A new species of babbler bird has been added to Rajasthan’s rich biodiversity and its credit goes to Udaipur ornithology team. This small resident bird discovered is puff throated babbler, whose scientific name is Pelornius ruficeps.
This new species of bird has been found in Gamda ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary located in Udaipur district. It has been discovered by joint efforts of Dr. Dharmendra Khandal, a noted environmental scientist from Rajasthan and environmental scientists Dr. Satish Sharma and Harkirat Singh Sangha who are working for biodiversity conservation in South Rajasthan.
Red-necked Phalarope at distance at Nevta, (courtesy Naveen Singh)
‘The Biggest Birdwatching Event in History’ witnessed two world records in the year 2020
By Harsh Vardhan
Two world records were set over the weekend of 17th-18th October 2020 during the inaugural Global Bird Weekend – an event that brought together more than 38,000 passionate nature lovers from all over the world to participate in what was dubbed “The Biggest Birdwatching Event in History”, wrote Alex Dale at the BirdlifeInternational portal.
A total of 169 countries pooled in
In all, birdwatchers from 169 countries (and all seven continents!) pooled together to record an incredible 7,101 avian species on the eBird app (more than three quarters of the world’s total), beating the previous one-day world record of 7,060 set in May 2018. The next day, a further 180 species were added to the total, bringing the final number to 7,281 and securing a second world record in as many days.
Tim Appleton (right) and Harsh Vardhan at the Indian Birding Fair held in Feb 2017
The event, the largest of its kind to focus on the Autumn migration, was organised by Tim Appleton MBE, co-founder of the British Birdwatching Fair. “I was amazed at the response considering we only launched Global Birding in August 2020”, says Appleton. “Being able to unite a worldwide community for Global Bird Weekend by asking them to ‘Go Birding Together for Conservation’ went beyond my wildest dreams and has already produced significant scientific data and inspired new networks of communication”.
The impressive numbers boost confidence
The numbers are all the more impressive considering they were achieved in the midst of a pandemic, with participants encouraged to minimise their global footprint and stay near home. Far from a mere frolic, the event had tangible conservation impact, with over £24,000 raised for BirdLife’s Stop Illegal Bird Trade appeal. An incredible 50,383 photographs and 1,101 audio recordings found their way onto eBird, making the event a tremendously successful citizen science project. Global Bird Weekend was staged by Global Birding, in association with Swarovski Optik, powered by eBird and supporting BirdLife International. To find out more, visit: globalbirding.org
Another record: 127 species of birds recorded
In India, a record 127 species of birds were recorded at Nevta, Barkheda, Man Sagar, Chandlai and Grassfarm Nursery, all located around city of Jaipur, India, on same dates. The new feat was attained by a team of TWSI volunteers: Govind Yadav, Rahul Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Rakesh Sharma, Naveen Singh, Mayank Sharma, Sumit Bari, Parakh Vijay and Nishant Nath Shukla. Red-necked Phalarope was a rare bird spotted and photographed by Naveen Singh. To this Appleton wrote to Harsh Vardhan, “What a brilliant list of species the Volunteers recorded for Global Bird Weekend, it demonstrates the importance of Jaipur and its surrounding areas for birds and their conservation. Please pass on my congratulations to everyone who took part.”
(Please see: The feature image depicts a red-necked Phalarope at distance at Nevta–pic courtesy Naveen Singh)
Sangri Popular Been Like Vegetable of Rajasthan is Obtained From Which Tree
Ker is a desert tree called Ker which is a thick green bush found in the arid region of Rajasthan, India.
Ker bush is a small and moderate in size and can be termed as an evergreen thorny tree. With its brilliant light bluish-green slender branches armed with conical thorns, it can be called as a tree or a shrub. This is because some of these trees are about 15 feet tall, Many of these trees are spread over huge area of sand in 5 to 6 feet high heaps of green foliage.
It can also be called as a Ker or Kair shrub for it has no leaves on it. Having a huge bunch of thin branches with triangular thorns, it produces a green berry like fruit called Ker or Kair that is used for cooking curries.
Best Collection of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes, Thoughts, Motivational, Inspirational Lines on Life, Succes, Career, Education, Country, Science etc
Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place – that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.
The best brains of the nations may be found on the last benches of the classrooms.
Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.
Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.
Be active! Take on responsibility! Work for the things you believe in. If you do not, you are surrendering your fate to others.
Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.
We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.
Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.
This sprawling palace once belonged to the royal family of Kota city and was later occupied by Major Charles Burton during British Raj. During his time, the bloody mutiny of 1857 broke out and he met a gruesome death in this very palace. And now this palace is converted into a luxurious heritage hotel. Visitors and palace guards have claimed to hear screams of a British army man. Well be their guest! Maybe you will have your spooky adventure!
This fort built by King Madho Singh in 1613 A.D between cities of Jaipur and Alwar, is considered to be the most haunted place of Rajasthan. The story goes that a Tantric/sorcerer fell for the queen Ratnawati and she had him beheaded but before that he put a death spell on this fort. Tourists have encountered chilling incidents like hearing a woman’s cries for help, a tantric shouting spells and tingling sounds of bangles. It’s so spooky that Archaeological Survey of India has warned tourists to vacate the fort before the sunset. None of the visitors are allowed there to stay after sunset.
The all-famous IAS couple Tina Dabi, topper of UPSC civil service examination in 2015 and Athar Amir, who ranked second in the same exam, have filed for divorce in Jaipur. The couple tied the knot in 2018.
While Tina was the topper of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2015, Athar had secured the second position in the same UPSC exam. Athar hails from Kashmir.
After a one-year relationship, they married in April 2018. The duo had said earlier that they had fallen in love during their training period. Both Tina and Athar are officers of the Rajasthan cadre. This IAS couple is separating by mutual consent
The couple posted in Rajasthan has filed for divorce on November 17. They have submitted an application in a family court on November 1.
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Do you know that the Jaipur city, founded in 1727, is the only city in the world to have been shaped in the form of a nine-part Mandala which is called as the ‘Pithapada’?
Jaipur Connection With Number Nine
Following the concept of Pithapada, the initial number of shops in the city were limited to 162 whose count came to 9 in total. The width of roads was also divided into three categories which were 54gaj( total count 5+4=9), 27 gaj (2+7=9) and 18 gaj (1+8=9).
Even the city’s foundation day was celebrated on November 18 where 8+1 comes to nine again.
The number Nine basically signifies the nine planets of the ancient astrological zodiac and it was thoroughly followed in all aspects while designing the city. Jaipur was divided into nine blocks. The Parkota was spread in nine square miles area. The city was geographically divided into nine quartets which were placed in nine blocks each. Each quartet was spread at 18 beegha of land where 8+1 counted to 9.
Founder of Jaipur City
As Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, was a great astronomer and a town planner, he discussed many architects before finalising the design of Jaipur.
Jai Singh sought advice from a Bengali Scholar, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a “Shaspati” ie a Hindu Priest architect for aiding him to design the city’s architecture.
Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on diverse streams including astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and then discussed the city plan with the King.
Jaipur, which has a worldwide identity in the name of Pink City, was established on 18 November 1727. Today is the 294th Foundation Day of Jaipur.
Jaipur is famous for its rich building construction tradition, culture and historical significance. Come, know about Jaipur Foundation Day- Jaipur Foundation Day History, Images, Wishes etc.…
CM Wishes on Jaipur Foundation Day 2021
Greetings to residents of Pink city on #JaipurFoundationDay. The historical city has a unique place in art & culture of #Rajasthan & is famous worldwide for its rich heritage. Let us preserve its glorious magnificence & ensure #Jaipur prospers, adding joy to everybody’s lives.
Jaipur was founded on November 18, 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer. It is known as the ‘Pink City of India’.
The city was planned according to Indian Vastu shastra by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in 1727.
Jaipur city, founded in 1727, is the only city in the world to have been shaped in the form of a nine-part Mandala which is called as the ‘Pithapada’.
Following the concept of Pithapada, the initial number of shops in the city were limited to 162 whose count came to 9 in total. The width of roads was also divided into three categories which were 54gaj( total count 5+4=9), 27 gaj (2+7=9) and 18 gaj (1+8=9).
Even the city’s foundation day was celebrated on November 18 where 8+1 comes to nine again.
The number Nine basically signifies the nine planets of the ancient astrological zodiac and it was thoroughly followed in all aspects while designing the city. Jaipur was divided into nine blocks. The Parkota was spread in nine square miles area. The city was geographically divided into nine quartets which were placed in nine blocks each. Each quartet was spread at 18 beegha of land where 8+1 counted to 9.
