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Lalibela, Ethiopia – The 11 Incredible Rock-Hewn Churches

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • WORLD HERITAGE THE ROCK-HEWN CHURCHES OF LALIBELA Ethiopia's Extraordinary City Carved from Living Stone Eleven medieval churches. One extraordinary architectural legacy. Lalibela, Ethiopia • UNESCO World Heritage Site An illustrative artistic interpretation of Lalibela's extraordinary rock-hewn architecture. Imagine entering a place where the walls, pillars, windows, roofs and entire sacred buildings are not assembled from bricks or stones, but carved out of one enormous mass of solid rock. Deep in the Ethiopian highlands lies a remarkable architectural wonder that seems to challenge the limits of human imagination. Known as the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela , this extraordinary complex consists of eleven medieval churches carved directly into volcanic rock. Some stand within enormous sunken courtyards. Others are surrounded by trenches, tunnels and passages. Their architecture reflects remarkable craftsmanship, religious...
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SummitSathi: Hyderabad Student Builds Satellite Receiver That Works Without Internet

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • SCIENCE & INNOVATION SUMMITSATHI A Young Innovator's Satellite Receiver Bringing Weather Images Without Internet A Class 12 student's idea connecting space technology with community resilience. Hyderabad, Telangana • November 2026 SummitSathi represents an effort to make satellite-based weather imagery accessible to communities with limited connectivity. What if a village could access images from weather satellites even when its internet connection and mobile network stopped working? Imagine a remote Himalayan village during the monsoon. Heavy rain is approaching. Roads are vulnerable, mobile signals are weak and communication networks may be disrupted. Residents need information about changing weather conditions, but the usual weather applications cannot be accessed. This is the kind of challenge that inspired a young student from Hyderabad to explore an innovative solution. Aagam Jain , a Class 12 student of Indus I...
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India Reaches 100 Chess Grandmasters: A Historic Achievement

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • INDIA & SPORTS INDIA'S 100 CHESS GRANDMASTERS A Historic Century on the Global Chessboard 100 Grandmasters • One Nation • A Legacy of Excellence November 2026 A landmark achievement for Indian chess and a proud moment for the nation. India has reached a century in chess! From producing its first Grandmaster in 1988 to welcoming its 100th in November 2026, India's journey has been one of determination, talent, discipline and remarkable sporting progress. This is more than a numerical achievement. It represents generations of players who have spent countless hours studying openings, analysing positions, competing in tournaments and pursuing excellence on the 64-square battlefield. With Anuj Shrivatri becoming India's 100th chess Grandmaster, the country has entered a special chapter in its sporting history. India is now widely recognised as the fourth country to reach the milestone of 100 Grandmasters, following Russ...
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4 Rules of Wisdom: Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Silence

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • LIFE & PHILOSOPHY THE FOUR RULES OF WISDOM A Simple Philosophy for Living with Integrity Four short principles. A lifetime of meaning. Four timeless reminders about how we treat others and how we conduct ourselves. In a world filled with noise, competition, opinions and endless conversations, some of life's most important lessons are surprisingly simple. We often search for complicated answers to questions of character, relationships and happiness, when a few guiding principles may be enough to change the way we live. An inspiring illustration circulating under the heading “Japanese Wisdom” presents four concise reminders: If it's not yours, don't take. If it's not right, don't do it. If it's not true, don't say it. If you don't know, be quiet. These words may appear straightforward, but each one contains a deeper lesson about personal responsibility. Together, they offer a practical...
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The Golden Miracle of Honey: Health, Home, Beauty and Nature

THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • NATURE & WELLNESS THE GOLDEN MIRACLE OF HONEY Nature's Sweet Treasure for Food, Home, Beauty and Wellbeing Discover the fascinating world of honey — from the extraordinary work of bees to its many everyday uses. A little sweetness created through an extraordinary collaboration between nature and bees. Golden, fragrant and naturally sweet, honey has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. It has been treasured as food, used in traditional household practices, included in beauty preparations and valued in many cultures as a symbol of abundance and wellbeing. Yet honey is much more than a sweet substance in a jar. It is the result of remarkable teamwork inside a beehive, an intricate natural process involving flowers, nectar, enzymes and evaporation. Every spoonful carries a connection to flowering plants, the surrounding environment and the tireless work of honeybees. From a warm cup of honey-lemon drink to a homemade fa...
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