Dholera’s wildlife: A hidden ecosystem of birds, grasslands and coastal life

holera’s lesser-known wildlife: Birds, grasslands and coastal ecosystems Dholera, located in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district, is not just a coastal landscape but a rich and lesser-known ecological zone. This region boasts of grasslands, wetlands, and marine ecosystems which are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. As discussed at the 71st National Wildlife Week, Dholera…

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He once stood at a Kolkata metro station ready to end his life, today he is the 1st Indian to run at the North Pole: How Ram Gopal Kothari turned his life around

There are moments in life when you are so defeated by the events that you believe it is the end, the limit has been reached and there is nothing you could possibly do to change it. But if you survive these dark moments, you are able to realise just how beautiful and expansive life can…

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Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge

Israelis in the West Bank are still subject to Israel’s civilian law and enjoy widespread freedom of movement, while Palestinians are subject to Israel’s military occupation and military courts, and are tightly restricted by road closures and checkpoints – a system described by some prominent human rights groups as “apartheid”. Israel has rejected that label…

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5 small plants that never die

This plant’s name isn’t just branding, it’s a fairly accurate description of how tough it actually is. Cast iron plant tolerates deep shade, irregular watering, temperature swings, and general neglect better than almost anything else grown indoors, which made it a favourite in Victorian parlours long before “low-maintenance” became a marketing term. Its broad, deep…

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