestial event – an annular solar eclipse. The eclipse reached a magnitude of 0.97, with a...
In recent news, one of the three prime locations worldwide for viewing the solar eclipse on December 26, 2019, was Cheruvathur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. This event was...
Aditya-L1 is India’s maiden space-based observatory-class mission dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the spacecraft is positioned in a halo orbit...
Nagarjunakonda, known in ancient epigraphs as Vijayapuri, emerged as a premier political, religious, and commercial metropolis during the Post-Mauryan era. Following the fragmentation of the Satavahana Empire in...
