Yak — The yak (Bos grunniens, but also Poephagus grunniens, though this new name is not universally accepted) is a long-haired bovine found throughout the Himalayan region of south Central Asia, the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and as far north as Mongolia. In addition to a large domestic population, there is a small, vulnerable wild yak population. In Tibetan, the word yak …

Your zodiac sign can offer some uncannily accurate answers as to why you dress the way you do, believes astropalmist Praveen Singh Chauhan Have you often wondered what to wear to make the best impression? Believe it or not each of the 12 astrological signs can give you plenty of information about your personality. Knowing your sun sign can help …

A Muslim child where ever born, and a person embracing Islam, used to be called in a new name, probably in Arabic. Names of prophets, names combined with Asmaul Husna (Names of God), names from history, and the traditional or modern names are being used in this regard. Naming a child with a beautiful and honourable name is very important. …

Male Dog Names — It is not an exaggeration to say that a dog is man’s best friend and faithful too. Pets become almost a part of the family and we get attached to them just like kids. We care for them and they play tricks for us. They express their love by wagging their tails and licking while our …

Unisex Dog Names — It is not an exaggeration to say that a dog is man’s best friend and faithful too. Pets become almost a part of the family and we get attached to them just like kids. We care for them and they play tricks for us. They express their love by wagging their tails and licking while our …

Male Cat Names — A collection of male / boy cat names with lists of names that include popular cat names, unique cat names and unusual cat names… The popularity of cat names differs by nation, even nations with the same language, and new names become popular over time. The ranking of most popular cat names can be assessed, in …

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe — Generally recognized as one of the greatest and most versatile European writers and thinkers of modern times, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on Aug. 28, 1749, died on Mar. 22, 1832, profoundly influenced the growth of literary ROMANTICISM. Best known for his lyrical poetry, for the far-reaching influence of his novels, and particularly for his …

Gagan Narang is ace Indian shooter especially in Air Rifle shooting and has ensured that the Indian subcontinent ranks amongst the top nations in the world of shooting. Narang came into the limelight after his successful stint at the Commonwealth Games 2006, followed by the World Cup, from where he returned with a gold medal. 1983 born, Gagan Narang became …

Flying Squirrel — The flying squirrels, scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini, are a tribe of squirrel (family Sciuridae). There are 43 species in this tribe, the largest of which is the woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus). The 2 species of the genus Glaucomys (Glaucomys sabrinus and Glaucomys volans) are native to North America, and the Siberian flying squirrel is …

Bittern — Bitterns are a classification of birds in the heron family, Ardeidae, a family of wading birds. Species named bitterns tend to be the shorter-necked, often more secretive members of this family. They were called hæferblæte in Old English; the word “bittern” came to English from Old French butor, itself from Gallo-roman butitaurus, a portmanteau of Latin būtiō and …