“The Arabian Sea decides when you can visit this 350-year-old fort”; why this Alibag fort is one of the most fascinating heritage sites in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…

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African proverb of the day on love and compassion: “A child who is not embraced by the village will burn…”

“The child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”- African proverbThere’s a raw, unsettling beauty to this African proverb. It’s not a soft, feel good platitude. It’s a stark psychological gut-check.It forces us to see the collateral damage that happens when we withhold love, validation and belonging from the…

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World’S Oldest Banyan Tree: This 700-year-old banyan tree in Bihar just became the world’s oldest, accurately dated one beyond folklore and scientists proved its age

A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…

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