Introduction Nepal, a country known for its serene Himalayan landscapes, ancient temples, and rich cultural heritage, is now witnessing a very different kind of energy—one that is being led not by climbers scaling Everest, but by young people taking to the streets, raising their voices for change. In recent months, Nepal’s Generation Z —the youngest segment of its population, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s—has sparked a wave of protests that have quickly turned into one of the country’s most important social movements in years. These demonstrations are not just about short-term grievances; they reflect a generational frustration that has been building up over time. With rising unemployment, widespread corruption, political instability, and a climate crisis that hits Nepal harder each year, young Nepalis are no longer content with waiting for leaders to fix things. Instead, they are demanding systemic change, transparency, and opportunities for the future . The protests...
ISRO-NASA NISAR Mission: World's Most Advanced and Expensive Earth Imaging Satellite Successfully Launched"
Introduction On a momentous day for Earth observation science, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with NASA successfully launched the NISAR satellite — short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar . Notably, NISAR has been dubbed the most expensive Earth imaging satellite ever built, costing over $1.5 billion (approximately ₹12,000 crore) . This landmark mission not only represents a technological leap for India but also demonstrates the growing strength of Indo-U.S. space cooperation. With capabilities to monitor the planet like never before, NISAR is set to transform how humanity understands Earth's dynamic systems. What is NISAR? NISAR is a dual-frequency Earth observation satellite, using advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology to provide high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface. It can penetrate clouds and vegetation, and observe land and ice movements with unprecedented precision — regardless of weather or time of day. ...