Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai Releases Book Titled 'Heavenly Islands of Goa'
In a remarkable literary odyssey, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, the Governor of Goa, embarked on a mission to unveil the state's rich natural heritage through a series of captivating books. His latest offering, "Heavenly Islands of Goa," is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting the state's lesser-known facets.
Pillai's book 'Heavenly Islands of Goa' delves into the fascinating world of Goa's avian diversity. Did you know that Goa hosts an astonishing 482 out of the total 1,360 endemic and migratory bird species found in India? This remarkable fact is attributed to the colony of mangroves that has created an ideal and isolated habitat for birds, making Goa their home.
'Heavenly Islands of Goa' is the third book in Pillai's trilogy on Goa's natural heritage, following "Heritage Trees of Goa" and "Discovery of Vaman Vriksha Kala." This trilogy marks a significant milestone in showcasing the state's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Apr 23, 2024
Kuwait Launches First-ever Hindi Language Radio Programme
Kuwait launched its first-ever Hindi language radio broadcast. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio on frequencies FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday evening, from 8:30 to 9:00 pm (local time).
Lauding the move, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said that this step will serve to further strengthen the ties between India and the West Asian nation.
Apr 21, 2024
Fossils of Massive Prehistoric Snake Found in Lignite Mine in Gujarat
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee reported the discovery of fossils of one of the largest snakes that ever existed and likely lived 47 million years ago during a period called the Middle Eocene. The fossils were found in Kutch, Gujarat, and the reptile, named Vasuki Indicus, could have been anywhere between 10 metres and 15 metres long, or as big as a modern-day school bus.
Apr 20, 2024
Virat Kohli Joins Dhoni, Tendulkar by Having a Wax Statue in Jaipur
Virat Kohli became forever immortalised in Jaipur with the city's wax museum unveiling a statue of the cricketer on occasion of World Heritage Day. The statue, weighing 35 kg, was sculpted in about two months.
The museum, located on the Nahargarh fort premises, already has 44 wax statues, including those of cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The museum also has the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, APJ Abdul Kalam, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Kalpana Chawala, Amitabh Bachchan and Mother Teresa.
Apr 18, 2024
An Ayodhya Lord Ram Idol Replica to be Installed in Netherlands
A Kashi-based sculptor crafted a replica of the idol of Ram Lalla consecrated at the Ayodhya temple.
This replicated idol will be enshrined in a Hanuman temple in the Netherlands.
Before its overseas journey, the idol will be brought to Ayodhya for rituals.
The EterBliss Foundation, dedicated to promoting Sanatan Dharma, commissioned this replica idol. Moreover, the Foundation intends to install replicas of Ram Lalla idols in various other European countries.
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