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Cubbon Park Flower Show, A Feast To Onlookers

Bengaluru: Regular walkers and visitors to Cubbon Park, one of the favourite destinations of all nature lovers have been for a treat since 29 November, thanks to the flower show intended to educate children on science and nature. Floral sculptures depict hallmarks of progress: The four-day show concludes on Monday, 02 December, and showcases accomplishments in several areas in addition to dwelling on the significance of flora and fauna. Some floral structures have been installed near Jawahar Bal Bhavan in this connection. The heart becomes a major attraction: The state Horticultural Department is hosting the beautiful floral arrangement show in collaboration with the Women and Child Development Department, while the massive heart sign turns out to be a big attraction as the enthusiastic visitors keep crowding to have a glimpse, snap and take a selfie before it. Peacocks, World Cup, Rocket...: Apart from the heart carved out of Red roses and button Chrysanthemums, the Peacock couple,...

ISRO scientists differ over establishment of communication with lander

T he scientific community of Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO), the country's premier space research organization seem to be divided over prospects of reestablishing communication network with VikramLander of Chandrayaan-2 . Although for the official record ISRO sources have put up a brave face in claiming that Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has clicked a thermal image of the lander and efforts are on to establish contact, however, there's another section which has its own doubt about any such success! In fact, things would have been altogether different had the lander were to have a smooth landing which unfortunately is not the case now. Though the lander is not broken or damaged, thanks to the hard landing it is now lying in a tilted position. A Senior scientist on condition of anonymity revealed: As of now persistent efforts are underway to reestablish communication network with the estranged lander but full system functionality is a must for ensuring such contact. Howeve...