ANCIENT SNAKE
Meet Vasuki Indicus: Ancient snake in India that may have weighed a ton and measured longer than a school bus
Vasuki, the ancient big snake from India, was a slow-moving ambush predator that subdued prey through constriction. It lived 47 million years ago in the marshy evergreen woods of western India, resembling the largest snake from Colombia.
View: Whether visiting Stonehenge or Easter Island, everybody must get stoned
The stones at Stonehenge hail from different parts of Britain and evoke similar questions. As with the pyramids, countless experiments have been conducted to recreate their construction. With the definitive answer elusive, an entire infrastructure that ferries you from the car park via visitors has been erected, all to prevent you from seeing the stones from outside.
Snake venom can kill.... but it can also heal!
Snake venom hit headlines after YouTuber Elvish Yadav was arrested for selling snake poison at rave parties. Despite the bad reputation and long association with death and malaise, snake venom has been used to develope life saving drugs!
The Year of the Wood Dragon: What awaits your zodiac sign in 2024
In 2024, the Chinese Zodiac welcomes the Wood Dragon, a potent combination that intertwines the mythical prowess of the Dragon with the grounding influence of the Wood element.
National Medical Council changes logo, includes Ayurveda god Dhavantri
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has replaced its logo, removing the national emblem and replacing it with a photo of Dhanvantri, the god of Ayurveda. The new logo has been in use for a year and features a colored photo in the center. The change has drawn comparisons to the emblem of the World Health Organization.
Tibetan Buddhism's future: Journey of 8-year-old 10th Bogd Lama caught amidst political turmoil
In a tale of unexpected spiritual destiny, an 8-year-old boy, A. Altannar, born into a wealthy Mongolian mining family, has been declared the 10th reincarnation of the Bogd, a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
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Australia: Scientists discover lizard-like ancient amphibian species which occupied country 247 million years ago
With fewer than 10 fossils of this lizard-like species being globally recognized, experts suggest that the revelation could revolutionize our understanding of amphibian evolution in Australia.
Manipur warring groups still in possession of over 6 lakh bullets: Officials
Around 6 lakh bullets and 3,000 weapons are with warring communities in Manipur, allowing banned terror groups to re-emerge, officials warn. The Indian officials monitoring the situation say .303 rifles, Medium Machine Guns (MMG) and AK assault rifles, carbines, Insas Light Machine Guns (LMG), Insas rifles, M16 and MP5 rifles were reported to be missing from police armouries.
Which game are you playing today?
Through gamification we are creating a society where you take, grab, hoard and raid, rather than a society where you're rewarded for being kind, generous and nice. Little wonder, then, that the world which aspired to be a global village is today reduced to a confederacy of warring tribes, suffering toxic nationalism.
Skeletons of 15-million-year old giant wombats found in Australia
Known as Nimbadon, these marsupials weighed about 70kg and are said to be most closely related to wombats.
What Fox tells us about ouroborosing
Ouroborosing has been especially evident in the information-disseminating business, a.k.a. news media, where providing consumers only content they want, even if that means fabricating information, has become a devious, yet acceptable, model.
Newly restored Pompeii house of two former slaves now open to the public
The house gives just a glimpse of domestic life in the doomed Roman city.
Over 100 new ancient designs discovered in Peru's Nazca lines, read here
Japanese and Peruvian archaeologists have identified new artistic renderings in the Nazca lines. About 100 new historical designs have been discovered.
Nagula Chavithi 2022 on October 28th: Know significance, greetings and why it's celebrated
Married women offer puja on Nagula Chavithi to appease the serpents so that they don't harm their children. The festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and adjoining areas. The festival extends to the third day of Naga Shashti, with Naga Panchami being the interim day. The three auspicious days are October 28th, 29th and 30th.
View: The purpose of rich people
Do they buy the goods and services that you offer in the market? Do they invest in your business and become a shareholder? Do they give you a loan and so, become your lender? Do they shower you with goods and services and donations, expecting nothing in return? These are direct ways in which wealth of the rich can impact our life.
Onam 2022: When is it and what to expect if you are travelling to Kerala during this festival
Kerala Tourism is set to reintroduce the lively Onam celebrations to the streets and homes of Kerala with carnivals, arts and artforms, and a demonstration of the rich and old customs linked with the festival after keeping Onam low-key due to the pandemic.
Spirit of Virgil Abloh lives on at Louis Vuitton's high-energy runway in Paris
Kendrick Lamar performed a live ode to the American fashion star who was Vuitton's menswear designer.
Massive treasure trove sheds fresh light on ancient Chinese kingdom
Chinese archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Sichuan Province. The trove contains gold, bronze, and jade artefacts from the ancient Chinese kingdom.
New popularity across the board
Despite its chequered history, ludo has seen a renaissance during this lockdown.
Ancient board games win Bengaluru hearts; ludo, chaupar, snakes-and-ladders are favourites
Simpler games cost between Rs 100 and Rs 150, the more elaborate ones cost more.
Small community trying to rekindle the love for Indian board games
While the games in their present form were developed after research, the blueprints for these can be seen in the architecture of numerous temples.
PC Sorcar, rope tricks & snake-charmers: When Indian magic conquered the West
The story of Indian magic cannot be told without examining its place in the globalisation of popular culture.
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is a dizzying collection of paradoxes
Ancient temples and towering high rises. Tales of spirits, fire-breathing dragons and life-giving elixirs.
Australian snakes have Asian origins: Study
Sydney, Nov 2 (IANS) Ancient species of Australian lizards and snakes, including some of the world's most deadliest, migrated from Asia to the southern continent as early as 30 million years ago, according to a study.
Ancient snakes both like eels, burrowed like worms
Canberra, Aug 23 (IANS) Ancient snakes may have been more adept at moving through water and living underground than their contemporary counterparts, research published by Australian scientists said on Wednesday.
Snakes evolved on land 128 million years ago
The original snake ancestor was a nocturnal, stealth-hunting predator that had tiny hind limbs with ankles and toes, researchers said.
Ancestor of snakes, lizards likely gave birth to live young
In an unusual discovery, scientists have found that the ancestor of snakes and lizards likely gave birth to live young, rather than laying eggs.
Snakes and ladders
The verse, which invokes river Narmada and sage Astika, is called Sarpa Raksha mantra. It presumes that not only do snakes respond to Sanskrit but they also honour ancient treaties!
Ancient city of Bath had plenty to offer on both counts! History and health
The city's compactness and striking architecture - Roman baths and sweeping Georgian terraces - combine to produce one of the most elegant sights in Europe.
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