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Meet Yati Gaur who’s on the ā€˜longest walk’ of India with his dog Butter.
Meet 26-year-old Yati Gaur who’s on the ā€˜longest walk’ of India with his dog Butter

Yati’s is in his sixth walk covered about 3,000 kms so far. He is currently in Odisha and will walk towards Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu,...

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 6 Jun 2023 11:24 AM IST


Superfood blueberries improve brain, heart health in those above 60
Did you know? Superfood blueberries improve brain, heart health in those above 60

A recent study found that blueberries have antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenesis, antimicrobial, and anti-obesity properties

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 30 May 2023 10:00 AM IST


Carpets from UP, bamboo floors from Tripura, what each state brings to the new Parliament
Carpets from UP, bamboo floors from Tripura: What each state brings to new Parliament

With carpets from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, bamboo flooring from Tripura, and stone carvings from Rajasthan, the new Parliament building reflects...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 28 May 2023 8:30 AM IST


Tipu Sultan Bedchamber Sword
Tipu Sultan's bedchamber sword creates new auction record in UK

The sword had a guide price between GBP 1,500,000 and 2,000,000 but went on to surpass that estimate to fetch GBP 14,080,900.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 May 2023 8:26 AM IST


In a first, limbless skink sighted in Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
In a first, limbless skink sighted in Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary

Visakhapatnam Forest officials have sighted Barkudia limbless skink, a small reptile known for its unique limbless body and extraordinary adaptations.

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 23 May 2023 10:56 AM IST


Tirupati Gangamma Jatara: Why it is celebrated and its significance
Tirupati Gangamma Jatara: Why it is celebrated and its significance

Even children take part in the festival where they dress up as Bairagi, painting their bodies with white paste (Namam Kommu)and applying dots with...

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 16 May 2023 7:12 PM IST


Mysore Pak-Read about the iconic sweet’s history
Bengaluru celebrates poll win with Mysore Pak: Read about the iconic sweet’s history

Mysore Pak is not just a sweet. It holds the legacy of Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV who greatly inspired those seeking a progressive and inclusive...

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 15 May 2023 5:09 PM IST


Alligator Garfish
Carnivore Alligator Garfish found in Dal Lake, local fish species under threat

In the renowned lake, a ray-finned euryhaline fish with an alligator-like mouth was discovered while the lake was being deseeded

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 15 May 2023 11:00 AM IST


Meet 44-year-old Salathia, who earns Rs 1.50L from online gaming
'Age is just a number': Meet 44-year-old mother, who earns Rs 1.50L from online gaming

Known as "Blackbird" in the gaming community, Salathia boasts close to four lakh followers on Rooter, a gaming platform

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 14 May 2023 10:00 AM IST


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Have a melon-licious day: Come summer, demand for juicy fruit soars in Hyderabad

All portions of this fruit, including the flesh, peel, and seeds, provide health advantages when used or consumed properly

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 12 May 2023 10:30 AM IST


Zero Shadow Day: Here are the places that will witness the celestial event next
Zero Shadow Day: Here are the places that will witness the celestial event next

The same event will be witnessed in Visakhapatnam on 10 May, in Warangal on 11 May, in Vizainagaram on 12 May, and in Srikakulam on 10 May

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 9 May 2023 8:03 PM IST


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Bored of eating ice apples? Try these refreshing recipes

Ice apple is a natural cooler that helps in regulating the body temperature. It is a cooling fruit from the sugar palm tree

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 8 May 2023 10:00 AM IST


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