Mizoram

India’s First ‘Generation Beta’ Baby Born in Mizoram

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Generation Beta

On January 1, 2025, India witnessed a historic moment with the birth of the country’s first ‘Generation Beta’ baby in Aizawl, Mizoram. The baby, a boy, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, represents the beginning of a new era in India’s demographic evolution. The birth not only brings joy to his family but also signifies the country’s … Read more

Guess the Flower Blooms Every 50 Years and Triggers Famine in One Indian State

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Flower Blooms Every 50 Years

Deep within the lush, green landscapes of Mizoram in northeast India, a peculiar yet devastating phenomenon occurs once every few decades. This event, known locally as “mautam,” unfolds when a native bamboo species, Melocanna baccifera, enters a rare flowering cycle. Every 48 to 50 years, millions of these bamboo plants simultaneously burst into bloom, producing … Read more