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The cultivation of paddy varieties like PUSA-44, which takes longer to grow and requires more water, has been discouraged in Punjab. Why are farmers in several districts unwilling to stop their cultivation?

A nationally protected monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here is what to know about the Virupaksha temple, its history, significance, and the restoration work underway.

Cyclone Remal, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 110-120 kmph, and gusts at 135 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) classifies cyclones broadly into two categories: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones.

Originally signed by 12 countries on December 1, 1959, the treaty is a framework for peaceful coexistence and scientific cooperation in Antarctica. Here is the story of how it was enacted.