The Konark Sun temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple located in the Indian state of Odisha. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya and is considered one of the most important temples in India. The Konark Sun temple is not only known for its impressive … [Read more...] about The Konark Sun Temple Located in India: An Iconography on a Grand Scale
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Nest Man Of India Has Built 250000 Homes For Sparrows And Trains Students To Build More
Rakesh Khatri, also known as the "Nest Man of India," has dedicated his life to ensuring the sparrows of Delhi have a home in the bustling city. With a love for the simple seed-eating birds since childhood, Khatri builds nests out of coconut husks, cotton, jute, rattan, and other materials. He has already hosted nest-building workshops in 3,500 schools across India, teaching … [Read more...] about Nest Man Of India Has Built 250000 Homes For Sparrows And Trains Students To Build More
A man in India infected by plant fungus: Chondrostereum purpureum
A rare and unusual case has emerged in the medical community, as a 61-year-old Indian man has become the first person ever to be infected by a plant fungus disease. The man, who remains unnamed, is believed to have contracted the disease while working as a mycologist, a fungi specialist who works closely with decaying material such as mushrooms, moulds, and yeast. The … [Read more...] about A man in India infected by plant fungus: Chondrostereum purpureum
A Living Tree Bridges In India Stand Strong For Hundreds Of Years
The entwined roots of Indian rubber trees form bridges that—unlike steel structures—grow more durable with time. The emerald hills of Meghalaya state—a steep, sodden, rumpled, and stream-slashed portion of India's remote and picturesque northeastern panhandle—can be excruciatingly difficult to walk. The mist-sheeted corrugated slopes are packed with jungle foliage and … [Read more...] about A Living Tree Bridges In India Stand Strong For Hundreds Of Years
A Ferocious Fight Between a Bear and a Tiger was Captured on Film in India
As far as epic animal battles go, one between a bear and a tiger has to rank towards the top of the list. Incredibly, tourists in India witnessed a vicious fight between a male Bengal tiger and a mother sloth bear defending her cub, all of which was captured on camera in a video that has gone viral on Facebook. The fight took place in Tadoba National Park, where tigers … [Read more...] about A Ferocious Fight Between a Bear and a Tiger was Captured on Film in India