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Why Bharatpur's Keoladeo Wetland Is the Heartbeat of India's Painted Storks Nesting Colony

What the Painted Stork Actually IsMycteria leucocephala, the painted stork, carries one of the more misleading common names in Indian ornithology. It is not a true stork in the classical Ciconia sense but belongs to the genus Mycteria, a group of wading birds whose feeding technique sets them apart from…

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The Sarus Crane Mates for Life: The Biology of Monogamy and the Reality of Grief

The tallest flying bird in the world, and what it chose to do with thatGrus antigone, the sarus crane, stands up to 1.8 metres tall, making it the tallest flying bird on the planet. It lives across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia, but its stronghold is the…

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Asaram's plea for interim bail: We don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has sought health updates on Asaram's condition for his bail plea. Rajasthan govt will submit an affidavit regarding his medical status by July 20. Asaram is seeking interim bail on medical grounds from the apex court. His conviction and life sentence were upheld by the Rajasthan High…

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The Indian Roller's Colour Isn't Pigment, How Feather Structure Creates That Impossible Blue

A Bird With No Blue PigmentThe Indian roller has no blue pigment anywhere in its body. Not in its skin, not in any fluid it produces, not in anything it eats. Every shade of turquoise, cobalt, and violet on those wings is produced entirely by the physical architecture of the…

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The Places In India That Inspired Famous Books, Films And Legends

Some places stay with you long after you've left. Their streets, mountains, rivers, and ancient monuments carry stories that have inspired writers, filmmakers, and storytellers for generations. Across India, several destinations have gone beyond their natural beauty to become the backdrop for legendary tales, bestselling novels, and blockbuster films. Whether…

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How Indian Leopards Have Mastered Different Hunting Strategies Across Forests, Scrublands, and Rocky Terrain

The Biological Toolkit That Makes Terrain Adaptation PossibleThe Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) has the broadest prey-weight range of any large felid in Asia. Documented kills in India span from small hares and peafowl to adult sambar stags exceeding 200 kg, a range no other solitary cat on the subcontinent…

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3 Hanuman Temples Where Devotees Say Wishes Come True

There are moments in life when every effort seems to fail. Problems refuse to end, prayers feel unanswered, and hope begins to fade. During such times, countless devotees turn to Lord Hanuman, the symbol of unwavering faith, courage, and protection. Across India, a few Hanuman temples are believed to hold…

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NBCC bags Rs 501.45-cr contracts, biggest in Rajasthan, to builds labs in 922 govt schools

State-owned NBCC has secured four new contracts valued at Rs 501.45 crore. The company will construct 2,256 science laboratories for Rajasthan schools on a turnkey basis. NBCC also received a Rs 60.61-crore engineering contract from Bharat Electronics Limited. Power Finance Corporation awarded two CSR initiative contracts to NBCC for facilitation…

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Transporters' strike in Rajasthan grounds over 10,000 trucks

Over 10,000 trucks have gone off the roads in Rajasthan as transporters begin an indefinite strike against new regulations, including mandatory VLTD installation, permit issues and e-challans. The protest has disrupted freight operations and could affect the supply of essential goods if it continues.

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Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this…

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Why These Indian Forts Are the Most Magical Places to Visit This Monsoon?

Monsoon has a way of changing everything. The same forts that stand under the blazing summer sun suddenly become cooler, greener, and almost magical after the first spell of rain. Ancient stone walls glisten, hills turn lush, clouds drift through towering gateways, and every viewpoint feels like a scene from…

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Rajasthan maternal death mystery: Why 18 mothers have died since May, what probe teams have found, and what grieving families say

Rajasthan maternal death mystery: Rajasthan government hospitals recorded nine maternal deaths in six days. Investigations are underway into these tragic fatalities across multiple districts. Other Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi face distinct maternal healthcare pressures. Families affected by these deaths seek accountability and systemic reforms. Ensuring safe pregnancy and…

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How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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Rajasthan's Forgotten Village Road Trip Circuit: The Offbeat Desert Route Worth Taking

The Circuit Nobody Told You AboutMandawa does not have a single traffic light. The painted havelis here, merchant mansions covered floor to frieze in frescoes of steam trains, European women, and Hindu gods, sit in a town most Rajasthan itineraries skip entirely. This is the Shekhawati region, and it is…

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7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

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Rs 30 lakh a day on publicity: Rajasthan spent Rs 217 crore on government ads in 2 years

Rs 217 crore in just two years. That’s how much the Rajasthan government spent on advertisements – nearly Rs 30 lakh every day.

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Delhi-NCR weather July 13: IMD issues forecast for light rain, cloudy skies and strong winds

India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across many parts of the country. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in northern, eastern, and northeastern regions. Delhi will experience partly cloudy skies with strong surface winds. Isolated light rain is predicted for Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas. Caution is advised in vulnerable locations…

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Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert

Southwest monsoon activity remained subdued across most of India on Sunday. Heavy rainfall was confined to Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and northeastern states. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northeast India and West Bengal. Uttarakhand experienced landslides, blocking numerous roads and causing evacuations. Dry weather prevailed across Rajasthan,…

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Mirabai's Devotion to Krishna: What Surrender Looks Like When It Costs You Everything

She Was Already Married Before She Met Her HusbandMirabai was four years old, by most accounts, when a wandering sadhu passed through her family's haveli in Merta, Rajasthan, carrying a small idol of Krishna. She asked her mother who the beautiful figure was. Her mother, half-joking, said: that is your…

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Eight women, minor die after surgery in two Rajasthan hospitals; state govt sends expert teams

Nine women and a minor died after surgeries in Rajasthan government hospitals over the past week. Inquiries have been initiated by the state government to ascertain the exact causes of these deaths. Expert teams are investigating the incidents in Bhilwara and Banswara districts for potential lapses. Preliminary reports have not…

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Central University of Rajasthan to hold online classes till August 14 to manage water resources

The Central University of Rajasthan will conduct its upcoming odd semester online. This temporary shift is due to weather forecasts predicting El Nino conditions and below-normal rainfall. The university aims for prudent water management on campus during this period. Classes will be held online from July 15 until August 14.…

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Rajasthan-born cardiologist Samin Sharma appointed Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai, New York

Dr Samin K Sharma, an interventional cardiology specialist, now leads Mount Sinai Hospital's cardiology division. He has dedicated over three decades to complex coronary care at this leading institution. Sharma's appointment is celebrated by diaspora organizations, particularly those from Rajasthan. These groups plan a special luncheon to honor his significant…

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5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

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National Medical Commission directs 70 colleges to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance norms

Seventy medical colleges must now connect their NVRs to the National Medical Commission. These institutions failed to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance regulations. The commission issued a public notice after repeated follow-ups proved unsuccessful. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Delhi have the highest number of defaulting institutions. Non-compliant colleges must implement requirements…

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India Wildlife Safari Planning: What First-Timers Miss Before Booking a Tiger Reserve

The Permit System Will Confuse You the First TimeEvery national park in India divides its core zone into numbered safari zones, and each zone has a fixed daily quota of jeeps. Ranthambore, for instance, has six zones in its core area. Zones 1, 2, and 3 sit closer to the…

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