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Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Star gazers in India witnessed the last stage of a total lunar eclipse, the second and last one of the year on Wednesday. The moon will be below the horizon during most of the eclipse. A total......

Partial lunar eclipse in the night sky

Avid sky watchers were in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse occurred in the night sky theatre on Thursday. The earth's shadow swept past the moon turning a yellow shining full moon into a dim......

Country witnesses partial lunar eclipse

Avid sky watchers had a good time watching a celestial show, the lunar eclipse, which took place in the wee hours of Sunday. The earth's shadow swept past the moon turning a yellow shining full......

Solar eclipse underway in north India

A total solar eclipseis underwayin Indiaon Wednesday andis partially visible in many parts of the country. The eclipse began at 2 pm at a point in North East Brazil and would end at a point near......

Solar eclipse visible in India Wednesday afternoon

Astronomers from across the world, including India, are all set to observe the rare total eclipse of the sun occurringon Wednesdayata Turkishbeach resort. All telescopes and cameras will be pointed......

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs, finds Ranjita Ganesan.   Image: Muktangan......

Which country invented the umbrella?

Rain Gear Even though rain traditionally has a sad and negative connotation in the Western world, it is usually greeted with euphoria in India, Africa and the Middle East. And as you bring out the......

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