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Season of "flame of the forest" returns, as Palash sets Central India ablaze with orange-red blooms
The striking orange-red blooms of Palash have begun lighting up the Central Indian highlands and Deccan plateau. But beyond its beauty, the ‘flame of the forest’ signals important seasonal and ecological shifts.
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Two celestial events in one day? Mercury and Moon to light up February 19 night sky!
February 19, 2026, brings a rare double celestial treat as Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation and a crescent Moon passes close to Saturn. Here’s when and where to watch these two-night sky events.
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Catch 6 Meteors per hour during Alpha Centaurid meteor shower 2026 happening tonight!
The Alpha Centaurid meteor shower will peak on 8 February 2026. Best visible from southern skies, it offers shooting stars and celestial spectacle. Observers can watch meteors radiate from Centaurus with minimal moonlight interference.
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Eyes on the sky as six planets parade to light up February 2026: Date, best timings and what you’ll see
A rare six-planet parade will dazzle the evening sky in February 2026. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Jupiter will appear together after sunset. Here’s when, where and how to watch this stunning celestial event.
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Starwatch Alert: Orion the "hunter" dominates February night across global skies
February offers a perfect view of Orion the Hunter. Spot its iconic Belt and Sword in the evening sky, with Sirius and Aldebaran nearby. Clear nights make winter stargazing unforgettable.
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February 2026 night sky events: Know What, When and Where these events taking place
February 2026 offers a spectacular night sky for stargazers. From the Snow Moon and meteor showers to a rare annular solar eclipse and a six‑planet parade, skywatchers can witness a month full of celestial wonders. Learn when and where to look.
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As Jana Nayagan gets delayed, Pradeep Ranganathan's Love Insurance Kompany eyes a February release
Pradeep Ranganathan’s upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany may finally reach theatres soon. Despite being ready for a long time, the makers had not announced a release date until now.
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Six-Planetary Alignment to dazzle evening sky on 28th February; Here's everything you need to know
A rare astronomical event will display six planets in alignment, visible after sunset, giving skywatchers a spectacular planetary parade and offering scientists opportunities to study planetary positions and light interactions.
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9 stunning February getaways you need to visit in 2026
Discover the 9 best places to travel in February 2026, from Udaipur’s palaces to Palawan’s lagoons. Perfect for family trips, honeymooners, adventure seekers, and culture lovers seeking mild weather, fewer crowds, and unforgettable experiences.
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Shikhar Dhawan is all set to marry girlfriend Sophie Shine in February 2026 in Delhi
Former Indian cricket team opener Shikhar Dhawan is all set to begin a new chapter in his personal life as he prepares to marry his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Shine.
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February releases of 2025: Loveyapa, Chhava, Sanki and more
February is a big month for Bollywood, offering a diverse cinematic feast. From rom-coms and action thrillers to thought-provoking social dramas, audiences have a wide array of films to choose from in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Green shoots, investments in Indian startups surpass February 2023 levels
Funding jumped to $636 million in 63 deals in February, an uptick of about 19 percent from $535 million in 50 deals in year-ago period, data shows
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2024 is a Leap Year: What is the science and significance of this special year?
Apart from giving people an extra day to reach their goals, there is a reason why we have leap days every four years.
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P-notes investment declines to Rs 88,398 crore in February
This was the third consecutive monthly decline in the investment level. Before this, investment through the route had been on an increasing trend since July 2022 because of a slump in the oil and other commodities prices and the relative outperformance of Indian equity markets.
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Feb job openings slip to 9.9M; a win in inflation fight?
Vacancies fell from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department said Tuesday, notably in healthcare and in professional services, which includes managerial and technical jobs. Openings rose for construction workers.
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India's coal production rises 15% in April-February period
The country's coal output was at 681.5 MT in the year-ago period, as per provisional figures of the coal ministry.
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India's hottest February since 1877: Weather office
The weather office said there was little probability of heat waves in March, but most parts of India could experience extreme weather conditions in April and May.
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Gold faces worst month since June 2021 as rate-hike fears dominate
Gold prices touched their highest since April 2022 in early February, but soon reversed course. Bullion has fallen more than 5% so far this month after strong economic data boosted expectations of more rate hikes.
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Frightful February Ends Call to Buy Everything in Emerging Asia
Outflows from north Asian stocks are gathering pace, regional currencies are languishing at multi-month lows and global funds are dumping local bonds in a particularly brutal February for risk assets.
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Why February is shorter than every month? Calendars tell the tale
Why is February so short? Here’s an interesting story behind the shortest month of the year. Take a look…
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Spring turns to summer as the heat hits India
The cause behind this year’s heat wave is the absence of a western disturbance, and hence weaker rainfall.
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Amit Shah to address public meeting in poll-bound Karnataka on February 23
Shah would address a public meeting at Sandur in Ballari district and later visit Bengaluru, where he would take part in an interactive programme.
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Bengaluru to host 3-day G20 Energy Transition Working Group meet from Feb 5
The meeting will have over 150 participants including G20 member countries, nine special invitee guest countries Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Spain, the Ministry of Power said in a statement.
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Karnataka budget likely to be presented on February 17: CM Basavaraj Bommai
The upcoming budget will focus on programmes that would give more support to working classes, women and youth, he said listing out some government schemes that are being implemented in the state.
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WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
