Making convincing replicas of animals—most frequently birds and mammals—by using their prepared skins and different supporting structures is known as taxidermy. It involves mounting (on an armature) or stuffing an animal’s body to preserve it for display or scientific study. It can be traced back to the ancient practise of preserving hunting trophies, but the …
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Yearning for a break from the tiring work-from-home schedule and the buzz of the city? Pretty sure a picturesque tour around the state in its most green and glorious form sounds just the thing you need! Exploring Karnataka and the Western Ghats during monsoon allows you to unwind in a real way! The quietness and …
Ever so often, we all get busy playing some part in our lives, in our jobs that we think there’s no time for anything else. Meet Mr Shanthappa Jadermmanavr, Sub Inspector of Police, Bengaluru, who dedicated his personal time to provide basic education for less privileged with no access to education. A heart full of …
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Taki in West Bengal is a town of green paddies and greener ponds on the banks of the Ichamati river separating India and Bangladesh. Like the rest of the state, it gets enthusiastic during the Durga Puja celebrations every year. At the end of Durga Puja, on Vijaya Dashami, the Ichamati river at Taki, offers …
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The Palace of Mysore, often referred to as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic building in the Karnataka city of Mysore. The Mysore Palace, created by English architect Henry Irwin, dominates Mysore’s skyline. The palace is a three-story Indo-Saracenic building with square towers at the cardinal points that are covered in domes. It was …
There is one village in India that doesn’t burn the effigy of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. They stand in mourning, even as the whole country celebrates Dussera, the festival that marks Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana. Barely an hour’s drive from New Delhi, this is where Ravana is believed to have been born. …
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A Memoir Of An Indian Army War Veterans is a brief but comprehensive movie encapsulates the experiences of an Army veteran and his wife who relive their years in the Army leading up to the historic Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971! The movie in essence captures the lives of all veterans who have faced the …
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This is Bidadi – a beautiful and scenic part of Karnataka in India, that was once famous for grape cultivation and poultry farming! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, or should we say, an agriculturist to know that clean water, is one of the primary requirements for life. And this very basic necessity was scarce …
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The bicycle is a stunningly efficient machine of transportation,improves health, eco friendly and has many other benefits that have been tirelessly elaborated upon. While the cyclists are contributing a lot to society, it is equally important for cars and other vehicles to be aware that cyclists also have needs. So the event ‘Ride for Safety’ …
Madhu Chandan, a software engineer in Karnataka, improved the lives of hundreds of farmers in the Mandya district by quitting a lucrative firm in the US and moving back to India to start an organic farm. In 2015, Madhu Chandan opened the first Organic Mandya store. Today, it has eight outlets and a Rs 25 …
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