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Vaisakhi, Baisakhi And Vishu Festivals: Cultural Insights and Celebrations Around India

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Imagine a day filled with joy and the sweet smell of freshly harvested crops! That’s Vaisakhi, a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Punjab and other parts of India.

Vaisakhi is celebrated annually on April 13th or 14th, marking the beginning of the spring season and the harvest season for farmers. The name “Vaisakhi” comes from the month of “Vaisakh” in the Hindu calendar. In some parts of India, it is also known as “Baisakhi” (pronounced similarly) or “Vishu” (especially in Kerala). These names all signify the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. For farmers, Vaisakhi is a time of immense joy and gratitude. After months of hard work, their fields are bursting with ripe crops like wheat, mustard, and other grains. It’s a time to celebrate their hard work and thank nature for its bounty. Farmers often hold special prayers and offer thanks to the Almighty for a successful harvest.

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Vaisakhi is also a significant day in Sikh history. It was on this day in 1699 that the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, established the Khalsa Panth, a community of dedicated Sikhs. This was a momentous occasion that marked a new era in Sikh history. People celebrate Vaisakhi with vibrant processions, colorful dances like Bhangra and Gidda, and the sharing of delicious food and sweets. They visit gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) to offer prayers and listen to the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs.

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Vaisakhi is a time for joy, gratitude, and community. It reminds us to appreciate the hard work of farmers, to celebrate the bounty of nature, and to cherish the spirit of unity and togetherness.

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If you could celebrate Vaisakhi, what would you do? Would you learn a traditional Bhangra dance, try a delicious Punjabi dish, or visit a gurdwara to learn more about Sikhism?

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Snooker Superstar Pankaj Advani Strikes Again

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Pankaj Advani, the snooker superstar from India, just won the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship in Doha. This is his 14th gold medal at this championship! Pankaj Advani faced off against Amir Sarkhosh from Iran in the final match. It was an intense battle, but Pankaj Advani showed off his amazing skills and won with a score of 6-3. Imagine him making those tricky shots while everyone is watching – that takes a lot of focus!

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This tournament is super important because it brings together the best snooker players from Asia. Pankaj’s victory not only adds to his impressive collection of medals but also makes him a true champion in the sport. He’s like a superhero in the world of snooker! So, next time you hear about snooker, remember Pankaj Advani – he’s making history one shot at a time!

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Glowing Birds: Birds-Of-Paradise

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Scientists just discovered that many of them have feathers that glow! This superpower is called biofluorescence. That means they can absorb light (especially blue or UV light) and then shoot it back out as a different colour, like green or yellow-green. Think of it like a built-in highlighter.

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Scientists discovered that 37 out of 45 species of birds-of-paradise absorb UV or blue light and then emit light at lower frequencies. Basically, these birds are even flashier than we thought! They use glowing feathers as a way to show off, attract mates, and maybe even blend in. Scientists think that these birds can see this glow really well, as their eyes match the wavelengths of the glow. It just goes to show, nature is full of surprises! This study was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science.

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Para Swimmer Jiya Rai Conquers The World!

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Get ready to be inspired! Jiya Rai, a 17-year-old swimmer from Mumbai, is making waves (literally!) all over the world. She has just won the World Open Water Swimming Association Award (“WOWSA”), which is like the Oscars for open water swimming! What makes Jiya Rai so amazing? Well, she’s a para swimmer, meaning she has a disability – Autism Spectrum Disorder. But that doesn’t stop her! She’s also the youngest female para swimmer ever to swim across the English Channel all by herself! That’s a 34-kilometer swim, which took her over 17 hours! She’s not just stopping there!

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Jiya Rai is on a mission to swim across all the oceans! She’s already swam across the Palk Strait, and even swam 1,100 km from Mumbai to Goa as part of a relay team. Jiya Rai is the first Indian to receive the WOWSA Award, and people all over India are celebrating her amazing achievements. She’s won many of medals, and even got awards from the President of India and Prime Minister Modi. Jiya Rai proves that with hard work and determination, anything is possible!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, and experiences the world around them. Think of it like having a brain that works differently. Autism isn’t an illness; it’s just a different way of thinking and being. With the right support and understanding, people with autism can live happy and successful lives!

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Turtles Takeover: Recording Nesting In Odisha

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Imagine a beach in India where hundreds of thousands of sea turtles are throwing a massive egg-laying party! That’s what’s happening right now in Odisha, India. Over 6.82 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles have waddled ashore to lay their eggs – that’s a new record! They’re all gathering at Rushikulya river mouth, Gahirmatha beach and Devi river mouth.

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They call this event “arribada,” which means “arrival” in Spanish, and it’s a total turtle takeover! These Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest sea turtles around, and they’re super busy digging nests with their back flippers. Each mama turtle lays about 50-100 eggs, buries them in the sand, and then heads back out to sea. Now, here’s the cool part: those eggs chill out under the sand for about 45-55 days, like they’re on a mini-vacation. 

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Then, BAM! They hatch, and tons of tiny baby turtles start crawling towards the ocean. It’s like a turtle baby rush hour! Sometimes, these turtles skip a year of nesting at the beach, and scientists aren’t exactly sure why. It could be weather stuff or other mysterious reasons. But don’t worry, there are awesome people helping these turtles out! They’re protecting the beaches, keeping lights dim so the turtles don’t get confused, and making sure no one’s fishing too close to the nesting site. There’s even a special operation called “Operation Olivia” using drones and boats to keep the turtles safe. How cool is that?

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