Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 09 took an elephant ride at the Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. PM Modi in Assam is on a two-day visit to the state. Earlier, on Friday, PM Modi held a roadshow in Kaziranga, with locals turning out in numbers to give him a grand reception. Cultural events were performed as part of the rousing welcome to PM Modi. Considered Assam's crown jewel, the Kaziranga National Park is home to the largest habitat of rhinos, over 600 species of birds, a thriving population of dolphins and one of the highest densities of tigers.
09 March,2024 12:05 PM IST
Crime series 'Poacher' is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from February 23. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, it stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. In a media interaction, Richie Mehta said, “It is literally about wildlife crime fighters in India. People who are basically motivated to do everything they can in their power and more to save what they believe as a planet.” While being asked about his performance in the film, DEV D actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya replied, “Acting also should be like a living being. Till the time the blood, sweat, and flesh of the character are not seen, the character seems superficial.” Watch the full video for more!
17 February,2024 03:00 PM IST
When Mumbai’s Anand Shinde started off as a photojournalist, little did he know that his profession would someday lead him to become an Elephant Whisperer. Anand has a unique skill of communicating with the Elephants and he has been using this skill to help the gentle giants. But how does he do that and what all went into making Anand - an Elephant Whisperer? On World Elephant Day 2023, we bring you an exclusive chat with Mumbai’s elephant whisperer Anand Shinde.
11 August,2023 04:48 PM IST
PM Modi recently went on a wildlife safari and the videos are going viral. Modi not only visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar but also took a tour of the Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai to meet the elephants from the Elephant Whisperers. Trying his hand at wildlife photography, he was also seen clicking some pictures during his trip.
10 April,2023 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai
Bomman and Bellie, the tribal couple who are the heroes behind Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ are in awe as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met them at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on April 09. Bomman and Bellie shared their happiness and excitement after meeting the Prime Minister. “It is a great pleasure for us to meet him. He asked about our issues. I talked to him for all the tribals here. He agreed to address our issues,” said Bellie.
10 April,2023 03:07 PM IST
Discover the wonders of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in AlUla. Explore over 130 ancient tombs, including the iconic Qasr al-Farid and the unique Face Rock. Meet Hinat, whose reconstructed face offers a glimpse into the past. Visit the world's largest mirrored building, Maraya Concert Hall, and admire the Elephant Rock, one of AlUla's most popular sites. Experience the excitement of camel racing, as Hollywood star Will Smith attends the AlUla Camel Cup event in this historic city
03 April,2023 10:59 PM IST | Mumbai
Oscars 2023: Showcasing love, care and emotion in bond between humans and a pair of elephants, understanding their family dynamics is what director Kartiki Gonsalves wanted to portray through her Netflix documentary short film, 'The Elephant Whisperers'. It is based on the real life story of couple living in Theppakadu Elephant camp within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu who devoted their life to parenting orphaned elephants. Watch the video to learn more about the film.
14 March,2023 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai
A large number of tourists thronged Mudumalai Theppakadu Elephant Camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant made famous by the Indian documentary film ‘Elephant Whisperers’, which won an Oscar in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ category on March 13. The film’s plot revolves around an elderly couple -- Bomman and Bellie, who adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
14 March,2023 10:00 PM IST | Mumbai
A big night at the Oscars 2023 for India with the victory for RRR's song Naatu Naatu and The Elephant Whisperers which won Best Documentary Film. The cherry on the cake was the grace with which Hindi Film Actress Deepika Padukone spoke about the Naatu Naatu song and interrupted the energy of the crowd! The actress said, "An irresistibly catchy chorus, electrifying beats and killer dance moves to match have this song a global sensation." Here's a link to all the awards presented at the Oscars 2023. Watch! #oscars2023 #naatunaatu #TheElephantWhisperers
13 March,2023 08:04 PM IST
Netflix documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' won the Oscar for the Best Documentary Film category creating history at the 95th Academy Awards. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the team of the Tamil documentary. "Their work wonderfully highlights the importance of sustainable development and living in harmony with nature," said the Prime Minister.
13 March,2023 04:39 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
