LIONS KINGDOM
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
FCRA registered NGOs down by half in last 10 years; contribution rises from Rs 17832 cr to Rs 22974 cr
Active FCRA registered NGOs have halved in the last decade. Foreign contributions received by these organizations have significantly increased. Christian associations received nearly three-fourth of the total foreign funds. The Ministry of Home Affairs shared these details with a parliamentary committee. This information was conveyed during a meeting discussing FCRA amendments.
Quote of the day attributed to Alexander the Great: “I am not afraid of an army of lions…” a lesson on true leadership
This timeless quote, often attributed to Alexander the Great, underscores the paramount importance of leadership over sheer talent. It illustrates how a strong, visionary leader can transform an ordinary group into an extraordinary force, while weak leadership can cripple even the most capable individuals. The enduring message highlights leadership's power to unlock human potential and drive success.
Seals and Sea Lions Can Control Their Voices Like Humans: Their Brains May Reveal How Speech Evolved
Seals and sea lions possess voluntary vocal control, a rare trait linked to direct neural pathways from the vocal motor cortex to sound-producing muscles. This ability, unlike the automatic vocalizations of most mammals, allows them to actively modify their sounds. Their unique breathing regulation for underwater survival is also connected to vocal production, offering insights into the evolution of speech.
Team India players land in UK for five-match Test series against England
The Indian cricket team has landed in the UK for a highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, a part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship. Shubman Gill will lead a fresh Indian side, stepping into the captaincy role after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's recent retirements. The series kicks off in Leeds on June 20.
Roar of the big cats
Nat Geo Animals' podcast series, Big Cat Kingdom, transports listeners to India's diverse landscapes, spotlighting the snow leopard, tiger, and Asiatic lion. The episode explores their survival amidst human expansion and climate change, enhanced by evocative narration and immersive sound design. It's a testament to India's unique position as the only country where these three big cat species coexist.
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Buffalo overpowers and chases off lion, netizens mourn how 'game's gone'
A viral video with over 5.9 million views on X challenges the lion’s reputation as the jungle’s king. Shared by user The Instigator, the clip captures a lion being decisively overpowered by a wild buffalo, sparking widespread fascination and proving even monarchs face humbling defeats.
Mufasa: The Lion King: Here’s trailer, plot, cast and release date
The latest trailer for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King reveals Mufasa's and Scar’s early life, struggles and the path leading Mufasa to become a great leader. The film premieres on December 20.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Here's release date, platforms, gameplay, storyline and pre-order options and editions
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, set for release on February 11, 2025, continues the medieval adventure of Henry of Skalitz. Available on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC, the game offers deep customization, varied combat and an engaging story with over five hours of cinematic cut scenes.
'Iyanu' Animated Series: Check out release window, voice cast, plot, production team
Cartoon Network and Max reveal the voice cast for 'Iyanu', an animated superhero series set for release in 2025. Adapted from a graphic novel, it features a Nigerian cast and explores Yoruba culture and mythology.
'Mufasa: The Lion King': See what we know about release date, trailer, director, voice cast and more
Mufasa: The Lion King teaser trailer debuted at CinemaCon, receiving praise for its visuals and tone. The movie hits theaters on December 20.
Disney shakeup: Sean Bailey exits after 15 years as motion picture president
After 15 years, Sean Bailey is stepping down as president of Disney's motion picture group. David Greenbaum, formerly of Searchlight, is taking over as president of Live Action and 20th Century Studios. Bailey will transition to a producer role.
Meet the talented cast of the Super Mario Bros. Movie set to release on Netflix on December 3
Get ready for the Super Mario Bros. Movie on Netflix, Dec. 3! Starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and Seth Rogen. Join Mario's animated adventure with a star-studded cast for all ages!
US ‘sacks’ London diplomat as a joke ahead of crucial World Cup match with England
Before tonight's game versus England, the US embassy in London joked about firing a London ambassador for supporting the Three Lions.
Cheers to 'The Barber Shop Girls'! Grey India scores the country's first Silver Lion at Cannes
The award was won under the Entertainment Lions for Music category.
Ground to air: Airlines face many headwinds
ET takes stock of the major pain points for the burgeoning industry — technical problems with new aircraft, financial stress and cascading impact on capacity, and the shortage of air traffi c controllers.
Saudi Arabia gives citizenship to a robot, claims global first
“Thank you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said the robot, named Sophia, when she learnt of her ostensible citizenship.
On the grape vine: Wild ways halt top star's entry into jungle
The star was denied entry into the jungle, in part, due to his chequered past with the animal kingdom.
Gujarat's Gir celebrates 50 years as lions' sole sanctuary
Gir sanctuary completes 50 years of conservation on Friday with the release of a special postal stamp and launch of year-long festivities.
Lion's the nameless and faceless king of the Indian jungle
Naming Indian lions may help attract the world's attention to their condition
Naming Indian lions may help attract world’s attention to their condition
If Cecil the magnificent blackmaned Zimbabwean lion did not have a name and a much-chronicled and photographed life too, would his cruel death have caught our attention this past fortnight?
Lion kingdom expanding, no steps to protect it
The lion kingdom is expanding — the count of Asiatic lions is 523 according to the census concluded last week — but no steps are in place to conserve the precious big cats.
Boost to Gujarat pride: Lion numbers cross 500
Census shows royal kingdom now largest in history, covering 22,000 sq km
Tiger, tiger burning bright but will lion snatch away its light?
Lions have always been the royal favourites and may even snatch the national animal tag
Lion doubles kingdom, expands pawprint by 10,000 sq km
The king of the jungle has doubled his kingdom in Gujarat over the past five years. From 10,500 sq km in the 2010 census, the big cats have widened their abode to 22,000 sq km in Saurashtra region as per preliminary reports of the lion census of 2015.
Who after Steven Gerrard?
With Gerrard announcing his retirement this week, England manager Roy Hodgson will have to choose a new captain for the Three Lions.
Asiatic lions have homes in over 1,000 Saurashtra villages
State forest department officials said over the last two decades, lions have dispersed from the Gir forest, which was a core area of Asiatic lions, and have settled down in respective areas and made their permanent 'homes'.
Horns of Dilemma
In the Ramayana, after the celestial dancer Urvashi abandoned her child, the infant Rishyasringa was raised in a remote forest by his father.
New 109 sq km conservation reserve earmarked for lions in Ahmedabad
The swiftly-multiplying Asiatic lions of Gir have got the forest department to consider expanding the lion’s kingdom. Now that these big cats have spread to parts of Amreli and Bhavnagar, the forest department has decided to mark a 109 sq km-area between Bhavnagar and Amreli as a conservation zone.
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