Lions

"Lion's Den...": Pranab Mukherjee Speaks For First Time On RSS Visit

Book Excerpts | Sonia Singh | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Exclusive excerpt from 'Defining India: Through Their Eyes' by Sonia Singh

Man Arrested For Dragging Animal Carcass On Bike To Lure Lion

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

A person was detained in Gujarat on Thursday after a video surfaced in which a man was purportedly seen dragging an animal carcass behind his motorcycle apparently to lure a lion, a forest official said.

2 Gujarat Zoos To Exchange Lions For Zebras, Exotic Birds

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Two major zoos in Gujarat will bring in zebras, a Himalayan bear and some exotic wild birds from Punjab and Maharashtra in exchange for six lions under an animal exchange program, officials said.

8 Lions From Gujarat To Be Shifted To Zoo In UP's Gorakhpur

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Eight lions from Gujarat will soon be shifted to a zoo in Uttar Pradesh as part of an animal exchange programme, a forest official said on Tuesday. These lions are currently lodged at Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat's Junagadh.

"Safety Was Just A Given": Inside Boeing's Boardroom Amid 737 Max Crisis

World News | Douglas MacMillan, The Washington Post | Monday May 6, 2019

Before approving plans for a new jetliner called the 737 Max, Boeing's board of directors discussed how quickly and cheaply it could be built to compete with a rival - but the members didn't ask detailed questions about the airplane's safety, according to three people present for the meetings.

Pilot Grounded After Beating Hotel Clerk Over Ironing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 3, 2019

A pilot for Indonesia's Lion Air who beat a hotel clerk because he was unhappy with how his uniform was ironed has been grounded, the airline said Friday.

Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer Among 11 Players Retained For 2nd Season Of Mumbai T20 League

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2019

According to the League's website, each team could retain 2 players, but the North MumbaiPanthers have hung on to only one player.

Priyanka Bose, Who Outed Sajid Khan In Her MeToo Story Says, "Don't Feel Judged And Humiliated Anymore"

Entertainment | Sunday April 28, 2019

Priyanka Bose said: "We are surrounded by perpetrators. My speaking out frees me"

Video: Man Nearly Has His Arm Torn Off As He Tries To Stroke Caged Lioness

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday April 19, 2019

A tourist nearly had his arm ripped off while trying to stroke a caged lioness, and the shocking incident was captured on camera by his wife.

Buffalo Fights Lions, Crocodiles In Viral Video. Watch How It Ends

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2019

A video that has gone massively viral with over 2.5-million views on Facebook shows a buffalo bull stuck in a hard place - between a pride of lions and a group of crocodiles.

Boeing Sees Me As Its "Piggy Bank", Says Lion Air Co-Founder

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The co-founder of Indonesia's Lion Air, one of two airlines that lost passengers and crew in recent crashes involving the 737 MAX, has lashed out at Boeing's handling of the accidents as the potential business fallout from the jet's grounding intensifies.

Lion King Trailer: Beyonce's Excitement To An Altered Scar, 5 Takeaways

Entertainment | Michael Cavna, The Washington Post | Thursday April 11, 2019

A new Lion King trailer has landed, and Pride Rock 2019 stirs nostalgia and gripes.

The Lion King Trailer — Disney, Jon Favreau Aim for a Grittier Remake

Akhil Arora | Thursday April 11, 2019

Disney has released a new full-length trailer for The Lion King — from director Jon Favreau — which seeks to establish a darker tone for the photorealistic CGI remake of its 1994 hit animated film of the same name.

"Corporate Greed", Alleges Lawsuit By Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victim Family

World News | Lori Aratani, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Citing "corporate greed" and "serious misconduct," the family of an American man who died when an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed last month filed a lawsuit Monday against Boeing, the manufacturer of the 737 Max aircraft.

Rhino Poacher Killed By An Elephant And Then "Devoured" By Lions

World News | Katie Mettler, The Washington Post | Monday April 8, 2019

Five suspected poachers entered Kruger National Park in South Africa last week to kill rhino living there, according to authorities.