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Time of India
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- Time of India
Super Momma: One tigress revives entire reserve
HYDERABAD: Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana, once home to only three tigers, now has a thriving population of 36 tigers. At the center of this resurgence is a tigress, Farah, also known as F6. Since giving birth to two cubs in 2019, Farah has become the undisputed matriarch of the reserve. Her bloodline now accounts for nearly half of the tigers that inhabit the tiger reserve. Known affectionately as 'SuperMomma,' Farah's contribution to the population has been extraordinary. She has littered four times in total, with her most recent birth in 2025 bringing three more cubs into the family. She was named Farah since she was primarily spotted in Farahabad, which was once the Hyderabad Nizam's hunting ground. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Her daughter, F18 has followed in her footsteps, becoming a prolific breeder herself. The local Chenchu tribals named her Bowramma, as they spotted her near the Bowramma temple. Bowramma's 2022 litter of four cubs survived and was carefully nurtured by her before transitioning into the safety of forested land under close supervision by the reserve staff and the Chenchu tribal group. Farah's inheritance, strengthened by her daughter's success, now represents over 50% of the tiger population in Amrabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passive Income Ideas Sitting at Home Mone Undo As Nagarkurnool Forest Officer Rohit Goppidi IFS explains, 'Farah has become the cornerstone of the big cat population here, with her recurring sightings and the tigers of her lineage forming the bedrock of conservation efforts.' Genetic Health and the Role of Males Allaying the fears of inbreeding, Amrabad has managed to maintain its genetic diversity through the migration of male tigers from the neighbouring source population of NSTR and GBM in Andhra Pradesh. Tigers often cross the River Krishna that divides the two Telugu States. Male tigers like M19, who is the alpha dominant male of the Amrabad tiger reserve, regularly swim across the Krishna River to mate with females. According to foresters, M19's dominance is now being challenged by a newcomer, M66, whose arrival is shaking up the status quo. 'Male tigers roam across larger territories covering multiple ranges of the reserve, while females stay within defined home ranges,' says Rohit Goppidi. 'This movement of male tigers from Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve and Gundla Brahmeswaram wildlife sanctuary of AP to ATR of Telangana allows us to maintain a hereditary vigourof the population, with males coming in from other reserves to keep the gene pool diverse. ' Reigning Queen's Legacy: A Model of Success Farah's legacy as both a mother and matriarch goes beyond the number of cubs she has produced; it's about the remarkable survival rates of her offspring. Wildlife biologist D Mahendar Reddy credits the strong survival instincts and resilient genes of Farah's lineage for their success. Other prominent females like F7, known as Tara, have also played an important role in the reserve's growth. Although she isn't related to Farah, Tara's three litters—two of which were sizable, each with four cubs—have enriched the genetic diversity and vitality of the reserve. Conservation Through Collaboration Amrabad's success is a collaboration between forest officials and the Chenchu tribal community. Residents of the forest, these tribal members act as skilled trackers, to ensure the safety and well-being of the tigers. Their knowledge of the landscape and tiger behavior, adding to the use of modern technology. DFO Rohit Goppidi says 'Alongside human tracking , we use advanced tools like Pink Evolve, AI-driven software that monitors prey spatial density, and Tiger ID, developed by the Wildlife Institute of India, to identify and track individual tigers.' Amrabad's eco-tourism revenues have increased since the formation of Telangana which also resulted in the bifurcation of tiger reserve, benefiting the local community and providing jobs for 127 Chenchu guides and supporting the establishment of 17 local homestays.
India Today
27-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Land worth Rs 150 crore gifted to Shinde Sena MP's driver, police launch probe
Descendants of Diwans of the Hyderabad Nizam in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar gifted land worth Rs 150 crores to the driver of a Shiv Sena MP and MLA, triggering a preliminary investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the local 3-acre prime property was transferred to Jawed Rasul Shaikh, a driver who has been working with Shiv Sena MP Sandipan Bhumre and his son, Paithan MLA Vilas Bhumre, for the past thirteen years. Boards installed on the property now name Shaikh as the EOW initiated the probe after receiving a complaint from Advocate Mujahid Khan. According to the complaint, the land was gifted to Shaikh through a Hibanama (gift deed) by Mir Mahmood Ali Mazhar Ali Khan and five other descendants of the Salar Jung family, who served as Diwans or Prime Ministers during the Nizam era. Shaikh reportedly told the police that he was closely acquainted with the family, which led them to gift him the land. "He knew the family members closely so they had gifted him the land parcel through Hibanama," he allegedly Khan raised serious doubts about the legitimacy of the gift, highlighting that the Salar Jung descendants had been engaged in a prolonged legal battle over the land, which was finally resolved in their favour in questioned the motive behind gifting such high-value land to someone with no blood relation. 'Why, after such a long legal battle for the land, would the family of Salar Jung give away the land to Shaikh as a gift?' the complaint police officials from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar confirmed that a preliminary inquiry is underway and that summons have been issued to the concerned parties, including members of the Salar Jung family who signed the Vilas Bhumre acknowledged police contact regarding the matter. 'I received a call from the police who asked me on how many years Shaikh had been working with the family,' he said. When asked about the land transfer from the erstwhile royal family, Bhumre responded, 'I don't have complete details about it.'The EOW is scrutinising the land transfer documents and the nature of the relationship between the driver and the royal descendants.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Muharram Celebrations Begin with Official Patronage in Banaganapalle
Banaganapalle: For the first time in its history, Muharram celebrations in Banaganapalle commenced under official government patronage with grandeur and reverence. Recognizing the significance of the event, the coalition government sanctioned Rs.10 lakh towards the observance of the festival. The ten-day mourning period began on Thursday late evening with a solemn procession led by descendants of the Nawab family. State Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy participated in the ceremonial installation of the traditional 'Alams' (religious standards) at the Nawab Asthana (palace), offering floral tributes and prayers. Symbol of Communal Harmony and Sacrifice: Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his kin in the historic battle of Karbala nearly 1,500 years ago. Though it signifies the beginning of a new year in the Hijri calendar, Muslims observe the month as a period of mourning. The ten-day commemoration, culminating in Ashura, is marked by paying homage to the valor and sacrifice of Imam Hussain, who stood against tyranny for justice and righteousness. Alams are installed in Ashur Khanas, and Fatihas (prayers) are offered in memory of the martyrs. A Legacy of Shared Culture in Banaganapalle: Banaganapalle holds a unique place in Andhra Pradesh's religious and cultural history. Formerly ruled by Shia Nawabs under the Hyderabad Nizam's domain, the region has long observed Muharram with traditional fervor. Even after the princely state merged with India, descendants of the Nawab family have continued the observance of Muharram with devotion. People of all faiths, including Hindus, actively participate in the festivities—offering prayers, fulfilling vows, and engaging in processions known locally as "Peerla Panduga." The celebrations reflect deep-rooted communal harmony, as both Sunni and Shia Muslims along with Hindus join the events. Second Only to Hyderabad in Significance: In the undivided Andhra Pradesh, Banaganapalle ranked second only to Hyderabad in terms of the scale and significance of Muharram celebrations. Since state bifurcation, it now holds the top spot in Andhra Pradesh. This year's celebrations are particularly notable with government support and Minister BC Janardhan Reddy's official presence. From the ceremonial 'Chinna Sarigeysu' on the seventh day to the grand Alam procession on Ashura, the town becomes a vibrant hub of spiritual remembrance and cultural expression. Devotees from nearby villages gather in large numbers to witness the processions, which reenact the sacrifices of Karbala through passionate rituals and chants.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
The Hindu Huddle 2025: ‘India's strength is in its linguistic diversity'
India, which has had a certain civilisational unity despite having no dominant language, can continue to be a thriving democratic, plural society and a strong nation with its multiplicity of languages that have long histories and are deeply rooted, A.R. Venkatachalapathy, historian, author and professor at Madras Institute of Development Studies, has said. Rather than forge unity, any attempt to impose a single language often ends up weakening its identity, he added, while speaking at a session on 'Vox populi: language and identity wars shaping our culture' at The Hindu Huddle on Saturday. Also Read | The Hindu Huddle 2025 Day 2 live updates Opening his remarks about language being central to cultural identity for over a millennium, he said many social movements are deeply rooted in language. Even the Bhakti movement was strongly rooted in language, as it was a protest against the hegemony of Sanskrit and Brahminical rituals in many parts of the country. While the Dravidian languages remained linguistically distinct from Sanskrit and others part of the Indo-European language family, culturally, the regional languages grew with devotional movements, which developed all over India around the turn of the second millennium in opposition to Sanskrit, Mr. Venkatachalapathy said. Historically, Indian nationalism during the struggle for independence became stronger and evolved into a mass phenomenon when the regional languages developed, and the message of the nation was propagated through various regional languages. Talking about the debates in the constituent assembly, he said the people who were committed to the cause of the nation refused to give an unfair advantage to Hindi by making it the only official language. To a question on the purity of languages, he said languages evolved organically and did not exist in isolation. 'In the last 100 years, Tamil, Malayalam etc. have become largely secularised. From languages heavily influenced by the religious idiom, they have become extremely secular. Tamil is no longer indebted to Shivite religion, it's a democratic language with various religious and regional influences. We cannot artificially preserve languages in a pure form,' he said. Laxmikant Deshmukh, chairperson of the language consultation committee, Maharashtra, said it was irrational on the part of the State government to 'impose Hindi as a third compulsory language from the Class I', as it went against the National Education Policy- 2020, which stipulated the introduction of a third language only from Class VI. Outlining the linguistic history of Maharashtra, which envisaged making Marathi the 'language of knowledge' over the years, he said Marathas, familiar with Hindustani (Dakhini, which was a mix of Hindi and Urdu) from the time the Hyderabad Nizam had ruled a part of the present State, had no qualms about speaking Hindi. 'But the attempts at cultural dominance are worrisome,' he said. Mr. Deshmukh said one language and one religion wouldn't work in India in the long-term because the Hindu religion is diverse across regions. Varghese K. George, The Hindu's Resident Editor for Delhi, moderated the session. The Hindu Huddle 2025 is presented by Sami-Sabinsa Group Co-powered by: Government of Karnataka, Government of Telangana; Associate Partners: ONGC, Presidency University, TAFE, Akshayakalpa Organic; Energy Partner: Indian Oil Corporation Limited; Realty partner: Casagrand; Knowledge partner: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; State partner: Meghalaya tourism and Haryana government; Luxury car partner: Toyota; Radio partner: Radio City; Gift partner: Anand Prakash; Broadcast partner: Times Now; Outdoor media partner: Signpost India
