The Global Liveability Index 2023, from Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU), is available now. It ranks the cities that have the best and worst living conditions and quality of life around the world. EIU’s liveability index quantifies the challenges presented to an individual’s lifestyle and standard of living in 173 cities worldwide. The index measures cities on five broad indicators — stability, culture and environment, healthcare, education and infrastructure. The highest score a city can get is 100.
Bengaluru (Bangalore) secured 148th spot with a score of 58.7. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmadabad have slightly better scores.
I believe Bengaluru (Bangalore) has the competence and the bandwidth to rank much better. All that is required in political will. If somebody has lived in Bengaluru even for few weeks, the first obvious expectation for improvement will be better traffic management, roads, public transport and cleaner city.
What if they were dogs? The truth is that there is a separate room inside Kamakhya Temple itself, where these baby goats are sacrificed by the disciples.
How can slaughtering animals help answer a prayer?
Every year when the water is low and/or moving slowly, a photochemical reaction creates a moss-like structure. While these algae make the water unsuitable for consumption by humans, it supports bacteria that can be beneficial to aqueous flora and fauna.
"When the world was fine..." was the caption (Context: before the Kuki-Meitei clashes). Song title: Hellai Lalhniangi Zun Ngaih - Lalenkawli Pautu (classic #Mizo singer).
The Tale of the Horse: A History of India on Horseback
Yashaswini Chandra
The horse is etched on the Indian landscape, and to view the subcontinent’s past through the prism of the horse is to be swept up in its power and grace. Horses are a thread that connects Indian history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief.
You’re truly One of the Kind is an adorable picture book about diversity and cherishing our individuality. It shares a sweet message of confidence, love and friendship. I love how Sonali Patodia uses Indian mythology and culture to explore all these concepts.
If you are not vegan, we are not the same. Vegans see all animals as individuals with their own lives and interests to protect. Vegans reject the commodity status of nonhumans.
Vegan is always Halal 🌱
Vegan is always Ahimsa 🌱
Vegan is always Kosher 🌱
🏅 We end the week by congratulating José Miguel Ferreira, whose doctoral thesis received an Honourable Mention in the 32nd edition of the Victor Sá Prize for Contemporary History, awarded by the Cultural Council of the University of Minho. 🥳