One of the oldest herbs dating back to more than 7000 years, Coriander is among the very few things with the power to unite a diverse and vast country like India. As you travel across the country, you find it everywhere in with different names such as Kothmir, Dhaniya, Danika, and Kostombir but with the same …
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Eight wild cats from Namibia will be allowed to roam freely in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno-Palpur national park as part of an initiative to return the species to its natural environment. Despite being an essential component of India’s ecosystem, poaching and habitat destruction led to the cheetah’s extermination from the nation in 1952. Cheetahs are the …
Tusks have defined the personality of elephants throughout their evolutionary history. Yet, tusks are absent among all-female Asian elephants and in many male elephants as well at present. Raman Sukumar (professor at the Indian Institute of Science) has been intrigued by the function of tusks in elephants and the reasons for their loss among females …
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Hinduism has a plethora of rituals, but water is one that is highly valued. This religion’s basic tenet is the endless cycle of births and rebirths until one has atoned for all of one’s past actions and fate. Purity and ultimately moksha are the ways to escape the endless cycle of birth and rebirth determined …
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The Minicoy island, which is shaped like a crescent, floats alongside one of Lakshadweep’s largest lagoons. Minicoy, the second-largest in the group with a total area of 4.8 sq km, touches the southernmost point of the islands. The island’s breathtaking natural splendour, which includes its clean blue waters, shoreline fringed with coconut trees, and mirror-like …
Nature, Mythology and a scenic wonder. This is the last stretch of India where Rameshwaram ends.Visitors are filled with awe by the breathtaking scene of the seductive beach, raging tides, crystal-clear sea, and crumbled remains of the once-prominent city of Dhanushkodi. A town in Tamilnadu’s Ramanathapuram district close to Rameshwaram, is bounded by the Indian …
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In an attempt to curb the rising menace of single-use plastic, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) joined hands with Ecolastic Private Limited to launch biodegradable packaging products, which are made from natural and plant-based food-grade materials. These sustainable bags would be made available in two forms —soluble and insoluble. These bags would be …
When you hear the word monastery, you probably picture venerated places that provide a tranquil setting for those seeking a spiritual connection. Monasteries in India have deep religious roots and are a reflection of Buddhist culture and ideals. Even the most uninformed believers can be captured by a select few, and Tawang Monastery isone of …
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Indian art and culture have a long tradition of being influenced by spirituality. Additionally, one of the architectural wonders with a beautiful aesthetic is the Vivekananda Rock Monument. It is also a geographical interest because it is situated where the three major water bodies that encircle India’s southernmost point converge.According to Swami Vivekananda, even after …
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In the North Canara district in coastal Karnataka’s Bhatkala Taluk sits the temple town of Murudeshwara. It is situated between the scenic Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea on the primary Mangalore-Karwar Highway. Its main draw is a Shiva Temple with Chalukya and Kadamba sculptures constructed in the Dravidian architectural style, along withits immaculate beach …
