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Serow- Mizoram’s state animal (Photo via Canva) A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mizoram’s Kolasib district for poaching and killing a serow, locally known as ‘saza’, the state animal of Mizoram. According to officials of the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, the accused, identified as R.T. Thanga, a resident of Kawnpui Hmarveng locality, was…

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10 foods that were once considered disgusting but became delicacies

Few foods have a more intimidating reputation than Japanese fugu. The pufferfish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, meaning preparation requires specialised knowledge. Historically, poisoning made the fish genuinely dangerous, and authorities including Toyotomi Hideyoshi banned its consumption at different points. Today, properly prepared fugu is a celebrated Japanese delicacy. Source link

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A 175-year-old wooden temple in Vadodara was nearly forgotten, then the family behind it began restoring its carved heritage

Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir (Photo: pilgrimdata.in) Stepping inside old temples gives a different energy; these places hold centuries of history where our ancestors set foot, and the walls speak for years of tradition and practices.One such story is about the Dundiraj Ganpati Mandir, located in the narrow lanes of Vadodara’s old Wadi area, which most of…

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Six Arab federations defy growing revolt over World Cup plan

File Pic: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) Six Arab football federations have thrown their weight behind Gianni Infantino, declaring their “full support” for the embattled FIFA president as opposition to his controversial World Cup investment plan continues to grow.The backing came from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan on Thursday, with four of…

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