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Dear Readers, Greetings from Book Rackoon. Before I write story in brief about my visit of Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary-Jamnagar, I would like to ask one question. Do we really have time to read stories on internet? while there are millions of sites to read? Anyway It was kind of excuse to write story in brief. I went to Jamnagar last week to visit extended family and made my day trip to Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary which is located 15 km from Jamnagar, where sweet water ponds and salty sea water from Gulf of Kutch allows different spices of bird to breed. It is well linked with good roads but surrounded by manmade hassardous (Ship breaking yard-Sachana) However Khijadiya, Jamnagar has preserved many birds and animals to prove that even if we have smaller space to protect Wildlife, we can still save a lot.  I came across many "Nilgay" (Bluebulls-kind of dear) some wild pigs, mongoose, storks, egrets, cranes, herrons, eagle, and many others... Forest department has...

In a world of rapid urbanization, we often assume there are no tribes left isolated without external contact on Earth.  But the Sentinelese people who inhabit the tiny island of North Sentinel that is part of the Andaman group of islands in the Bay of Bengal are living proof to the contrary. They rejected all types of communication with outsiders repeatedly and they protect their land violently when anybody wants to establish contact. This violent response is part of a pattern of violence that has marked most attempts at contact by outsiders with this tribe over the centuries. Believed to number anywhere from 50 to 400, the Sentinelese have lived in isolation on the island for 60,000 years, resisting attempts by authorities and anthropologists to study their culture and integrate them into the modern world. And when someone wanders to their island, like it happened for two fishermen on January 26, 2006, they relentlessly murder them. So protective are the Se...

India is blessed with huge diversity of flora and fauna. Our nation is known for miraculous variety of geographical features that stretches from dense forests, frozen glaciers, fertile valleys, deserts and palm sprinkled silvery beaches. That is why India is fascinating and has provoked many writers to pen their perceptions towards the glorious and rich heritage of the nation. Apart from these India’s wildlife has been the subject of many other tales like Jakarta and Panchtantra. The wildlife of India has had a sober impact on the surroundings and culture. To preserve and protect these natural heritages, Government of India has established some dedicated parks where they can live and flourish without affecting us. Sundarban National Park is one of among them. Let us have a virtual tour to world’s biggest mangrove forest with us. Sunderban National Park is a home to the powerful Royal Bengal Tigers, located in Sunderban Delta in the state of West Bengal. The amazing ...

I read this book with in three hours . It was awesome read. The verge summary is quite easy to understand and it's vulnerable in todays literature. The midus touch of westernisation in armic methodology of life style is tried to express its own value. The cover comprised with free chess characters are very rare to decode. I request everyone to go through this book once . May there are some errors which should be noticed very easily are corrected. The depth of research shows in it's thickness. Kudos to author and readers . 

 Women should never wait for someone to hand over power There's no energy that can mimic what's released when a positive, high-stepping woman enters a room. The attitude of a successful woman is the fuel needed to drive us from idea conception to realization.Sheets is just one of the many women who experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, a collection of unpleasant symptoms, such as anxiety and bloating, that typically occur one to two weeks before menstruation and might influence behavior through in the menstrual cycle. This book by dr. nikita lalwani is the perfect example of Mindfulness for Health: A Practical Guide to Relieving Pain, Reducing Stress and Restoring Wellbeing. wish you the great success to author for his invaluable dedication towards making this masterpiece. here is the link to buy this book https://www.amazon.in/review/create-review?ie=UTF8&asin=9387390446&channel=glance-detail&ref_=cm_cr_dp_d_wr_but_top&

A Moment In Time… A Remider Of Hope synopsis : Aisha and Rohit are like chalk and cheese. While Rohit is completely aimless and imperfect, Aisha is focussed and a perfectionist. Just two opposites. But don’t they say opposites attract? He loves her . . . She loves him. Their wedding is on the cards but their love is put to the test when an unforeseen incident hits their lives. Can loving somebody immensely set you apart? => “Life has taught us that we can’t control someone’s loyalty. No matter how good we are to them, doesn’t mean that they will treat us the same. No matter how much they mean to us, doesn’t mean that they’ll value us the same. Sometimes the people we love the most, turn out to be the people we can trust the least.”Betrayal is never easy to handle and there is no right way to accept it.Nothing hurts more than being disappointed by the single person you thought would never hurt you.Try not to stress over the shady people who betrayed you. I know it hurts but ...

The muddled mixture of sniper's sharp vision and author's creative brain. synopsis : I was out on a date. Everything was perfect… Till that shot… a high-calibre one, no apparent sound. And, the man in front of me fell. A rifle with a suppressor? A sniper in the middle of a Mumbai mall? As the body count mounted, I was soon sucked deeper into the chaos unleashed by that shot. To survive and save those whom I care about, I have to become the man I left behind. I have no choice but to tap into a bloody past that has put me on the terror kill list. I may also have no option but to join hands with the sniper terrorising Mumbai. The problem is that the man has sworn to kill me. In a world where the young and poor kill and die in conflicts started by the old and rich, I and my unlikely companion finally discover the thin line that separates a mere killer from a hero. This is our story… Mathodology of expression : The Sniper Mind: Eliminate Fear, Deal with Uncertainty, and Make...

The convex reflection of luxury and eternity of inner soul Paperback: 104 pages Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors; First edition (10 September 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 9387022374 ISBN-13: 978-9387022379 Product Dimensions: 13 x 0.7 x 19.7 cm Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars 6 customer reviews Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #54,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)     #1086 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Indian Writing     #4716 in Books > Business & Economics > Business, Strategy & Management     #7356 in Books > Romance synopsis: Behind the razzle-dazzle of luxe, there is another life, filled with lust, hatred, jealousy and anger. A life very deprived, very starved… A life of horrors… A life of flesh and blood… But Yes, a life to die for or rather kill! Luxury remains a silent witness to that darkness. Dar Luxe is not about dreams, it is about nightmares. It is about realities ...

definitely a must read book Hardcover: 296 pages Publisher: Juggernaut (14 September 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 9789386228833 ISBN-13: 978-9386228833 ASIN: 9386228831 Package Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 3.1 cm Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars 7 customer reviews Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #11,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #330 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Indian Writing synopsis : Arif is the son of a sub-inspector in Patna. His once prosperous landowning family has slipped low down the class ladder. Arif ’s sole ambition in life is to crack the civil service examination and become an IAS officer. He believes this will restore the family’s fortunes and works hard at his studies. Until his first glimpse of Sumitra, a voluptuous long-haired beauty. Married, Hindu and several years older than him, she is wrong for him in every way. It is the beginning of an infatuation that will consume his life. point of view : this masterpiece consisting...

Kalki , also called  Kalkin , is the tenth  avatar  of Hindu god  Vishnu  to end the  Kali Yuga , one of the four periods in endless cycle of existence ( krita ) in  Vaishnavism  cosmology. He is described in the Puranas as the avatar who rejuvenates existence by ending the darkest and destructive period to remove  adharma and ushering in the  Satya Yuga , while riding a white horse with a fiery sword.  The description and details of Kalki are inconsistent among the Puranic texts. He is, for example, only an invisible force destroying evil and chaos in some texts, while an actual person who kills those who persecute others, and portrayed as someone leading an army of Brahmin warriors in some. His mythology has been compared to the concepts of  Messiah , Apocalypse ,  Frashokereti  and  Maitreya  in other religions. Kalki is also found in Buddhist texts. In Tibetan Buddhism , the  Kalachakra -Tantra de...

India is a land of the oldest, most magical cultures, religions and customs. People of different religions live in the vast country. It is a land that has fascinated the world with its snake charmers, peacock and elephants on one side, and with the works of Aryabhatta, Shusruta and Tagore, on the other. It is a land of festivities and traditions that leave the world in awe with all the colours and pomp. There are some fun rituals prevalent among Indians, such as the Dhinga Gavar in Rajasthan, where women have their own fancy dress parades, or the Juta Churai Rasam in the weddings, where the bride’s side takes the groom’s shoes hostage, and only releases them on being paid a handsome ransom. There are many more such enjoyable rituals and customs. But, then again, there are some customs and rituals strange and even harmful. Let’s take a look at 10 Shocking Rituals in India. Ten Most Shocking Rituals in India: 10. Arranged Marriage    The world dropped t...

Thalaikkooththal is the traditional practice of senicide (killing of the elderly) or involuntary euthanasia, by their own family members, observed in some parts of southern districts of Tamil Nadu state of India. The inhuman and illegal practice of Thalaikoothal – a form of geronticide or involuntary euthanasia where the elderly are forced to undergo the procedure against their will – continues to be practiced in the State, a study conducted in Madurai, Virudhunagar and Theni districts reveals.  Thalaikoothal is no random act of extermination, but a well-oiled death ritual provoked by poverty and abetted by custom. According to the study titled ‘A Study on the Victims of Geronticide in Tamil Nadu, India’ conducted by M. Priyamvadha, Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology of Madras University, about 30 per cent of the respondents of the study acknowledged that geronticide was being practiced as a ritual killing in the State, while 22 per cent of th...

Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande) Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, Snake Island's nickname is frighteningly apt.  Off the shore of Brazil , almost 93 miles away from downtown São Paulo, is Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as “Snake Island.” The island is untouched by human developers, and for a very good reason. Researchers estimate that on the island live between one and five snakes per square meter. The snakes live on the many migratory birds (enough to keep the snake density remarkably high) that use the island as a resting point.    “Between one and five snakes per square meter” might not be so terrible if the snakes were, say, two inches long and nonvenomous. The snakes on Queimada Grande, however, are a unique species of pit viper, the golden lancehead. The lancehead genus of snakes is responsible for 90 percent of Brazilian snakebite-related fatalities. The golden lanceheads that occupy Snake Island grow to w...

The plain wood-panelled living room, with no furniture and just a few pictures on the wall, is filled with chattering voices and the smell of coffee. It is an intimate family gathering. "How is your father?" one guest asks the host, and the mood suddenly changes. Everyone glances at the small room in the corner, where an old man is lying on a colourful bed. "He's still sick," replies his daughter, Mamak Lisa, calmly. Smiling, Mamak Lisa gets up and walks over to the old man, gently shaking him. "Father we have some visitors here to see you - I hope this doesn't make you uncomfortable or angry," she says. Then she invites me to step inside and meet Paulo Cirinda.  Most of us don't like to think or talk about death, but there are some people who do. In the Toraja region of Sulawesi, in Indonesia, the dead are a constant part of day-to-day life. My eyes are fixed on the bed. Paulo Cirinda lies completely motionless - not...