Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 30th Mar, 2010

INDIA, FACTS, BIRDS

Sadly, this article starts with a dark note:- A large number of birds have been tagged as endangered in India. Out of 1,200 species of birds, almost 82 species are said to be threatened. The continuous decline in their number is credited to many reasons including deforestation, rapid growth of pollution promoting industries, hunting, untoward weather conditions, bad breeding seasons, unavailability of food and nesting sites etc.   Find below four of the critically endangered speci...

Scribbled by: Sam – The Gossip Junkie   On: 5th Mar, 2010

INDIA, HOCKEY, SPORTS, WORLD CUP

Latest News from 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup, New Delhi The Phoenix is still sleeping Their impressive win in the first face-off match against the arch rival Pakistan inspired many to believe that a phoenix is rising from its ashes. But the euphoria was born to die within next two matches. After being spanked by the Aussies in a 5-2 count, team India tumbled down second time when Spain also outplayed them by 5-2 in a crucial Pool B World Cup hockey match at the Dhyan Chand Stadium on ...