Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the Blackbuck National Park is spread over an area of 34.08 km. Flat land, dry grasses, and herds of antelope have always attracted visitors to this park which has a grassland ecosystem. Successful conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf, and lesser florican (a bustard) are ongoing. Several species of mammals have been recorded from the National Park, apart from large groups of Blackbuck such as Indian Wolf, Striped Hyena, Indian Fox, Golden Jackal, and Jungle cat. Apart from these, several species of grassland birds such as Sandgrouse, Lark, and passerines are also abundant in the Park giving a boost to Gujarat tourism.
17 December,2023 01:30 PM IST
Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, at least 15 soldiers were killed in fighting inside the Gaza Strip on Nov 01. The troops who were there to eliminate the Hamas terror group laid their lives during the ground invasion. Israeli forces continued to attack targets by land and air overnight killing dozens of members of the terror group. Among 15 soldiers, an Indian-origin soldier, Staff SGT. Halel Solomon was also killed in Hamas attack. 20-year-old Halel Solomon, a resident of Israel’s Dimona, was from Givati Infantry Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion. The incident took place when a Namer armored personnel carrier they were in was hit by an anti-tank guided missile. The casualty toll underlined the threats soldiers are facing after weeks of punishing air campaign. Israeli tanks have been active inside Gaza for at least four days following Hamas’ attack on October 7. At least 8,525 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct 7, said Gaza health authorities.
02 November,2023 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai
At least 1,100 people lost their lives as the conflict between Israel and Hamas militant group escalated. As per Reuters, at least 700 Israelis and 400 Palestinians were killed so far in the ongoing war. The Israel Air Force has launched lethal air strike in Gaza Strip with fighter jets attacking areas used by Hamas terrorists. The retaliation came after the Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel that claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands injured. Earlier, Hamas fired a barrage of rockets into the southern and central parts of the Israel. Several Israelis were taken as hostages in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported citing officials. There is fighting and heroic battles to save hostages, going on hours since October 7. Fighting between Israeli security forces and Haman gunmen continued in several places 24 hours after their incursion. Also, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed vengeance and said that Israel will turn Hamas into “rubble”.
09 October,2023 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Recently, the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Glasgow, Scotland. This comes amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A video of the incident has been doing rounds on the internet, where a man can be seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Gurudwara. Colin Bloom, former advisor to UK government, said that the Khalistan extremism has escalated due to the inability of Western governments to do enough. Bloom stressed that both the British and Canadian governments should take more proactive measures to address this issue. India has flagged the issue with the UK Foreign Office and also the police, according to sources.
01 October,2023 11:40 AM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, Mumbai’s favourite festival has kickstarted from 19 September. All the devotees have installed the Ganesh idols at their homes and are gathering in huge numbers at the famous Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai. Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal, which is the oldest one in Mumbai, started after Bal Gangadhar Tilak made a call for it in 1893. There is more to the history of this Ganesh Pandal and these chawls as some of the famous personalities have dwelled here. It was the same chawl where Swatantraveer Savarkar had sent a pistol concealed in a dictionary from London to encourage a freedom struggle against the British. Watch this video to know more about this unique and historically significant Ganesh Pandal.
21 September,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Independence Day 2023 | Indian cinema's origin traces back to the pre-Independence era, with Dadasaheb Phalke pioneering it after being inspired by 'The Life of Christ.' His silent film 'Raja Harishchandra' (1913) marked its start, later transitioning to 'talkies' with 'Alam Ara' (1931). Mumbai emerged as a filmmaking hub, birthing hits like 'Devdas' and 'Anarkali.' Cinema became a platform for anti-British sentiment during the freedom struggle. The Golden Era (1940s-1960s) brought parallel cinema, e.g., Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy,' and Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa.' From silent origins to a social, nationalist, and artistic force, Indian cinema's journey, epitomized by Phalke's vision and diverse narratives, shaped its impactful cultural legacy.
16 August,2023 10:47 AM IST
Be warned, chocolate lovers! If you love chocolates, this video might leave you with serious chocolate cravings. In the first episode of Midday’s series ‘The Inside Access’, we bring to you the fascinating process of chocolate making through an exclusive access to a chocolate factory in Mumbai. Diem Chocolates and Confectionary is known to offer a range of premium handcrafted couverture chocolates. This World Chocolate Day 2023, delve into this world of chocolates with a visit inside Diem’s Chocolate factory in Mumbai.
07 July,2023 11:52 AM IST_d.jpg "‘India’s History Not Of Slavery, But Since 1947 We Were Taught So’: PM Modi")
PM Modi attended the exhibition organized as part of the 400th birth anniversary of legendary Ahom General Lachit Borphukan in New Delhi, on November 25. He was accompanied by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. While addressing the ceremony, PM talked about how the history of India had been taught as history of slavery.
25 November,2022 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Meet two friends Aziz & Ganesh. Celebrating Ganpati together since their childhood, their message - no to hateWatch full video here: youtu.be/yaFagO34Bz0
24 September,2022 02:52 PM IST
Ganpati is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Maharashtra. In this special report we explore how Bappa is an emotion, from unifying people from across walks of life to the History of the most loved festival in Maharashtra. The story of a 16 year old girl who leads a dhol tasha pathak & two childhood friends who come together each year for the celebrations. Watch our special report #Ganpati #IdeaofIndia #documentary
18 September,2022 06:11 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
