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22.6% increase in lightning in India, says the 2020 India Lightning Report says

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2020 India Lightning Report of Earth Works says that there was a 22.6% increase in lightning in India last year as compared to 2019.

Highlights of the report

  • Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Karnataka received the highest lightning pulses
  • During 2020, Maharashtra and Karnataka were among the top 10 states to have had the highest lightning pulse counts.
  • Over 39.5 million pulses were detected in India last year by the company’s Total Lightning Network. Out of these, 12,022,402 were dangerous cloud-to-ground strikes.
  • In India, there were 7,447 Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts and most of them were in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  • Odisha, which was followed by Chhattisgarh, experienced over 1 million clouds to ground pulses in 2020.
  • In the year 2020, India saw the highest concentration of lightning in May, June and September because of the monsoon season.
  • According to the report, the dangers of lightning and severe weather pose threat to the population of India.
  • Due to the country’s proximity to the equator and the Indian Ocean, India experiences extreme amounts of moisture and heat which contributes to the sudden and severe thunderstorms throughout South Asian region.
  • A study conducted by the National Crime Records Bureau states that since the year 2001, every year 2,360 people die in India due to lightning strikes.

Earth Networks which published the report operates the largest global hyper local weather network.

Beloved Beasts by Michelle Nijhuis: History of conservation re-scripted

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Beloved Beasts authored by acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the history of the conservation movement to protect and conserve other forms of life.  Lindsey Renick Mayer, Director of Media Relations for Re-wild recently interviewed the author and EBNW Desk reproduces its excerpt here: 

Beloved Beasts author Michelle Nijhuis says, “When I became a journalist and began to write about conservation and climate change, I started to think it would be useful to tell the story of the modern conservation movement. People have, of course, been practicing conservation on local and regional scales for millennia, but the movement to protect species on a global scale didn’t really get started until the late 1800s, when North Americans and Europeans finally realised that it was possible for humans to drive even very abundant species extinct.”

“That movement, for better and worse, is still central to the effort to protect life on earth, and I wanted to write as honestly as I could about the people who shaped it—about their successes and failures, their insights and oversights, and the development of their ideas over time,” she says.

“One of the most important conservationists who most conservationists have never heard of is Elinor Ostrom (who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2009). 

She spent her career disproving the “tragedy of the commons”—the assumption that when people share access to a resource, they will inevitably consume that resource until it’s gone. She found that on the contrary, many societies throughout the world have developed ways of conserving shared pastures, forests, and fisheries, and that some of these cooperative systems have survived for hundreds of years.  

“Aldo Leopold,(an American conservationist), wrote that “One of the penalties of an ecological education is that one lives alone in a world of wounds.” 

Conservationists are more alert than most of us to the damage humans have done to other species, and their experience often teaches them to expect more of the same. But I think conservationists can find a great deal of hope in the history of the conservation movement. 

“Parks and reserves are important to conservation, but we can’t draw hard boundaries around every ecologically valuable habitat—not only is that impractical, but parks and reserves have a long history of excluding people from the habitats they depend on for survival, and some of those exclusions have had terrible consequences. International conservation organizations need to secure and defend the people’s rights who are successfully managing their local habitats to find more ways of enabling humans to live sustainably alongside other species. 

“If the short-term burdens of protecting local species can be reduced, and the long-term benefits of conservation can be more equitably shared, conservation can start to become what it should be: an everyday practice, for everyone.” 

PS: For more details, you can contact:  https://www.rewild.org/news/q-and-a-with-author-michelle-nijhuis 

Do You Know: Ashgabat is the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers

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Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan in Central Asia which has been named the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers.  The city topped the list in a 2021 cost-of-living survey recently held by consultancy firm Mercer. 

Ashgabat ranked first as the world’s most expensive city while Hong Kong was on the second position; Beirut in Lebanon was third and Tokyo in Japan was fourth.

Ashgabat has made a mark across the globe for its magnificent marble buildings and monuments. 

Being home to one of Central Asia’s most colourful bazaars called Tolkuchka Bazaar, it is thronged by tourists from all across the world.

Other tourist attractions include the National Museum, White Marble, Turkmenbashi Cableway, Museum of Fine Arts, Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center, and Turkmen Carpet Museum, to name a few.

Who is Abhimanyu Mishra: The Youngest Chess Grandmasters in History

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Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest chess grandmaster who made a history by breaking one of the oldest records in the game to become the youngest grandmaster in history.

Abhimanyu Mishra started playing chess when he was just 2 and now, at the age of 12, he has become a champion by smashing a record held by the Russian former chess prodigy Sergey Karjakin, who earned the title in 2002 at the age of 12 years and seven months. 

Abhimanyu earned the title at 12 years, four months and 25 days at an event in Budapest.

The youngster is from New Jersey, who began playing chess at two-and-a-half and became the youngest US expert when he was seven.

The youngsters father is Hemant Mishra

Abhimanyu idolises current world champion Magnus Carlsen and Indian chess great Vishwanathan Anand.

Abhimanyu shall now travel to the 206-player World Cup in Sochi starting on July 10, where he is given a wildcard entry by Fide.

Masala Chowk Jaipur: Location, Timing, Ticket Price, Popular Dishes, Best Time To Visit

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Masala Chowk, Jaipur, location, timing, ticket price, popular dishes, best time to visit

Masala Chowk is a renowned eatery in Jaipur, located in Ram Niwas Garden. This open-air food court offers 21 flavours under one roof (or sky). 

Masala is related to spice and chowk means an open area or public square in Hindi, hence summing up the meaning of the place that is a variety of booths serving authentic Indian street food.

Masala Chowk brings the best in terms of street food at one place. The place leaves you spoilt with choice. You name food items such as Pani Puri, samosas, sandwiches, dosas, chaat, and they have it.

Masala Chowk Jaipur Entry Fee 

The entry inside the chowk was once free of cost till the place got crowded up with people who came here for fun and didn’t end up purchasing any food. Now, the entry fee is INR 10 per person.

Masala Chowk Timings Jaipur 

Each eatery here has its own opening and closing timing. However, the eateries open at 09:00 AM and shut down at 10:00 PM.

1. Samrat – Famous for masala tea, jalebi, and ‘pyaaz ki kachori.’

2. Rama Krishna Kalkati Chat – The famous Bengali chaat serves delicious Chat varieties.

3. Gopal Singh Patasi Bhandar – Te variety of pain puri will leave you craving for more.

4. Shankar Samosa – You will get hot and spicy samosas with the right kinds of chutneys at Shankar Samosa at any time of the day.

5. Sethani Ka Dhaba – Get the perfect Rajasthani Thalis with dhaba styled chapatis and sabzis

6. Somilal’s Rawat Misthan Bhandar – The Gulab Sakri should be a must try here.

7. Indian Ice- Cream Faluda – Ice creams and mouthwatering faludas are a blessing here under the scorching Jaipur heat.

8. Raman Dosawala – Get a variety of idli, dosa, uttapam, and more here which are a treat for your taste buds.

9. Shri Jharkhan Nath Poha And Chat – The delicious Poha offered here is a must to have in the breakfast.

10. Gulab Ji Chai Wale – Gulab Ji’s have a wide range of teas for everyone’s taste buds.

11. Delhi Chaat and Café – Have the authentic north Indian chaat straight from the capital.

12. Premprakash Samosa – Get the delicious samosas and have cream rolls, popcorn, and other snacks too

13. Wah! Banna – You can have a variety of Dahi bada, Mirchi bada, Loki ka halwa, and more here. Wah! Banna appeals to all authentic Indian chaat lovers.

14. Bhagat Misthan Bhandar – Get delicious rasgullas, laddus, barfis, and more here.

15. Brijwasi Faluda Kesar Kulfi – You will love  the kulfis in every flavour, freshly prepared only for you.

16. Pawana Rajasthani Vyanjan – Cherish the delight of having Masala Bait, Missi Roti, and more here.

17. Jaipuri Chatkara – The best dishes available here are chole bhature, aloo tikki, parathas, and more.

18. House On Fire – This is a  place to be for all non-veg lovers for fiery chicken. You shall get Murga Tadka, Murga Curry, and more.

19. Andewalaz – Andewalaz come with all egg dishes you can think of.

20. Ice Cream & Shakes – Get the best in terms of fresh juices, cold drinks, and more here. They also get fresh ice creams here.

21. Mahaveer Rabri Bhandar – The luscious rabri of Rajasthan is a must to try.

How to Reach Masala Chowk 

Masala Chowk is situated in Ram Niwas Garden, 1.5 km away from the famous Albert Hall Museum and 2 km from Johri Bazar. You can either take a taxi or choose to walk the distance. Also, you can take a bus to Maharaja College Bus Station and then walk towards Masala Chowk.

Taking your car on weekends might brig you troubles as the place gets very crowded, with no parking space available. The designated parking lot for Masala Chowk accommodates only up to 20 cars. If you don’t find a spot at the Chowk, you will have to park your vehicle at Ramniwas Bagh’s underground parking facility.

Gushmeshwar Jyotirling Temple Shivad: 12th Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva!

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Gushmeshwar Jyotirling Temple is the 12th Jyotirling of Lord Shiva situated in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan.

Nestled in the picturesque Devgiri hills, the Ghushmeshwar Temple situated in Rajasthan is believed to be 12th or the last of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva mentioned in the Shiva Purana ‘Kotirudra Sahinta’.

The temple is situated at a distance of 48 km from Sawai Madhopur and 55 km from Ranthambore National Park.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, popularly known as Lord Ghushmeshwar or Lord Dhushmeshwar.

It is surrounded by mountains and natural water pond and hence is thronged by large number of devotees to nurture nature.

Priyanka Chopra turns 39! See how twitter keeps abuzz wishing Desi Girl a very happy birthday!

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Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: Priyanka Chopra rang in her 39th birthday in London this year.

Priyanka Chopra celebrated the day with her cousin Divya Jyoti and James Cavanaugh. Chopra lives in California with her husband and singer Nick Jonas, however, is currently in London for her upcoming series Citadel.

Let’s see how she has been receiving warm wishes from the people she has been loved. From Bollywood to Hollywood to Netflix, she has been remembered on her birthday by one and all. Let’s look at the following tweets to see how much she is being loved by people across:

Asha Kandara: This Jodhpur sweeper is now a deputy collector in Rajasthan

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Asha Kandara is a Jodhpur-based sweeper who has been garnering accolades after cracking the Rajasthan Administrative Services Exam-2018 to become a deputy collector in Rajasthan.

Asha, working as a sweeper with Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, has cracked the RAS 2018 to serve as the deputy collector in the Rajasthan government.

Scripting the story of grit and determination, this woman never paused in her life even after the separation from her husband . She preferred sweeping roads in Jodhpur rather than to sit as dependant to her family and raise her two kids. 

Soon after her divorce, she pursued her graduation and and simultaneously took the job of a sweeper and cleaned the streets of Jodhpur to earn her living. 

In 2018, she appeared for RAS and now comes the result which has brought tears of joys in her eyes.

“I had to go through the curse of broken marriage, caste discrimination and gender bias, but it never stopped me to dream of becoming a senior officer,” she says with pride.

Today, felicitations are pouring in from all corners of the society as she has been honoured by mayors and senior officers of the same corporation where she worked as a sweeper.

Kandara feels proud of sitting with senior officials like an equal, during her felicitation event.

“This is what my struggled was for,” she said, as she gives credit for her success to her parents and her determination.

“I want to bring justice to the society. My endeavour is for my community and for every victim of injustice,” she asserted.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, Poster, Design, Banner, History, Significance

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 Theme, Wishes Quotes, Poster, Design, Banner, History, Significance

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 is observed each year on July 18 across the globe to remind the contributions made by  this great man for the cause of peace, human rights, reconciliation and freedom on Planet Earth. Let’s read in detail about the day.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021:  History

Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa and hence the day is celebrated as Mandela Day. He rose to fame as a great politician, revolutionary, and philanthropist. 

The Mandela Day is observed to “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.” 

For almost 67 years, Mandela fought against social justice. Since 2009, on 18 July, it has been an official United Nations holiday. 

It was on 18 July, 2009 that the first Mandela Day was launched in New York. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on November 10, 2009 declaring 18 July as “Nelson Mandela International Day”. 

This day marks the contribution to peace through his active involvement in promoting human rights, resolving conflicts, international democracy, and reconciliation, and addressing racial issues.

Nelson Mandela International Day celebration

To honour Nelson Mandela, many statues and civic tributes have been made at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, South Africa. Even a bridge, known as the Nelson Mandela Bridge has been made in Johannesburg. The postage stamp has also been dedicated to Nelson Mandela. Also, various musical tributes are being paid to him in previous times.

Nelson Mandela International Day Quotes

Quotes: It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” – Nelson Mandela

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

Nelson Mandela International Day 2021: Theme

The theme for 2021 Nelson Mandela International Day is “One Hand Can Feed Another.”

Lakshya Raj Prakash Singh: Meet this younger prince of Jaipur who became Sirmaur Maharaj at the age of 9!

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Lakshya Raj Singh, younger prince of Jaipur, is now the titular Maharaja of Sirmaur, an erstwhile princely state located in the hills of southern Himachal Pradesh.

He is the younger son of Jaipur Princess Diya Kumari who was anointed as the titular Maharaja of Sirmaur in 2013, when he was nine years old.

The Raj Tilak (coronation) of the younger prince of Jaipur was held at elegant Nahan Palace, reviving the memory of old regal splendour.  

Following the tradition of the family, the Raj Tilak was attended by members of the erstwhile princely states, Jagirdars, Thikanedars, businessmen, Tazmi Sirdars, amid other dignitaries.

Besides family and friends of the Jaipur royal family, Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia and late Sunanda Pushkar also attended the function.

Now known as the Maharaja Lakshya Raj Prakash of Sirmaur, he is the maternal grandson of Rajmata Padmani Devi – who is the daughter of the former and last Maharaja of Sirmaur, Rajendra Prakash who passed away in 1964.

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