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'India not for beginners': Internet erupts with videos of devotees parading with snakes around their necks during Nag Panchami melaA unique spectacle unfolded in Bihar's Samastipur district during the annual Nag Panchami fair. Devotees, ranging from young boys to elderl...- Revere and conserveSacred trees thrive due to reverence. The Gurusheng tree in Arunachal Pradesh grew from Dalai Lama's stick. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Sri...
- Sacred and protectedIn a groundbreaking move, the city of Linhares, Brazil, has granted legal personhood to ocean waves, recognizing their intrinsic right to e...
- Who are former PM Manmohan Singh's daughters: Know their professions, education and achievementsDr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, was a highly respected economist known for his leadership during India’s 1991 economic lib...
- ‘No iron, no steel’: Architects relied on ancient Indian know-how to make Ram Mandir earthquake-proof for 2,500 yearsAs the entire nation looks forward to the consecration of the sacred Ram Mandir in Ayodhya tomorrow, here is a sneak peek into how the icon...
- Sacred groves and SarnaIn Chota Nagpur, Sal tree groves are treated as sacred groves, called Jaher Than or Jaher Ghar. Sacred worship is carried out by the commun...
- Thar Desert turns green after unseasonal rains; greenery lures vibrant butterflies to JaisalmerEarly rainfall and pre-monsoon activities have transformed the Thar Desert of Jaisalmer district into a lush green landscape, attracting a ...
- Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April, governor BD Mishra"As part of the G20 programme, Shillong will be hosting the Space-20 program on April 17-18," Mishra said, addressing the Republic Day para...
- When Hindus converted without much fuss, cuss or troubleMiracle as a motif for persuasive religious conversion has a long history in India. From Tamil bhakti saint-poets in South India to Sufi sa...
- 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...
- New plant species found in south Maharashtra named for Sharad PawarThe species has been named 'Argyreia sharadchandrajii' in recognition of Pawar's contribution as Union agriculture minister, said researche...
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...
- There’s more to Ayappa than most Hindus knowEven as Sabarimala has now become a flashpoint for Hindu identity, older layers of the Ayyappa legend, his tribal/hunter-gatherer origins a...
- Meghalaya's orchids under threat, need sanctuaries: ExpertsMeghalaya should consider declaring at least 20 forests as 'biotype sanctuaries' if it has to conserve the exotic species which are facing ...
- Himalayan vulture makes a comeback in the AravalisThe Himalayan griffon vulture, a threatened species was recently spotted in the Aravalis along Gurgaon-Faridabad highway, near Mangar Bani ...
- New Great Indian Bustard habitat found in Jaisalmer, conservation hopes soarA flock of 24 GIBs was recently spotted in the grasslands of Salkha area, 45 km from Jaisalmer district. Of them, 21 were males and three f...
- Maharashtra loses many bat coloniesSeveral bat colonies in the state have ceased to exist due to development, renovation in old structures or by pest control.
- 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...
- Cosmic CoilsAn awesome nine-hooded serpent carved on a single sheet of limestone dominates the ruins of the Buddhist Stupa unearthed at Kanaganahalli i...
- Paris is more fascinating than even the cliches declareTuscany is great but Paris is more fascinating than even the cliches declare.
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