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History and significance of 'abhaya mudra'
The Week· 16 hours agoDuring the recent Parliament session, the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi spoke passionately about the 'abhaya mudra'. The mudra or hand gesture is an...
Namibia: Where desert meets ocean
The Hindu· 16 hours agoIt is one of the least densely populated countries in the world, almost on par with Mongolia. The country gained independence from South Africa in 1990....
Unearthing the secrets of Indian savannas
The Hindu· 17 hours agoFor most of us, the word savanna conjures up a singular image: the vast plains of the Serengeti in Africa, teeming with wildlife… open grasslands dotted...
Flying Hippos? Scientists say the giants can get airborne!
Indiatimes· 18 hours agoThe hippopotamus, also known as the hippo, is the third-largest living land mammal after the elephant and rhino. Scientists in the UK have claimed that hippos can be airborne ...
Wild elephant strays into Totapara tea estate of Jalpaiguri and ravages shop, houses
The Telegraph· 20 hours agoSources said the elephant walked into the estate from the neighbouring Moraghat forest in search of...
Tribute to Elephant Arjuna: Memorials to Honor a Forest Hero
Indiatimes· 20 hours agoEnvironment Minister Eshwar Khandre announced the construction of memorials for elephant Arjuna, who died in a fight during a capture operation. The memorials will feature ...
Delhi: Sale of glue traps stopped across markets after PETA India’s appeal
Mid Day· 21 hours agoFollowing an appeal from PETA India for the prohibition of manufacture, use and sale of glue traps across Delhi, markets in the city stopped the sale of glue traps, reported PTI. In September ...
Flood Submerges 8% of Rhino-Bearing Areas in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, No Casualty Reported |...
The Times of India· 21 hours agoGUWAHATI: As the flood situation continues to be grim across the state, the floodwaters have submerged over 8% of rhino-bearing areas of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary — the world’s densest ...
Reducing inflation the Czech way
Financial Express· 21 hours agoThe Czech central bank brought down inflation using unconventional policies while most others have struggled with conventional measures.
‘Moidams’ recommended for Unesco tag | Guwahati News - Times of India
The Times of India· 21 hours agoGuwahati: ‘Moidams’, which are burial places for Ahom kings and queens and known for their...