World heritage

Guwahati: Images of a fully grown tiger "relaxing" on a bed inside a house-cum-shop in Assam's flooded Kaziranga National Park Thursday created a buzz on social media, bringing under spotlight the plight of animals in the state battling a deluge. The pictures of the Royal Bengal Tiger on the bed at a shop at Harmoti near Bagori range of the World Heritage Site along National Highway 37 on Thursday were widely shared on social media after the Wildlife Trust of India posted it on Twitter. "The tiger has entered a house and is relaxing on a bed. #AssamFloods bring in unusual guests!" "#JustIn our vet @samshulwildvet is making plans with #AssamForestDepartment @kaziranga_ to tranquilise the #tiger", the WTI said. "Our vet @samshulwildvet is on a mission to tranquilise this #tiger to get him out of bed!" the organisation which is cooperating with the state's forest department in the massive efforts to save wildlife during the flood, said in a series of tweets. Locals told reporters the … [Read more...] about Assam’s Flood Fury Forces Kaziranga Tiger To Take Shelter In Shop

London: British broadcaster Danny Baker was fired on Thursday by the BBC over his "stupid unthinking gag" on Twitter about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn son, Archie. The now deleted tweet, which has been circulated on social media, showed a black and white photo of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee dressed in clothes with the caption: "Royal Baby leaves hospital". The 61-year-old presenter was accused of mocking the Duchess of Sussex's racial heritage. A BBC spokesperson said: "This was a serious error of judgment." The corporation added that Baker's tweet "goes against the values we as a station aim to embody. "Danny's a brilliant broadcaster but will no longer be presenting a weekly show with us," the spokesperson said. Harry and Meghan, whose mother Doria Ragland is African American, revealed on Wednesday their new son was named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. After an initial backlash on social media, Baker said: "Sorry my gag pic of the little … [Read more...] about British presenter puts ‘racist’ royal baby tweet with monkey picture; gets fired

India is one of the few countries with no record of anti-Semitism as its society is known for openness and compassion, the Indian envoy to the US has said. Addressing the Jewish community, eminent Indian-Americans and Congressional staffers, at a Hanukkah celebrations event, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, New Delhi’s envoy here, said the strong bond between India and Israel was reinforced by the closer partnership of Indian and Jewish communities in the US. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival and is also known as the Festival of Lights.“India is one of the few countries with no record of anti-Semitism, either historically or in modern times, Shringla said at the event organised by the Indian Embassy in Washington.“It is because Indian society is known for its openness and compassion, embodying the core principle of- ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’, meaning the world is one family, he said.The tradition of celebrating Hanukkah by the Embassy of India, in partnership with the … [Read more...] about India among few countries with no record of anti-Semitism: Shringla

Punjab governor VP Singh Badnore inaugurated the third edition of the Military Literature Festival (MLF) at the Lake Club, Sector 1, here on Friday morning.Stating that dialogue is the only way forward to resolve issues concerning the nation, Badnore said that India is strong enough to deal with any insurgency and threat.He said that strikes by Indian armed forces across the Line of Control shows that the country has the capability and competence to secure its borders, including naval routes.The three-day festival, which will conclude on December 15, has no entry fee and is open to all.The event is an international forum to exchange knowledge about the armed forces, besides acquainting youngsters with the country’s military heritage.At least 22 panel discussions on issues of military and national significance are being organised during the event. A special event to commemorate India’s participation in the Burma campaign during World War II is also planned.Among the panel … [Read more...] about India strong enough to deal with any insurgency, threat, says Punjab governor after opening Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh

Email ABC Arts By Teresa Tan Updated December 13, 2019 18:17:03 Photo: Bangarra Dance Theatre has been going strong for decades. (Supplied: Bangarra/Daniel Boud) Audio: A dance movement: the precursor to Bangarra (Awaye!) Related Link: Bangarra's bold leader: Stephen Page Audio: Bangarra's fire: 30 years of storytelling through dance (Awaye!) Related Story: In pictures: Bangarra's Spear turned into feature film Map: Sydney 2000 In October 1989, Australia's premiere Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company was born around a kitchen table in the Sydney suburb of Glebe.The kitchen belonged to South-African born Cheryl Stone, a founding student of the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA).Stone, along with Gumbaynggirr man and NAISDA graduate Rob Bryant, and African-American modern dancer and NAISDA founder Carole J. Johnson, established Bangarra Dance Theatre.The company was forged from a dream to create a world-class … [Read more...] about Bangarra Dance Theatre marks 30 years with digital archive and exhibition