Elephants

Instagrammers, Pose With Pink Elephants, Colourful Confetti At This Shop

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2019

The Selfie Factory pop-up at Westfield, one of Europe's biggest shopping centres, has seen thousands pass through the 20-odd themed booths and backdrops for quirky images to upload on social media.

Apple TV+ India Price Is Rs. 99 per Month, to Launch November 1 Globally; a Year Free With New Apple Devices

Akhil Arora | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Apple TV+ now has an India price and (official) release date — the iPhone maker’s streaming service will cost Rs. 99 per month after a one-week free trial and will be available November 1 in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Elephant Dies After Getting Electrocuted In Uttarakhand's Lansdowne

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 10, 2019

An elephant was found dead in Uttarakhand's Lansdowne forest division on Tuesday, an official said.

Elephants Out Of Control At Religious Festival, 17 Injured

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

Seventeen people were injured in Sri Lanka when two elephants ran amok at a religious festival, police said.

Wayanad's Beloved 30-Year-Old Elephant Dies, Many People Pay Homage

Kerala News | ANI | Sunday September 8, 2019

A 30-year-old male elephant, Maniyan, was found dead in the Pullumala forest in Kerala's Wayanad district on Sunday.

Tanzanian Man Arrested With Tusks From More Than 100 Elephants

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 6, 2019

A Tanzanian man has been arrested after authorities found a stash of ivory buried under his house, estimated to come from around 117 elephants, authorities said Thursday.

Ganesh Chaturthi: 61-Feet High Ganesh Idol In Hyderabad Claimed To Be Tallest In India

Hyderabad News | ANI | Friday August 30, 2019

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, a massive 61-feet high idol of the Elephant God has been built by the Ganesh Utsava Committee in Khairtabad in Hyderabad, which it claims is the tallest in the country.

Three Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Iron Ore-Laden Truck In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Three elephants were killed after being hit by a truck on a national highway in Odisha's Keonjhar district early on Thursday, a forest official said.

70-Year-Old Bony Elephant Was Paraded In Sri Lanka. She Later Collapsed

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 17, 2019

Sri Lanka Friday ordered an investigation after a skeletal 70-year-old elephant was paraded at a high-profile Buddhist pageant in a move criticised as cruelty to the ailing animal.

New Technology To Combat Train-Elephant Collisions In Uttarakhand Reserve

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

To prevent elephants from being hit by trains passing through Uttarakhand's Rajaji Tiger Reserve, authorities will install seismic sensors and thermal cameras to warn them of animal movement near railway tracks.

PM Crosses Freezing River, Sniffs Elephant Dung With Bear Grylls On Man vs Wild

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit television screens like never before on Monday, talking about his life and the environment -- and smelling elephant dung -- with Bear Grylls.

Odisha Man Forced To Live In Tree House After Elephants Destroy His Home

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A man in a village in Odisha has been forced to live in a tree house with his son after his home was damaged by wild elephants three days ago.

Singapore To Ban Sale Of Elephant Ivory From 2021

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019

Singapore said Monday it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade.

Elephant Can't Be Kept For Luxury, Proper Place Required: High Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 8, 2019

An elephant cannot be kept as luxury and there has to be proper place for keeping the animal, the Delhi High Court said on Thursday.

Elephant Tusk, Tiger Teeth Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized In Kolkata

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2019

Officials in Kolkata seized elephant tusks weighing about 12 kilograms and tiger teeth, worth over Rs 1 crore, on Tuesday. Three people have been arrested.