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Switzerland, Norway have an additional opponent to fear in training – snakes | Football News

Switzerland, Norway have an additional opponent to fear in training – snakes | Football News

3 min readJun 10, 2026 07:36 PM IST With a day left for the first kick of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teams are busy with their final preparations. Making opponent-specific strategies and dealing with the heat is uppermost in most sides’ agenda, but as far as Switzerland are concerned, they have to be wary of a much deadlier threat – snakes. The Swiss have their base at San Diego’s Jewish Academy, but the adjoining area is infested by venomous reptiles, making training sometimes a scary proposition. According to swissinfo.ch, the players have been warned about the danger. Switzerland open their campaign against Qatar at San Francisco on Saturday (0030 hours Sunday, India time), and the snakes is a problem they may not have prepared for in the lead-up to the tournament. A ‘Snake Area’ has been duly marked on the map of their training facility. It’s a huge area around the training ground and is marked with dark red stripes and the words: ‘Beware of snakes.’ The players would not like to wander into …

Thirteen Phipson’s shieldtail snakes spotted together in Maval taluka near Pune

Thirteen Phipson’s shieldtail snakes spotted together in Maval taluka near Pune

Thirteen Phipson’s shieldtail snakes were found by wildlife enthusiast Omkar Dhore while cleaning a small polyhouse, a type of greenhouse where a specialised polythene sheet is used as a covering material, in Vadgaon, Maval taluka, Pune district, on February 4. Dhore informed Jigar Solanki, a member of the Wildlife Rescuer of Maval organisation, on noticing movement on the floor of the polyhouse. Upon searching a small area of about three to four feet in a corner, the snakes were found one after another. Such a discovery is considered a rare occurrence. According to wildlife experts, the Phipson’s shieldtail, a fossorial, burrowing snake of the Western ghats, spends most of its life underground, coming to the surface mainly during heavy rain, flooding of burrows, or when disturbed by digging or construction activity in the area. Solanki told mid-day that this group included juveniles, sub-adults, and fully grown adults. Following the discovery, Vadgaon Range Forest Officer (RFO) Prakash Shinde was informed. Acting under the guidance of the forest department, all the rescued snakes were given a medical …

Snake rescues in Telangana increase five fold in 10 years; nearly 50% of snakes rescued in 2025 are spectacled cobras

Snake rescues in Telangana increase five fold in 10 years; nearly 50% of snakes rescued in 2025 are spectacled cobras

There is a five-fold increase in the number of snakes rescued in Telangana by Friends of Snake Society, in coordination with the State Forest department, in the past 10 years; from 3,097 in 2016 to 15,265 in 2025. Venomous snakes constituted 55.61% of the reptiles rescued last year. Increase in construction and development activity was one of the factors for the rescues clustered in the urban fringes, with some of the hotspots being Miyapur, Dammaiguda, Nagaram, Rampally, Manikonda, Bandalguda Jagir, Vanasthalipuram and Balapur. Majority of the rescues were within Outer Ring Road limits. 49.3% were Spectacled Cobras Of the 15,265 snakes rescued last year, Spectacled Cobras constituted 49.3% (7,525), followed by 23.5% Rat Snakes (3587), 7.8% of Checkered keelback (1195) and 5.9% Russell’s Viper (897), according to the Society’s analysis of data on species composition.Avinash Visvanathan, general secretary, Friends of Snakes Society (FoSS) said that the dominance of venomous snakes in the composition has key implications on public safety and calls for the need for trained interventions in snake rescues. Trained members of the society rescued the …

How Ramanand Sagar Used Snakes To Control Naughty ‘Luv-Kush’ On Ramayan Set | Television News

How Ramanand Sagar Used Snakes To Control Naughty ‘Luv-Kush’ On Ramayan Set | Television News

Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 20:29 IST In an interview, Ramanand Sagar had recalled that while the child actors, who performed Luv and Kush, were charming on screen, they were also extremely mischievous off it Swapnil Joshi and Mayuresh Kshetramade were Luv and Kush in Ramayan Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television serial Ramayan carved out a place in the hearts of viewers that few shows have matched. The mythological epic, which brought the story of Lord Rama into homes, turned its lead actors like Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhalia and Sunil Lahri into almost divine figures for the audience. Such was the show’s popularity that streets reportedly fell silent during telecasts as families gathered before their television sets. December 29 marks the 108th birth anniversary of Ramanand Sagar, the man credited with bringing Indian tradition and culture vividly to the small screen. Over the years, several anecdotes from the making of Ramayan have surfaced, and one of the most endearing involves the child actors who played Luv and Kush. In the Uttara Kanda portion of the serial, the …

THIS actress was beaten by her husband in the hotel room, she is single now and lives with snakes, dogs, cows and she is….

THIS actress was beaten by her husband in the hotel room, she is single now and lives with snakes, dogs, cows and she is….

Can you guess which actress romanced Jeetendra, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan on the big screens and is single now. She is happily living with snakes, dogs, cows and she is… By Janhvi Sharma Published: March 28 2025, 16:17 PM IST  Follow Us  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘199627965217377’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); window.fbAsyncInit = function() { FB.init({ xfbml : true, version : ‘v10.0’ }); }; (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=”https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk/xfbml.customerchat.js”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); $(document).ready(function(){ $(‘#commentbtn’).on(“click”,function(){ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=”https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0&appId=179720252061082&autoLogAppEvents=1″; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); $(“.cmntbox”).toggle(); }); }); Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs protest with plastic snakes: BJP sitting on govt jobs like serpents | Latest News India

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs protest with plastic snakes: BJP sitting on govt jobs like serpents | Latest News India

Mar 11, 2025 02:16 PM IST Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, gathered in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue with plastic snakes and raised slogans against the BJP Congress legislators on Tuesday staged a protest with plastic snakes in the Madhya Pradesh assembly complex, accusing the BJP-led state government of sitting on government job vacancies like a serpent. Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh staged a protest with plastic snakes accusing the BJP of sitting on government job vacancies like a serpent(PTI) Also Read: ‘Death penalty’: CM Mohan Yadav says govt to enforce stricter provisions for religious conversion of girls Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, gathered in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue with plastic snakes in baskets and raised slogans, accusing the state government of failing to provide jobs to the youth of the state. Also Read: 7 killed, 14 injured in SUV-truck collision on NH-31 in Madhya Pradesh Singhar claimed youngsters were running from pillar to post for jobs, while the government has stopped recruitment in the police, …

THIS actress delivered blockbusters, Amitabh Bachchan rejected her films, now lives with snakes, cows, her husband is…

THIS actress delivered blockbusters, Amitabh Bachchan rejected her films, now lives with snakes, cows, her husband is…

Many popular actors and actresses have delivered several successful films, and earned massive fame and love from audiences. Their legacy continues because their work continues to resonate with fans even today. However, these stars have also faced their own challenges and are no longer actively involved in the film industry. One such actress once dominated the big screen with her remarkable performances. Also Read – 5 actresses who didn’t let their husbands come in the way of their Big Bollywood dreams However, right now she is happily living a simple and peaceful life. We are talking about Rakhee Gulzar. We have seen her in Karan Arjun and she has ruled the Bollywood industry for over four decades. Who can ever forget her performance in Kabhi Kabhie? She was natural, flawless and simply brilliant, and it is a treat to watch her movies. Also Read – ‘Hrishikesh Mukherjee used to say that nobody can compete with Rajesh Khanna,’ reveals Rakhee She had an incredible professional life but her personal life went saw many ups and downs. …

Meet actress who worked with many superstars, now lives with snakes, dogs, cows, husband is a superstar, she is married to…

Meet actress who worked with many superstars, now lives with snakes, dogs, cows, husband is a superstar, she is married to…

‘Mere Karan Arjun aayenge’ is one of the most popular dialogues that is still fresh in the minds of the people. This dialogue surely reminds everyone of veteran star Rakhee Gulzar who ruled hearts in the 70s. Her popularity was such that Yash Chopra wrote the 1976 blockbuster film Kabhie Kabhie after seeing her. Moreover, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi took inspiration from Rakhee’s personality and wrote a song ‘Kabhie Kabhie Mere Dil Mein Khayal Aata Hai’. Sunil Dutt was also a big fan of Rakhee’s acting and could not take his eyes off her. Also Read – Karan Arjun was not the first title of the film, THIS actor was first offered the role played by Salman Khan She has worked in nearly 100 films and has been honoured with 2 National Awards, 3 Filmfare Awards, and a Padma Shri. Rakhee’s life is full of ups and downs and reportedly she had to bear her husband Gulzar’s infidelity. She never accepted defeat and said, ‘I am firm on my will and self-respect, even if there is …

Snakes and Ladders Series Review: A Puerile Thriller That Mistakes Convenience For Setups

Snakes and Ladders Series Review: A Puerile Thriller That Mistakes Convenience For Setups

Whenever Tamil filmmakers wish to direct a slick thriller, they immediately pack their bags and leave for Kodaikanal or Ooty. How else can you make a thriller without people in leather jackets and costumes that aren’t suitable for the sweaty plains of the state? And why should the characters be in such costumes? Because that’s what the American shows have, and naturally, the local inspirations carry not just the content but also the aesthetics. It just betrays the lack of originality of our creators and writers, who come up with narratives that are far removed from the reality or people in which the story is set. Snakes and Ladders is no exception to such a tiring trend. It is about four mischievous boys in a fictitious hill town Rettamugdu in Kodaikanal. When a thief attempts to rob the house of one of the four friends, the boy locks him inside a kitchen cupboard and suffocates him to death. The four friends then team up to hide the unintentional murder but find themselves committing more crimes. …

Snakes and Ladders review: Teen actors’ splendid performances salvage this Karthik Subbaraj-backed series

Snakes and Ladders review: Teen actors’ splendid performances salvage this Karthik Subbaraj-backed series

Snakes and Ladders review: When you have a series starring five school kids, then one thinks it’s going to be an adventurous fun ride for teens a la Enid Blyton’s Famous Five. However, in the web series Snakes and Ladders, which has well-known Tamil director Karthik Subbaraj as its creative producer, the similarity ends with the five teens. The series, which dropped on Amazon Prime Video on October 18, sees three directors – Bharath Muralidharan, Ashok Veerapan and Kamala Alchemis – make their directorial debut with these nine episodes. (Also read: Vettaiyan movie review: TJ Gnanavel’s lackluster follow-up to Jai Bhim squanders Rajinikanth’s star power) Snakes and Ladders review: Bad writing dampens this young adult thriller What is Snakes and Ladders about Snakes and Ladders is set in the Tamil Nadu hill station of Rettamugadu where five kids – Gilbert aka Gilli, Bala, Santosh aka Sandy, Iraiyan aka Irai, and Raagitha aka Raagi – are in school together and are best buddies. But each one has their own set of issues at home. Gili hasn’t …