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Why Ancient India Was Called Bharatvarsha - The Truth Explained

Long before the word “India” existed, this land was known as Bharatvarsha. But this name was not just a label for geography. It carried meaning, identity, and a deeper understanding of the land and its people. To understand why ancient India was called Bharatvarsha, we must look beyond modern definitions…

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4 Powerful Ganesha Temples in South India That Fulfil Wishes

Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Being the son of the supreme Lord Maha Dev and Goddess Parvati, Bhagwan Ganesha is the deity who is worshipped first before devotees begin any new endeavour in their lives. It is believed that the Lord’s blessings can manifest…

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7 Ancient Temples in India With Mysterious Stories

Temples have always been an integral part of India's cultural identity, and the country's spiritual tradition dates back thousands of years. While many temples are renowned for their religious significance and stunning architecture, some are particularly notable for the strange tales associated with them. These temples have captivated both believers…

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The Untold History of Puri Jagannath Temple: Ancient Builders, Hidden Legends and Surprising Finds

Standing majestically on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is not only a central pilgrimage destination for millions of Hindus but also an enduring testament to India’s religious heritage. Known for its unique wooden idols, grand Rath Yatra, and centuries of uninterrupted worship,…

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Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

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Why no one can visit North Sentinel Island – and why you shouldn’t try

Tucked away in the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal, North Sentinel Island stands as a tantalizing enigma—a mysterious land for the rest of the world. One may ask–how is this possible in the 21st century? Well, for those who don’t know, North Sentinel Island is a lush, forested…

The Times of India

Leaders in the Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties and disasters relief efforts

Leaders of nations in the Bay of Bengal region have pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok

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PM Modi departs for Bangkok to attend BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Bangkok, Thailand, early today to attend the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit, and said he looks forward to meeting the leaders of the BIMSTEC countries and strengthening collaboration with the Bay of Bengal littoral nations.

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India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as it braces for a tropical storm

Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as rescue teams brace for a tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal

The Independent UK

India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near Bangladesh

India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the north Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm

The Independent UK

IPL 2024, Chennai weather forecast: Training session rained out, minor cyclone threat; what will happen if KKR vs SRH final is washed out?

NEW DELHI: Despite the weather forecast predicting no rain for Chennai on Sunday, the Indian Premier League 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad faces a minor rain threat due to Cyclone Remal's activity in the north of the Bay of Bengal.

The Times of India

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake striked Bay of Bengal

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal region on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goa scientists find 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in Bay of Bengal

Scientists discover 50,000-year-old giant magnetofossil in the Bay of Bengal, shedding light on ancient environmental conditions.

The Hindu

No crops, no brides: how rising seas are killing India’s coastal villages

As the sea inundates Odisha’s coastline, livelihoods have withered with the harvest and weddings are a rarity as young women refuse to move to areas where they see no future

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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

The Hindu

Indian, Japanese Coast Guards engage in joint exercise off the coast of Chennai

The camaraderie between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards was on display in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast on Friday, January 12, 2024, as their vessels and aircraft were involved in a joint exercise, practising various procedures.

The Hindu

Why misty mornings are giving Kerala a miss this time

Mild winter in Kerala due to maritime effect & Western Ghats; above-normal temperatures expected in Jan 2024.

The Hindu

An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

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In Frames | Gone with the wind

In pictures: Michaung, a severe cyclonic storm, originated as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and became a deep depression on December 2. It made landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5, leaving a trail of losses.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains lash India's southern and eastern coasts as they brace for a powerful storm

Heavy rains and strong winds are pelting India’s southern and eastern coastlines and states have been put on high alert after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a powerful storm

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the…

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Michaung Cyclone: NDRF, SDRF to deploy teams in all coastal districts

The NDRF and the SDRF is gearing up to handle the impending threat from the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to convert into a cyclonic storm

The Hindu

Depression in Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm in the next 48 hours, according to APSDMA. Heavy rainfall is expected in many parts of Andhra Pradesh on Dec 2 & 3. Fishermen and public are advised to take precautions.

The Hindu

Cyclone in Bay a reminder of Ockhi for Kerala, but unlikely to pose major threat

Though the latest cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal reminds the State of the devastating Ockhi Cyclone in 2017, which formed in the Bay on November 30 leaving a trail of destruction along the south Indian coast, especially along Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the new cyclone does not pose…

The Hindu

Cyclone alert to Andhra Pradesh, from December 2

Due to the likelihood of a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal, there will be an impact of the storm over Andhra Pradesh between December 2 and 6, according to India Meteorological Department on November 29. On December 2, heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over Tirupati, Chittoor and…

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