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In 1875, in an officers’ mess in the city of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Chamberlain experimented with the classic game of black pool by adding many coloured balls to the existing 15 red balls and a black ball.
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Thus, the game of snooker was born.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has also proudly declared India as the birthplace of Snooker on its website.
Imagine travelling from Chennai to Bengaluru (350 km) in just 30 minutes! Sounds like a dream? Not anymore!
India has hit a major milestone in revolutionising travel with the completion of its first Indigenous Hyperloop Test Track at IIT Madras' Discovery Campus in Thayur. This achievement is the result of a collaborative effort between Indian Railways, IIT Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop Team, and TuTr Hyperloop.
Hyperloop technology uses magnetic levitation in low-pressure tubes to move people and goods at speeds rivalling air travel. Plus, it’s eco-friendly, using far less energy than traditional transport and moving us closer to India’s carbon-neutral goals.
@Warriormomsin The city's toxic air, a lethal cocktail of pollutants, is taking a heavy toll on its most vulnerable citizens: children.
@Warriormomsin As studies increasingly highlight the devastating impact of air pollution on child health, a group of determined mothers has emerged to fight for cleaner air.
A pair of innovative postgraduate students from #JadavpurUniversity's English departments, Astyartha Das & Rameshwar Chakraborty, have taken campus accessibility to new heights with their groundbreaking tactile Braille campus map.
#accessibility #inclusion #visuallyimpaired
What began as a simple class project has blossomed into a solution that empowers visually impaired students.
Inspired by an open-ended assignment, the duo envisioned a map that would transcend the limitations of traditional visual representations.
“We wanted to do more than just talk about inclusion,” Das told The Hindu. “We wanted to actively enhance accessibility for all.”
The map, a 5' x 3.5' wooden board, is a masterpiece of tactile design.
Bring your warmest coats and your love for adventure, as Kashmir transforms into a snowy paradise. Here are 8 breathtaking, lesser-known spots to experience the magic.