Tag: monkey
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It was just another sunny autumn day in Davanagare district Karnataka: the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the humans were destroying the planet; everything was as normal as can be. L.N. Gur couldn’t enjoy the day though, he had to visit his native village near Bharamasagara for some work and had a long…
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We all know that the world is full of imbeciles, nincompoops, and lazy buggers. As a result, a whole new class of employees have risen – the QC. They are the last line of defense against chaos, anarchy, and a world akin to the Arsenal defense. So, its not an overstatement to say that their…
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Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Frans de Waal, Alison Jolly, Carlos Peres, Jeanne Altmann, Colin Chapman, Francine Patterson, Koko the Gorilla They are some of the most famous apes in the planet. Their contribution to science and our understanding has been exceptional and of great positive consequences. Their impact on our understanding of our cousins is immeasurable. And then there is…
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The world has gone to pot. Only explanation. Cheapo is certain of it. Dr Cédric Sueur of the University of Strasbourg, a co-author of the study released earlier this year, said the monkey-deer liaisons might be a nascent relationship. “It is maybe a new/innovative behaviour that can be socially transmitted and will spread,” he said. “Monkeys…
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What is the greatest discovery in human history? Bear in mind am talking of discoveries, not inventions, so don’t harass me with stuff about condoms or internet or Gutenberg or Watt’s steam engine or even historical stuff life wheel, nails, compass etc. Am talking discoveries – stuff that was already there in nature but humans…
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Lord Hanuman The most universal of all Hindu gods. From Jammu to Tamil Nadu, from Gujarat to Manipur, Hanuman is the only one who is ever present. Some areas worship Rama, some Krishna, some Vishnu, some Ganesha, some Shiva, some Santoshi, some Durga, some Kali. But everyone worships Hanuman. Hell, even if you are not…
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KASHI The name is intricately linked to India’s history. There is no India without Kashi It is one of our Sapta Puris (Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Kashi, Kanchipuram, Ujjain (Avanti) and Dwarka). The Sapta Puri are places of birth of religious and spiritual masters, places where Gods have descended as Avatars, such as Ayodhya where god Rama…
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I have made a decision people. Since our West Bengal tourism department sucks at marketing – they try, bless their little Bangladesh loving hearts, but they suck nonetheless – I, your lovable Fat Uncle Cheapo am going to take the responsibility of promoting this beautiful state. This was my first effort O Bengal My Bengal…
Vox Cheapoli 