Isa Masih, a Hindu

"Jesus Christ was not only a Hindu, but lived in India for ten years," remarked Puri seer Nischalananda Saraswati. 

"Out of those ten years, three were spent in Puri", he said. This has caused a stir.

The New Indian Express,      October 31, 2022 

Politicians and activism

It is said that, skin of people who move to politics, becomes insensitive like that of a crocodile. 

That is the reason for all this activism.

- Prahlad Modi,    Activist,    Gujarat

Saturn exiting Capricorn

Saturn direct @ 24 deg. Capricorn - October 23, 2022

rescued tiger cub gets cavity filled

A stranded, weak, injured tiger cub was rescued and released into a 10,000 s.ft enclosure for rewilding - at Manthirimattam reserve forest - on June 24, 2022. 

The animal lost it's upper canine tooth on September 4. 

Under general anesthesia, vets began a minor intervention and diagnostic examination - Digital Radiography. Cavity was cleared and was filled with biodentine. The procedure was video recorded for future reference. 

Times of India , September 20, 2022 

theatres, after 32 years

Cinema halls have made a comeback in Kashmir. In south Kashmir districts of Shopian and Pulwama, two multi purpose theatres were inaugurated, on Sunday. Srinigar's first multiplex will open on Tuesday, September 20 - with Amir Khan's Lal Singh Chadda. 

The Times OF India,    Monday,   September 19, 2022  

rugs for parliament

Khanpora village, Budgam district, Central Kashmir 

Stooped over their looms, 50 craftsmen are busy creating history. 

12 silk-to-silk carpets will adorn the floor of,  new Parliament building in Delhi. 

Designs for the 8'x11' carpets are from traditional, Kashmiri Pashmina shawls. 

"Work on nine carpets have been completed. Remaining three will hopefully be completed, in a week or so," said Manzoor Ahmad, one of the artisans.  

The New Indian Express, Saturday Sep. 03, 2022

teaching a tiger to hunt

 

Tamilnadu forest department has taken up the challenge to rewild a male tiger cub.

The 16 month old cub was shifted on June 5th,  to a 10, 000 sq. ft. enlosure to monitor its hunting skills and sharpen its natural predatory instincts. It has to record 50 kills to be declared fit for the wild. 

So far, it has 6 kills under its belt and has graduated from preying on rabbits, to piglets.

Times Of India,      Monday,      August 29, 2022.