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Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...- House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere explained: New character, shocking deaths, the Antlered Man, and the mystery of the Isle of FacesHouse of the Dragon's latest episode unveiled the mysterious Isle of Faces, a sacred Westerosi site where the First Men and Children of the...
- Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
- Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
- This tree is turning Delhi red. Doctor shares the fiery sight and its Madagascar linkDelhi's streets are ablaze with the fiery red blooms of the Gulmohar tree, scientifically known as Delonix Regia. Originating from Madagasc...
- Krisumi Corporation targets Rs 4,000 crore revenue from real estate project in GurugramKrisumi Corporation is gearing up for a major financial boost with projected revenues of Rs 4,000 crore from its upcoming venture, The Fore...
- Anand Mahindra is in awe of Jharkhand’s hidden gem 'land of seven hundred hills', sitting 4,300 feet above sea level, reveals why it is perfect for offbeat travellersAnand Mahindra, who is very popular on social media, has spotlighted Jharkhand's hidden beauty, Meghahatuburu in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum...
- Lebanon's Christians feel the heat of climate change in its sacred forest and valleyLebanon's iconic cedar forests, cherished by Christians, are at risk due to climate change and rising temperatures. The Cedars of God Fores...
- In Benin, Voodoo's birthplace, believers bemoan steady shrinkage of forests they revere as sacredFor many people in Benin, the forests empowered them before they were born, or in the first months of their lives. Barren women performed V...
- Sacred Groves CIC in talks for 10-year investment for restoration of forest lands near KazirangaA meeting was held by India's representative of the environment conservation oriented social enterprise set up with the objective of conser...
- River Island district Majuli may become the first carbon neutral district in IndiaThe project has been initiated to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is part of the French Development Agency.
- Majuli to be India's first ever carbon neutral districtThe project, SACReD, Majuli has been initiated to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Majuli Deputy Commissioner Pal...
- Aravali not a forest, says Haryana forest department orderThe order implies that vast tracts of forests, including most parts of the sacred Mangarbani grove, would now be recorded as 'not forest'.
- Plants of plentyThe Great Spirit that supposedly fulfils all the desires of the devotees also teaches them the value of forbearance and curbing of wanton u...
- No plan to protect Mangar?Haryana’s forest cover might be only one-sixth of the target that the state has set for itself by 2020 but this has not stopped the state g...
- Special incentive to protect sacred groves in KeralaWhile the dwindling forest cover is a matter of concern that has not been addressed successfully in Kerala, the state forest department has...
- Biodiversity conservation gets a pushThe state forest department has developed a plan for conservation of the rich biodiversity outside the protected forest areas, that is, wil...
- Oxford to study religious forests in IndiaScientists from the University of Oxford are preparing a map of the world's religious forests, including those in India, identifying them a...
- Kerala to protect sacred grovesWith global warming spurring biodiversity conservation efforts, the Kerala government has started an ambitious programme to protect 'sacred...
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