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NDTV
a day ago
- General
- NDTV
Watch: Grandmother Wraps Snake Around Neck, Shocks Internet With Her Daring
An elderly woman from a village in Pune has shocked the internet with her fearlessness after she not only rescued a snake hiding in the house but also handled it efficiently, going as far as wrapping it around her neck. The woman, identified as Shakuntala Sutar, 70, hails from the Amboli village in Mulshi taluka, Pune, according to the viral video shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter). In the video, the snake can be seen hiding behind a board in the house when Ms Sutar calmly grabs it and brings it out in the open. After ensuring that the snake is handled properly, Ms Sutar wraps it around her neck whilst giving out advice on how to handle such a non-venomous creature. "There's no need to panic when you see a snake. Not every snake is venomous. The rat snake doesn't harm humans; in fact, it's helpful for farms as it eats rats and pests. People often kill snakes out of fear and superstition, which is wrong," the woman said, as per The Daily Jagran. The rat snake, locally known as Dhaman, is a non-venomous species commonly found in India. It is harmless to humans and plays a vital role in controlling the rodent population. Watch the viral video here: 🐍💪 70 साल की उम्र में भी हौसला जवान! पुणे के मुलशी तालुका के कासर अंबोली गाँव की शकुंतला सुतार दादी ने जो किया, वो किसी फिल्मी सीन से कम नहीं। जब उनके घर में धामन सांप निकला, तो दादी ने ना डर दिखाया ना हंगामा किया बल्कि बिना घबराए साँप को खुद पकड़ा और गले में डालकर लोगों को… — Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) July 27, 2025 King Cobra found Earlier this month, another video of a man holding a massive king Cobra with his bare hands also went viral on social media platforms. The video, shared by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan, showed the man's fearless composure as he handled the enormous snake. "If you ever wondered about the real size of King cobra. Do you know where it is found in India? And what to do when you see one," Mr Kaswan wrote in the caption of the video. If you ever wondered about the real size of King cobra. Do you know where it is found in India. And what to do when you see one !! — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 8, 2025 The King Cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, reaching lengths of up to 18 feet (5.5 meters). Found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including India, King Cobras inhabit regions with dense vegetation and abundant prey.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
In Shocking Video, Elderly Woman Grabs Snake Like It Is A Stuffed Toy
Last Updated: Reacting to the shocking video, a user said, "Snakes can't be pets, and it is poisonous and can cause fatality." A 70-year-old woman from a village in Pune has gone viral for her fearless act involving a snake, all done to spread awareness. Shakuntala Sutar, who lives in Kasar Amboli village in Mulshi Taluka, calmly picked up a non-venomous rat snake (known locally as Dhaman) that had entered her home. Instead of panicking or calling for help, she handled the situation herself. A video that captured the moment shows her lifting the snake with her bare hands and even wrapping it around her neck. As per India Today, her son, Ganesh Sutar, explained, 'She held it without fear because it wasn't poisonous," adding, 'My mother wanted to show people that not all snakes are dangerous." The video of the incident was recorded by bystanders and has been widely shared online. Many people were shocked to see the elderly woman dealing with such a large snake without fear. Apparently, Shakuntala's goal wasn't to shock; it was to 'educate". Her family mentioned she 'wanted people to understand that snakes like the rat snake are not harmful and play an important role in nature", especially in farms where they help control rodent populations. What Did The Elderly Woman Say? 'There is no need to panic when you see a snake. Not every snake is venomous. The rat snake doesn't harm humans; in fact, it is helpful for farms as it eats rats and pests. People often kill snakes out of fear and superstition, which is wrong," she explained as quoted by The Free Press Journal. Reacting to the video, a user wrote, 'This is a different level of motivation!" 'Snakes can't be pets, and it is poisonous and can cause fatality. Awareness is needed among the public to minimise human snake interactions," an individual commented. While the elderly woman is seen calmly holding the snake, we strongly advise our audience not to attempt this under any circumstances. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pune woman, 70, wraps snake around neck to spread awareness. Video goes viral
A 70-year-old woman from a village in Pune has left the internet speechless for her fearless handling of a snake - all in an effort to educate Sutar calmly picked up a non-venomous rat snake that had wandered into the premises of her house. Instead of calling for a snake rescuer, she chose to take matters into her own hands, quite held it without fear because it wasn't poisonous,' her son Ganesh Sutar explained, adding: 'My mother wanted to show people that not all snakes are dangerous.' In a video of the moment that has gone viral, the grandmother can be seen lifting the snake with her bare hands and even wrapping it gently around her neck. Her intent, her family said, was to raise awareness and dispel the fear many people have towards snakes - especially those that pose no threat to rat snake, locally known as Dhaman, is a non-venomous species commonly found in India. Harmless to humans, it plays a vital role in controlling rodent populations.(With inputs from Omkar Wable) - EndsMust Watch
Iraqi News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
PM: The government continues to support women
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday of the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs, during which several issues related to women's empowerment were discussed. "The government's commitment continues to support women, advancing a forward-looking vision to enhance their role, and adopting plans to strengthen their impact and standing," according to a statement by the PM Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The meeting reviewed the preliminary report on women's roles in the areas of poverty reduction, education, housing, health, and policy-making, and identified priority areas for women's support under the upcoming Government Program (2026–2030). The Cabinet delivered directives for ministries, non-ministerial entities, and provincial governments to coordinate and implement proposed measures aimed at empowering women economically in the private sector. These include facilitating the establishment of women-owned companies and brands, providing tax incentives for women-led initiatives, and utilizing the digital platform 'Dhaman' for registering women's economic activities. Approval was also granted for these institutions to recognize endorsements issued by the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs for women participating in volunteer efforts under the Cabinet's supervision. The Prime Minister directed the preparation of annual programs aligned with the government's vision for supporting women, with corresponding financial allocations to be included by the Ministry of Finance in the annual budgets. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the program to train 500 young female agricultural engineers, with the first phase launched in cooperation with Baghdad Municipality across 18 training centers, in addition to reviewing the results of the 'Advanced Development Guide for Young Women' program, which targeted 250 women in Baghdad, Kirkuk, Basra, Babil, and Dhi Qar to enhance their technological skills and readiness for the job market. The 'Pioneers of Change' program launched by the Council included 540 women, with the next phase involving the identification of required training modules and the pilot launch of the Council's digital platform, 'Women's Perspectives and Ideas.' Finally, the Council was briefed on preparations to train 6,000 young women across Iraq in tourism management, in coordination with the Tourism Commission of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, with the aim of enabling future employment in the private tourism sector.
Arab News
21-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Egypt's exports to Lebanon up 43.8% across 2024: CAPMAS
RIYADH: The value of Egyptian exports to Lebanon saw a 43.8 percent year-on-year surge in 2024 to reach $762.8 million, according to new figures. Data from Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics also showed that imports from the Middle Eastern country declined by 2.3 percent, totaling $237.7 million during the same period. These shifts in trade come amid broader economic trends. The region's gross domestic product grew by 1.8 percent in 2024, reaching $3.6 trillion despite ongoing challenges, according to a March report by the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, or Dhaman. Looking ahead, this economic momentum appears set to continue. Moody's projects 2.9 percent growth for the region in 2025, up from 2.1 percent in 2024, while maintaining a stable outlook for the region's sovereign credit fundamentals over the next 12 months. The newly released CAPMAS report revealed there was 'an increase in the value of trade exchange between Egypt and Lebanon, reaching $1 billion in 2024, compared to $774 million in 2023, an increase of 29.3 percent.' The main export groups of goods to Lebanon during 2024 included fuels, mineral oils, and distillation products worth $215 million, iron and iron products worth $65 million, and cement worth $55 million. The value of fruits and vegetable exports stood at $48 million, while sugar and sugar products were worth $41 million. As for the main import groups of goods from Lebanon during the same year, they entailed iron and iron products worth $118 million, fruits and vegetables worth $72 million, and electrical appliances and equipment worth $22 million. The value of plastics imports stood at $4 million, while dyeing and coating extracts were also worth $4 million. The CAPMAS data also shed light on how the value of Lebanese investments in Egypt amounted to $51.2 million during the fiscal year 2023/2024, compared to $51.4 million during the fiscal year 2022/2023. Egyptian investments in Lebanon amounted to $9.7 million during the fiscal year 2023/2024, compared to $7.9 million during the fiscal year 2022/2023. 'The value of remittances from Egyptians working in Lebanon amounted to $42.9 million during the fiscal year 2023/2024, compared to $38.1 million during the fiscal year 2022/2023, while the value of remittances from Lebanese working in Egypt amounted to $3.5 million during the fiscal year 2022/2023, compared to $3.7 million during the fiscal year 2022/2023,' the CAPMAS report added. According to estimates, the number of Egyptians residing in Lebanon reached 11,300 by the end of 2023, the report concluded.
