Canal which connects red sea and mediterranean sea

Cumulative loss of ₹213 crore in 2015-16 had turned into a cumulative profit of ₹102 crore. The number of micro- small- medium enterprises has increased from 82,000 in 2015-16 to 1.4 lakh in 2020-21. The number of startups has gone up from 300 under the UDF regime to 3,900 under the LDF and 32,000 people got placement, the Minister said. … [Read more...] about State witnessing developmental surge

Madhavan Kurichi is one of those places, where the channel gets narrower as the river opens into the sea at nearby Manappad, a Portuguese stronghold in the 16th century. Though the Kunjalis fought with valour and won some of the battles, in the end, the superior fire power of the Portuguese and disunity among the Indian states led to their downfall. One wonders if it was near Madhavan Kurichi that one of the Kunjalis or his deputies met a tragic and violent end, fit enough to be accorded the status of a folk deity. … [Read more...] about Kunjali Maraikkayars — bold adventurers

The videos have shown that the white panda was in good shape with lustrous fur, said Li Sheng, a researcher with Peking University and a specialist in bears. Li also explained that albinism exists in different vertebrate species and the albino mutation can inhibit melanin synthesis in an animal's body, making the animal appear white, golden-white or pastel golden. … [Read more...] about Across China: World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look

2. The route between the Islands of Westray and Papa Westray off the coast of Scotland is a subsidised public service obligation. Since 1967 a certain mode of transport has been operating, which lasts for around a minute. This by itself is a World Record and the record for the fastest trip was a blazing 53 seconds. Many academicians make this trip to study the 60 archaeological sites on Papa Westray. The record for what mode of transport exists between these two islands? … [Read more...] about Quiz: All about Scotland

The videos have shown that the white panda was in good shape with lustrous fur, said Li Sheng, a researcher with Peking University and a specialist in bears. Li also explained that albinism exists in different vertebrate species and the albino mutation can inhibit melanin synthesis in an animal's body, making the animal appear white, golden-white or pastel golden. … [Read more...] about World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look