Banaras Lit Fest 2026 Book Awards Longlist Announced
Banaras Lit Fest reveals the longlist for its 2026 Book Awards, honouring fiction, non-fiction, poetry & translation. Winners announced Jan 21. Discover the nominees!
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Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express: All Details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Kolkata and Varanasi. Get the complete schedule, stoppages, and features of this affordable long-distance train.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Voice of Western Ghats, Dies at 83
Madhav Gadgil, pioneering ecologist and chairman of the Western Ghats panel, passed away in Pune. He championed community-led conservation and authored the landmark WGEEP report.
Dandeli Hornbill Festival starts January 16
Experience the majestic Hornbill Festival in Dandeli from January 16. Witness four hornbill species, local culture, and conservation efforts in the Western Ghats. Plan your visit now!
India Mourns Ecologist Madhav Gadgil's Demise
India mourns the loss of Professor Madhav Gadgil, a pioneering ecologist whose work on the Western Ghats and community-led conservation shaped national policy. His legacy inspires.
Banaras Wins All India Railway Golf Championship
The Banaras team clinched the All India Railway Golf Championship title. RCF Kapurthala finished as runner-up. Read about the exciting tournament and results.
Madhav Gadgil's Lasting Impact on Kerala's Ecology
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's science-based approach reshaped India's environmental conversation. His legacy lives on in Kerala's consciousness. Explore his profound influence.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil's Death Shocks Goa, Environmentalists
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's passing leaves a deep void in Goa and the Western Ghats conservation movement. His legacy includes the historic 1987-88 march and the landmark WGEEP report. Read about his fight to save the biodiversity hotspot.
Madhav Gadgil's Unfulfilled Vision for Western Ghats
Explore the story of ecologist Madhav Gadgil's dedicated life and the controversial fate of his panel's recommendations for protecting the Western Ghats. Understand why his vision remains unrealized.
Madhav Gadgil's Valiant Defense of the Western Ghats
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known as the 'people's scientist,' continues his crucial fight to protect the fragile Western Ghats ecosystem. Discover his journey and the ongoing battle for conservation.
Remembering Madhav Gadgil: 5 Must-Read Books
Honouring Madhav Gadgil, the visionary ecologist who linked environment with social justice. Explore his 5 essential books that chart India's ecological conscience. Read his legacy.
Kerala landslides: The ignored warnings of Madhav Gadgil
Kerala faces devastating landslides in the Western Ghats. Environmentalists point to ignored warnings from the Madhav Gadgil Committee report. Read the full analysis.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Passes Away in Pune at 83
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for the Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His daughter recalls a doting grandfather who 'would stand on his head' for his granddaughters.
Padma Shri Madhav Gadgil, Renowned Ecologist, Dies at 83
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Padma Bhushan awardee and architect of the Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. Read about his legacy in conservation and community rights.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Voice of Western Ghats, Dies at 83
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who shaped India's Forest Rights Act and authored the pivotal Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His legacy redefined conservation debates.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Western Ghats Expert, Dies at 83
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a profound influence on India's environmental policy, passed away in Pune at 83. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails him as a nation builder.
Eminent Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Passes Away at 83
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, famed for the WGEEP 'Gadgil Report', dies in Pune at 83. Explore his legacy, awards, and environmental contributions.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, 83, passes away in Pune
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, UN's Champion of the Earth and former head of the Western Ghats panel, dies at 83 in Pune. Read about his legacy.
Eminent Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Dies at 83 in Pune
Eminent ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, known for the landmark Gadgil Committee report on Western Ghats, passed away in Pune at 83. A tribute to his legacy.
Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, Who Shaped India's Green Movement, Dies
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, architect of the landmark Western Ghats report, passes away in Pune. Remembering the Padma Bhushan awardee who reshaped India's environmental policy.
BHU Free UPSC Coaching for SC/OBC: Apply by Jan 10
Banaras Hindu University invites SC & OBC candidates for free Civil Services 2025-26 coaching. Entrance exam in Feb. Apply online at bhu.ac.in before January 10. Details inside.
Courtallam Waterfalls to Become Plastic-Free Zone from Feb 1
Tenkasi forest department launches a strict action plan to ban plastic at Courtallam waterfalls. Fines up to Rs 500, reusable bottle push, and deposit return systems aim to tackle 1.5 tonnes of seasonal waste.
Legal Redefinition Silently Erasing India's Ancient Landscapes
Supreme Court's height-based Aravali definition & TN's hillock reclassification show how ecological protection is lost not by destruction, but by legal redefinition. A deep dive into a quiet crisis.
BHU launches 121 free online courses for 2026 session
Banaras Hindu University launches 121 free online courses on SWAYAM for Jan-Apr 2026. Enroll now in Sciences, Engineering, Management & more. Courses start Jan 26.
BHU NSS Delegation Heads to Manipur for Youth Exchange
A 21-member NSS team from Banaras Hindu University left for Manipur to join the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, a govt initiative promoting cultural unity. Read about their mission.
Galaxy Frogs Disappear Due to Photographer Impact in Kerala
The unique Galaxy Frog of Kerala's Western Ghats faces extinction threat as photographers damage its habitat. Learn about the tragic loss and the urgent need for responsible wildlife observation.
Uttarakhand may ban non-Hindus from Haridwar ghats
Uttarakhand govt mulls restricting non-Hindu entry to Haridwar's ghats & declaring Rishikesh, Haridwar as 'sanatan cities'. Plan may start from 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Read the full story.
SC's Aravalli move spotlights threats to Western Ghats
The Supreme Court's expert committee for the Aravallis underscores the crisis facing India's ancient mountains. Experts demand zoning for conservation, stronger regulation, and public awareness to save ecologically sensitive areas from unchecked infrastru
UPSC Current Affairs: Maduro, Galaxy Frogs, CBAM, Jan 2026
Essential weekly current affairs for UPSC 2026 prep. Covers US capture of Venezuela's Maduro, Bulgaria joining Eurozone, EU's CBAM, INSV Kaundinya, Galaxy frogs, and key MCQs. Stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains.
BLW's Naveen Rai Appointed Observer for Railways Volleyball Team
Naveen Kumar Rai, BLW office superintendent, named observer for Indian Railways Men's Team at 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi. Read about his journey.
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