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Bellary Raghava (1880-1946) Commemoration

Tadpatri Raghavacharlu, popularly known as Bellary Raghava, was not only a renowned actor but also a multifaceted individual. Born on August 2, 1880, he received his early education in Bellary and later graduated in law from Madras University. His uncle, Dharmavaram Ramakrishnamachari, a pioneering dramatist in Telugu, introduced him to the stage. Raghava was also […]

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Treinopalpus imperialis – Kaiser-i-Hind

Butterflies and moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, have a rich history dating back to the Cretaceous period, around 135 million years ago. With approximately 220 thousand species, including nearly 45 thousand butterflies, they are among the most diverse insects on Earth. Tropics, with their lush forests and vibrant flowers, host the richest variety of […]

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Cyrestis achates – Map Butterfly

Butterflies and moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, have a rich history dating back to the Cretaceous period, around 135 million years ago. With approximately 220 thousand species, including nearly 45 thousand butterflies, they are among the most diverse insects on Earth. Tropics, with their lush forests and vibrant flowers, host the richest variety of […]

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Red Lacewing (Cethosia biblis)

Butterflies and moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, are fascinating creatures with a rich history dating back to the Cretaceous period, about 135 million years ago. With approximately 220 thousand species, including nearly 45 thousand butterflies, they are among the most diverse insects on Earth. The tropics, with their lush forests and vibrant flowers, host […]

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Northern Jungle Queen (Stichophthalma camadeva)

Butterflies and moths, belonging to the order Lepidoptera (derived from the Greek words “Lepis” meaning wing), are fascinating creatures within the animal kingdom. Their first traces appear in the Cretaceous period, about 135 million years ago, and they evolved into a well-developed order during the Tertiary era, around 65 million years ago. Lepidoptera comprise about […]

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World Food Day

Food is not just a necessity for human survival; it is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of well-being. On this World Food Day, observed today on October 16, 1981, the aim is to raise public awareness about the nature and scope of the world food problem and to strengthen national and international solidarity […]

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Bauhinia

Trees, with their remarkable ability to withstand stress and strain, spread their branches around their trunks, achieving a grace and balance that even the most skilled trapeze artist would envy. Their roots, thinner than silk strands yet stronger than steel pins, delve into crevices in search of nutrients and moisture, pumping them up to the […]

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Golden Shower (Cassia fistula)

Designed to endure heavy stress and strain, trees gracefully spread their branches around their trunks, achieving a balance and elegance that surpasses even the most skilled trapeze artists. Their roots, thinner than silk strands yet stronger than steel pins, delve into crevices in search of nutrients and moisture, pumping them up to the topmost leaves […]

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Crateva

Designed to withstand heavy stress and strain, trees elegantly spread their branches around their trunks, achieving a balance and grace unmatched by any trapeze artist. Their roots, thinner than silk strands yet stronger than steel pins, delve into crevices in search of nutrients and moisture, then transport them up to the highest leaves through a […]

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Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperma)

Designed to withstand tremendous stress and strain, trees gracefully spread their branches around their trunks, achieving a balance and elegance that surpasses even the most skilled trapeze artist. Their roots, thinner than silk strands yet stronger than steel pins, intricately burrow into crevices in search of nutrients and moisture, then transport them up to the […]

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