Elephant Whisperers: Oscar Winner
Indian film industry produces large number of movies every year. Most of them are in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other regional languages. While Hindi movies were having national base, most of the regional movies...
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Yeti and Sasquatch
Both of them are mythical creatures said to be inhabiting the the different parts of the world.Sasquatch is said to be living in North America. and Western Canada. Yeti whose physical description is similar...
Bird Watching
Bird watching is a hobby that involves observing and identifying different kinds of birds in their natural habitats. Bird watchers can enjoy the beauty and diversity of birds, learn about their behavior and ecology,...
Joshimath: Sinking??
Joshimath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Chamoli district and serves as the headquarters of the Garhwal division of the state. It is an important religious...
What is Real McCoy?
When a thing is of genuine quality or real, it is generally referred to as the Real McCoy. What is the origin of the phrase? There are many theories about it. But mostly are...
Chicken Tikka Masala
The man who is said to have invented the dish died on 22nd December 2022 at the age of 77 years. His name was Ali Ahmed Aslam and he was a Glassgow restaurateur. He...
Stinging Velvet Beans
Mucuna Pruriens known by common names such as Stinging Velvet Beans, Cowitch and Madness Beans. The bean seeds or legumes are used in many medicines. Legumes are rich in L-DOPA which is an amino...
Stinging Velvet Beans !!
Today I came across a legume vine which has climbed on a tree. I noticed the beans clumps hanging from the vine. These are velvety golden colored. The beans are very pleasant looking. But...
Unbelievable Perch
A Large Tailed Nightjar lands in the concrete jungle!! There are some birds which have adapted themselves to live near human settlements. And there are others which are very reclusive. Birders go great lengths...
Bitter Melon!??
Karela aka Bitter gourd is bitter but it is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Bitter gourd contains iron, magnesium, vitamins, and potassium. The calcium and potassium content in it is twice that of...
Black Necked Stork
Black Necked Stork is a tall bird. It is a water wading bird. It’s scientific name is Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). It has a long neck. The bird is found in wetland habitats near rice fields...