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Shoebill
Mar 9, 2023

"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language": Shoebill - large, elusive, stalk-like bird with prehistoric appearance due to oversized shoe-shaped beak, usually silent but clatter their bills loudly during greetings sounds like a machinegun

You probably wouldn’t win a staring contest with it, though you’d be hard-pressed to look away. Taller than a mailbox, with an eight-foot wingspan, the shoebill is quite a kick to observe! This hefty bird with its lesson-in-gray plumage is endemic to swamps and wetlands of Central and East Africa. Solitary in nature, even when paired with another, the birds like their space and will feed at opposite ends of their territory.
Snow leopard
Mar 6, 2023

"Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care & genius": Ghost of the mountains | Snow Leopard, one of the most agile hunters on earth is an elusive mammal species of cat family, top-predator of Central Asia & Indian Himalaya

The strikingly beautiful snow leopard remains one of the most mysterious cats in the world.
Kalaripayattu
Mar 6, 2023

“In the struggle between stone & water, in time, the water wins”: Bharatiya Martial Art | Kalaripayattu is the father of all martial arts in the world, the existence of Martial arts in India for over 3000 years can be proved by its mention in the Vedas

The existence of Martial arts in India for over 3000 years can be proved by the mention of martial arts in the Vedas. According to ancient folklore, Lord Vishnu’s disciple Parasurama who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu is believed to be the founder of martial arts in India. Kalaripayattu, which is the most popular amongst many martial arts practiced in India, is believed to have been founded by Parasurama.
Anyone who kills cow deemed to rot in hell; ban cow slaughter, declare cow as national animal: Allahabad High Court
Mar 5, 2023

"सुरूपा बहुरूपाश्च विश्वरूपाश्च मातरः। गावो मामुपतिष्ठन्तामिति नित्यं प्रकीर्तयेत्": We are living in secular country & must respect all religions. In Hinduism, belief & faith is that cow is representative of divine and should be protected - Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court recently urged the Central government to ban cow slaughter in the country and declare the cow as a "national protected animal", since the cow is the representative of the divine in Hinduism [Mohd. Abdul Khaliq v State].
Ankiya-Nat and Bhaona Traditions of Assam – A Living Cultural Heritage of Sanatan Dharm
Mar 5, 2023

"People without knowledge of their past history, origin & culture is like a tree without roots": Assamese Bhaona - traditional art with religious messages of truthfullness & dharma, created by 6th century saint-reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva

Sankaradeva’s created Bhaona is the soul of Assamese society that holds the identity of the community. Bhaona as part of folk performing arts is the combination of acting, music, and musical instruments. Ankiya nat Bhaona was the original form of Bhaona which appeared in the form of Matribhashar Bhaona in this contemporary time.
Rahul Gandhi set to address British Parliament
Mar 4, 2023

"Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense": Rahul Gandhi will be in London for 3 days and will speak at British Parliament, meeting Indian diaspora, addressing a press conference organized by the Indian Journalist Association

By Loveena Tandon: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is in England on a 10-day visit. The Wayanad MP will be in London for three days where he will be speaking at the British Parliament, meeting the Indian diaspora, addressing a press conference organized by the Indian Journalist Association, holding private business meetings, and giving a talk at a well-known London think tank, Chatham House.
Philippines court issues international arrest warrant for Bill Gates
Mar 4, 2023

"Whoever profits by the crime is guilty of it": Philippines court issues international arrest warrant for Bill Gates in connection to Covid19 vaccine rollout, excess deaths & injuries reported after vaccine drive, Gates Foundation prevents media reporting

Philippines court issues international arrest warrant for Bill Gates in connection to Covid-19 vaccine rollout Excess deaths and injuries reported after the vaccine drive Gates Foundation prevents media reporting on an arrest warrant with a superinjunction
Temple Elephants: Cruelty Or Protection?
Mar 3, 2023

"Famous: most accessible to the arrows of malice & slander": PetaIndia donated a mechanical elephant worth ₹5 lakhs to Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur, but fails to uphold compassion for animals when it comes to festivals of other religions

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India along with actor Parvathy Thiruvothu donated a mechanical elephant worth Rs 5 lakhs to Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur. The PETA indicated that deploying real animals for temple rituals was causing harm to the animals as they needed to stay away from their natural habitat and undergo trauma in captivity.
Karnataka BJP MLA's son caught red handed while receiving ₹ 40 lakh bribe, ₹ 7.62 cr cash recovered in raid
Mar 3, 2023

"Honesty stands at the gate and knocks, and bribery enters in": Prashanth Kumar, chief accounts officer of Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board arrested for ₹40 Lakh Bribe from office of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd, of brand Mysore Sandal Soap

The son of sitting Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa was arrested on Thursday while accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh by the anti-corruption division of Lokayukta. The Lokayukta officials apprehended Prashanth Madal, the son of the BJP Lawmaker when he accepted the bribe at his workplace.