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Bihar Snake Festival: Hundreds carry ‘LIVE’ snakes during Bihar's Nag Panchami mela; the fascinating history behind Samastipur's centuries-old serpent festival

Bihar Snake Festival: Hundreds carry ‘LIVE’ snakes during Bihar’s Nag Panchami mela; the fascinating history behind Samastipur’s centuries-old serpent festival

‘LIVE’ snakes during Bihar’s Nag Panchami mela (Instagram) Nag Panchami is probably one of the most famous snake festivals celebrated annually across India. But how Samastipur in Bihar celebrates Nag Panchami is not for the faint hearted! A quiet riverside town in Bihar, Samastipur transforms into one of India’s most extraordinary religious gatherings on this…

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<b>Indian expat from Kerala killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast; colleague recalls moments before explosion</b>

Indian expat from Kerala killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast; colleague recalls moments before explosion | World News

An Indian-origin man from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on Monday, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed, Gulf News reported.The victim was identified as Shijin Paul, 27, from Kottarakkara in Kerala’s Kollam district.A relative told the outlet that Shijin succumbed to his…

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Inside Naoero’s $90,000 citizenship offer, including extra fees, background checks and visa-free travel

Naoero, previously known as Nauru, has introduced a program that offers citizenship to individuals contributing to climate adaptation funding. The initiative focuses on securing finances necessary for relocating vital infrastructure and families further inland, in response to the increasing threats posed by rising sea levels and coastal flooding. Those who successfully navigate the rigorous application…

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Across America's three coasts, 84% of wetlands are slowly submerging; only 16% are rising fast enough to keep pace with the sea

Across America’s three coasts, 84% of wetlands are slowly submerging; only 16% are rising fast enough to keep pace with the sea

As sea levels continue to rise at an alarming rate, coastal wetlands are facing unprecedented inundation. A staggering eighty-four percent of these essential ecosystems are currently experiencing loss on a national scale. The Gulf Coast wetlands are bearing the brunt of this crisis, largely due to human impact. Still, there’s hope—many wetlands could shift inland…

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India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline, explains benefits

India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline, explains benefits

Plastic notes have several advantages, including stronger security features, a lower risk of counterfeiting. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first plastic or polymer notes are expected to go into circulation at the start of the next financial year, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. Sharing an update on the pilot project at the post…

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R Madhavan House: Inside R Madhavan's Mumbai home at BKC worth Rs 17.5 crore, spanning across 4,182 square feet with meditation room, balcony with fruit trees and more | Hindi Movie News

R Madhavan House: Inside R Madhavan’s Mumbai home at BKC worth Rs 17.5 crore, spanning across 4,182 square feet with meditation room, balcony with fruit trees and more | Hindi Movie News

R Madhavan has earned admiration for his performances over the years, but his Mumbai residence offers a glimpse into the actor’s understated lifestyle away from the cameras. Located in the prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the home prioritises comfort, calm, and functionality over opulence.According to Asia Net, the apartment is valued at approximately Rs 17.5…

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Scientists placed 42 sea sponges in a polluted Spanish port. 455 days later, one species had thrived while four others died |

Scientists placed 42 sea sponges in a polluted Spanish port. 455 days later, one species had thrived while four others died |

Representative Image of marine life thriving around resilient chicken kidney sponges in polluted waters (AI-generated image) Researchers in Spain spent 455 days tracking how sponges from five species of Mediterranean sea life coped with being moved from clean, natural habitats toward a heavily polluted recreational marina near Girona. The experiment was designed to test a…

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Kazakhstan's Caspian tiger was declared extinct due to hunting by the military and prey reduction, now the country has released its first tiger in the wild after 70 years

Kazakhstan’s Caspian tiger was declared extinct due to hunting by the military and prey reduction, now the country has released its first tiger in the wild after 70 years

Kazakhstan has released adult Amur tigers into the wild after a 70-year absence. This reintroduction follows extensive habitat preparation and prey population restoration efforts. Scientists confirmed the genetic similarity between extinct Turanian and current Amur tiger populations. The country has implemented a comprehensive conflict-prevention system for human-tiger coexistence. This significant conservation initiative aims to re-establish…

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Childhood Experiences In Indian Cities: "There is absolutely nothing to do in Indian cities": Entrepreneur's take on kids’ weekend outings sparks parenting debate

Childhood Experiences In Indian Cities: “There is absolutely nothing to do in Indian cities”: Entrepreneur’s take on kids’ weekend outings sparks parenting debate

The debate sparked online after the entrepreneur shared the post online. There is a familiar weekend ritual in many urban Indian households. Parents wake up on Saturday morning, open Google Maps or Instagram, and ask the same question: Where do we take the kids today? For some, the answer is frustratingly repetitive- a mall, a…

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