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j THE REGAL * eaeock INDIA'S NATIONAL BIRD SAMAR SINGH In 1963, the
Government of India had named the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also called
the Blue Peafowl, as the National Bird of India. Renowned ornithologist, the late
Dr.
j THE REGAL * eaeock INDIA'S NATIONAL BIRD SAMAR SINGH In 1963, the
Government of India had named the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also called
the Blue Peafowl, as the National Bird of India. Renowned ornithologist, the late
Dr.
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And then, about a hundred years back, King Ludwig of Germany got a peacock
throne made, embellished with three prominently placed life-sized enamelled
peacocks. It is evident that the fascination for the Indian Peafowl had spread ...
And then, about a hundred years back, King Ludwig of Germany got a peacock
throne made, embellished with three prominently placed life-sized enamelled
peacocks. It is evident that the fascination for the Indian Peafowl had spread ...
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It is this remarkable attribute of adding value' that makes the Indian Peafowl very
special in India. Added to it is the fact that this is one bird that is known in every
household throughout India and even the children get to know about it quite early
...
It is this remarkable attribute of adding value' that makes the Indian Peafowl very
special in India. Added to it is the fact that this is one bird that is known in every
household throughout India and even the children get to know about it quite early
...
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THE GREAT INDIAN DIASPORA Bikram Vohra | 2 |
INDIAN SUMMERS FOR EVER Sanjay Suri | 11 |
INDIANS IN SOU1H AFRICA Hassim Seedat | 18 |
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