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Southern Fried Science
April 16, 2018
On land, the range of a species can be limited by geographic features like mountain ranges, canyons, rivers, and anything else that might get in the way. ... On the U.S. east coast, the northernmost Bull Shark nursery was thought to be the upper portions of the Indian River Lagoon in Florida. Was.
Deccan Chronicle
April 16, 2018
Whether one is looking for a vacation by the shore or in a valley tucked into a mountain range, here are some Indian and international options to explore: Bali. The Indonesian island of bountiful beaches, beautiful scenery, warm people, and mouth-watering cuisines surely makes Bali a strong candidate forÃâà...
India TV
April 16, 2018
The months of May, June and July remind us of the scorching heat and humidity that we deal with in most part of India. These are months when people look for an escape from this summer heat and go for a vacation with their friends and family. While most people prefer to go to hilly destinations to escapeÃâà...
STRATFOR
April 16, 2018
The Himalayas ripple across the country's boundary with the Tibetan Plateau and China, making it vital to India's strategic defense along its northern frontier. The mountain range — which includes Mount Everest — effectively seals off the Indian subcontinent from China. The rugged northern border withÃâà...
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
April 15, 2018
Kashmir is nestled in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. It is bifurcated by what is known as the “Line of Control,” which runs 435 miles and divides it between India and Pakistan. The Indian-controlled portion totals about 45 percent. Pakistan-controlled Kashmir totals about 35 percent.
Irish Times
April 13, 2018
The summer festival season fast approaching and it's time to make some not so difficult choices. How about Sziget on an island in the Danube: three days partying with great music and beguiling culture. Acts appearing this year include Lana del Rey, one of Europe's top festivals on an island in the Danube.
India Today
April 8, 2018
Imagine a rail ride through the picturesque Dudhwa National Park or the Vindhyachal mountain range. Going big on heritage preservation, Indian Railway has plans to convert three commercially unviable metergauge corridors into heritage lines. These corridors in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat,Ãâà...
Media India Group
April 4, 2018
On this year of adventure tourism, embark on a journey to trek on some of the most difficult Himalayan trails. The Himalayas are the majestic mountain ranges that adorn the northern and north-eastern parts of India. The snow capped peaks of the Himalayas and its picturesque presence has earned itÃâà...
The National
March 19, 2018
Tagore refers to features of physical geography as well: the Vindhya and Himalaya mountain ranges and the Yamuna and Ganges rivers. The Almighty's name, the anthem says, swells and animates this land. In the final part, Tagore provides a refrain: Taba Subha name jage, taba subha ashisha maange,.
Face2Face Africa
March 16, 2018
Mauritius is a tiny island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of the African continent. It is so small that you can reach its four corners in one day. The country has become a tourist mainstay on the continent and tourism has been a key factor in its development. The country's clear blue waters,Ãâà...
Vox
March 16, 2018
A sign on a mountain road in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas in India reads: “Because of global warming please beware avalanche can come anytime anywhere.” Allison Joyce/Getty Images. The tallest mountain range in the world — the Himalayas — are part of a region known as the “Third Pole.
The Hindu
March 16, 2018
Its majestic mountain ranges, verdant oases, and breathtaking coastlines, together with the country's rich heritage and the hospitality of its people, have given it ... “You get to have the best of both worlds — a beach wedding with middle eastern influences,” agrees Mehak Sagar, co-founder of popular IndianÃâà...
Livemint
March 16, 2018
But the mountain range and its tropical dry deciduous forests never gained popularity as a biogeographic hot spot or an ecological heritage monument. What can be more baffling? Particularly since this ancient mountain range shaped much of the northern Indian landscape in more ways than one—byÃâà...
Condé Nast Traveller India
March 7, 2018
The goji berry is another popular berry that grows on the Chinese side of the mountain range. Sold dried, the fibre-rich fruit is an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamins. Popular as a tart flavouring for Oriental soups, salads and more, even imported berries are becoming increasingly popular in India.
Times of India
February 28, 2018
"We noticed serious violations of the orders of the Supreme Court of India as mining leases falling in Aravali mountain range were granted, renewed and ... lead, zinc, rock phosphate, soapstone, silica sand, limestone, marble and gypsum, and most of these minerals are found in the Aravali mountain range.
Sprudge
February 27, 2018
As reported by Forbes, the article explores biodiversity in India's Western Ghats mountain range, a hotspot for much of the country's agriculture expansion that is “unusually species-rich,” with many being found nowhere else in the world. According to the article, arabica and robusta production have differingÃâà...
Media India Group
February 22, 2018
Taking passengers through untouched parts of the country, various train journeys in India cut through rugged yet pristine mountain ranges, across ... The route has Asia's second longest and India's longest railway tunnel – The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, stretching through the Pir Panjal mountain range.
Quartz
December 31, 1999
In the 1580s, the adventurous son of a Dutch innkeeper found himself on a ship sailing from Lisbon to India. .... East India Company, this is said to be the earliest accurate map of Bengal and Bihar and it is incredibly detailed, showing almost every village, besides rivers, mountain ranges, and even swamps.
India Today
December 31, 1999
Theni (TN), Mar 13 (PTI) "Welcome to Kurangani Hills, the Western Ghats for a glimpse into the forces of nature," says a welcome signboard ahead of the pristine mountain ranges near here. It is an irony ... The sites high montane forest ecosystems influence the Indian monsoon weather pattern." PTI VGNÃâà...
gulfnews.com
December 31, 1999
The power plant has been built at Dadarkala at a cost of Rs6.5 billion over a stretch of 380 acre in the Vindhyan mountain range. ... Coinciding with the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India, an Indo-French Centre of Excellence (CoE) was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Monday to impartÃâà...
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