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Cyclone Nivar? The History and Process of Naming Devastating Cyclones

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  Why Cyclone Nivar? The History and Process of Naming Devastating Cyclones Representational image Cyclone Nivar is set to sweep Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and southern Karnataka with heavy rains, strong winds and coastal flooding on Wednesday and Thursday. Amphan, Fani, Titli, Bulbul, Ocki and Gaja... In the past few years, India has witnessed quite a few strong cyclones, thanks to the warming waters over the North Indian Ocean. But, one may wonder why and how these devastating storms are given such catchy names. History of naming cyclones The history of naming hurricanes dates back to the early 19th century with people naming storms after the places they hit, names of the saints on whose day the hurricane occurred, or simply the year of their occurrence. The practise of naming tropical cyclones is said to be initiated by well-known meteorologist Clement Wragge during the late 19th century. In the beginning, storms were named arbitrarily. For instance, a storm over the Atla
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NorthEastMonsoon (NEM) 2020, Onset is Delayed

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  Northeast monsoon likely to set in after Oct. 25 Caught unawares: Sharp showers lashed various parts of Chennai on Monday.   | Photo Credit:  R. Ravindran Conditions in Pacific Ocean will lead to a delayed onset, says weather agency The northeast monsoon, which contributes the major share of annual rainfall in the region, is likely to set in over Tamil Nadu after October 25, according to the Meteorological Department. Officials of the Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon continued over the south Indian region due to La Niña conditions prevailing over the Pacific Ocean. Moreover, weather systems that are forming over the Bay of Bengal and moving north off south Indian coastal areas would also influence westerlies to prevail in the region, including Tamil Nadu, till October 22. S. Balachandran, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Chennai, said La Niña was a global weather pattern that caused the ocean surface temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean to drop and i
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Why Gold Price is Increasing? Factors that Influence Gold Prices

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  Share: WhatsApp Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Reddit Gold has been one of the most traditional forms of investment. Before we knew about fixed deposits or stock markets or mutual funds, buying gold was one of the preferred means of investing. In India, gold has always had relevance since it was used during weddings and festivals as a sign of opulence. Over the years, investing in gold has evolved as an ideal hedge for volatile markets primarily due to the scarcity of the metal. In recent months, gold prices have been on a constant rise. And a fter the crash in March due to the lockdown, they have managed to surge and cross the 50,000 mark in July 2020. Despite businesses being shut and the economy slowing down, one question is perplexing most investors – Why is the gold price increasing? What are the factors that affect gold prices? Let’s find out… In this article  [ hide ] Fac tors Affecting Gold Prices While a lot has been said about factors that affect the  stock markets , many invest
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IPL 2020 #Winning Mantra for CSK #Chennai super Kings #WhistlePodu, #UAE 2020 #IPL 2020.

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  IPL 2020: 3 Things For CSK's Game Plan to win their fourth title ​ Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been the most consistent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but have not enjoyed the most success. They are the only side to have qualified for the playoffs in each and every edition they have featured in. CSK are the second most successful team in the IPL, having won the tournament thrice -- 2010, 2011 and 2018. They hold the record for playing the most finals -- eight. However, they ended up losing five of those finals. They began their IPL journey back in 2008, finishing runners-up to Rajasthan Royals. They were the semi-finalists in 2009, and after winning back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011, finished runners-up the next two years. In 2014, CSK’s journey ended in the playoffs as they finished third. A year later, they again failed to lift the title despite making the final. They made a stunning comeback from a two-year ban by being crowned champions in
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Agni Nakshatram 2021 - When is Kathiri Veyil? Akni Natchathiram Start, End Dates

  Agni Nakshatram begins on   4th May 2021 (Tuesday) Agni Nakshatram ends on   28th May 2021 (Friday) Normally during Agni Natchathiram heat wave will be high in Tamil Nadu. In Temples during Agni Natchathiram, Abhishekam to deities will be done with pot water soaked in 'Vetti Ver' (which will have cooling effect) In traditional Tamil Calendar, Agni Nakshatiram dates are mentioned. People normally will avoid going out in afternoon during Summer
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DR. APJ Abdul Kalam's UN Speech

        “I am delighted to be with the Honourable Members of European Parliament on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee year of the European Union. When I am with you friends, I was thinking, what thoughts I can share with you. India as a democratic nation has the experience of providing leadership to over one billion people with multi-language, multi-culture and multi-religious systems. I wish to share this experience with you. European Union for peace and prosperity             European civilization has a unique place in human history. Its people were valiantly engaged in the adventure of exploring the planet earth resulting in the discovery of many ideas and systems. Europe has seen the birth of pioneers in science leading to technologies. Europe was the theatre of conflicts for hundreds of years among and between the nations including the two world wars. Now with this backdrop and dynamics, you have established European Union with a vision for peace and prosperity for the entire reg
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Inspiring Words From Dr. APJ Abdul kalam: This speech was delivered by the Later in UN. Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.
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