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Indian Express
24-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Famed Ranthambore tigress Arrowhead laid to rest, IFS officer says she ‘strengthened gene pools and rewrote conservation'
Arrowhead, one of the most photographed tigresses who once ruled Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park, succumbed to a brain tumour on June 19. Her death came hours after her daughter was relocated to another tiger reserve. Also known as Tigress T-84, she is the granddaughter of the legendary 'Machali,' the most photographed tigress. As Arrowhead was laid to rest, Parveen Kaswan, an IFS officer, shared a heartwarming post. 'The famous arrowhead tigress from Ranthambore was given last rites, one of the most photographed tigress. Carried bloodline of Ranthambhore. She raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambhore and other tiger reserves. Strengthened gene pools and rewrote conservation,' Kaswan wrote. Along with the post, Kaswan also shared a picture of the final rites of the tigress performed by forest officials. See here: The famous arrowhead tigress from Ranthambore was given last rites, one of the most photographed tigress. Carried bloodline of Ranthambhore. She raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambhore and other tiger reserves. Strengthened gene pools and rewrote conservation. — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) June 24, 2025 According to the official website of Ranthambore National Park, in February 2018, Arrowhead gave birth to her first litter of three cubs, but they disappeared just days after their birth. She then gave birth again in January 2019 to two cubs, T-124, Riddhi; and T-125, Siddhi, who went on to become notable young tigresses themselves. In July 2021, Arrowhead delivered her third litter, again comprising three cubs, but they also disappeared shortly after birth. Her fourth and final litter arrived on July 25, 2023, with another set of three cubs. 'Arrowhead inherited a rich legacy from her legendary bloodline. She got her bravery from her grandmother, Machli. Her calm and composed demeanour was from her mother, T-19, also known as the Jhalra Female and a wild charm that was her own,' the website noted. 'True to her name, she has a distinctive arrow-shaped mark on her left cheek, similar to her grandmother's. Arrowhead was born from the mating of T-19 and T-28, a Star Male, continuing a royal tiger lineage,' the website added.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did a tiger really spare a sleeping man in India? What we know about viral video
A viral video that appeared to show a tiger sniffing a man asleep on a footpath has captured millions of views across social media, sparking shock, admiration, and humour. But experts have now confirmed: the clip is AI-generated. The footage shows a large tiger calmly approaching a man sleeping outside a shuttered shop, sniffing him, and walking away without harm. Its seemingly real-life danger and the man's unflinching calm drew widespread attention. The clip was reshared by verified accounts, many mistaking the AI-generated tiger for a lion, with captions like: 'Even lion knows the power of desi," and 'Indian man survives after a Lion sniffs him and leaves him alone, thats crazy." One widely circulated post warned, 'This video showing a lion sniffing human has around 7 million views. This is AI-generated video. Imagine how AI can be used to confuse people. And now imagine AI is still at nascent stage!!' Also read: 'No time for life': Andhra Pradesh's new 10-hour work rule slammed by workers, unions Fact-checkers and visual experts later debunked the clip, citing telltale signs of AI generation, including inconsistent lighting, unnatural shadows, texture glitches, and blending issues between the animal and its surroundings. Parveen Kaswan, IFS officer, shared the video with the caption: 'This video showing a lion sniffing a human has around 7 million views. This is an AI-generated video. Imagine how AI can be used to confuse people. And now imagine AI is still at a nascent stage!!' Many took to the comments to react. A user wrote, 'Every AI generated video should have a mandatory watermark that cannot be removed.' Another added, 'The giveaway was the shop names, which are in Hindi. The only place where you can see lions roaming around like this is in Gujarat, and most of the shops there have their names written in Gujarati.' Also read: Passenger slams 'rich family' for turning AC coach into 'full-blown baraat' on Patalkot Express: 'Zero class'
News18
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
7 Million Views, But Not Real: IFS Exposes Viral Lion Video, Claims It Is AI-Generated
Last Updated: In the comment section, some people were amazed by the video, while others asked IFS how to differentiate between AI-generated and real videos. In today's time, AI-generated videos are taking over social media, with some being so lifelike that it's hard to distinguish reality from fiction. A recent viral clip has sparked debate, showing a lion approaching a sleeping man in an Indian street, sniffing him, and then walking away unscathed. The internet is buzzing with questions: 'Is this real or AI-generated? The video garnered 7 million views on social media, and now it's been claimed as AI-generated by IFS Parween Kaswan. This raises important questions about the potential for AI to be used to mislead or confuse people. Given that AI is still in its early stages, it's concerning to think about the possibilities as the technology continues to evolve. This video showing a lion sniffing human has around 7 millions views. This is AI generated video. Imagine how AI can be used to confuse people. And now imagine AI is still at nascent stage !! — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) June 8, 2025 In the comment section, some people were amazed by the video, while others asked IFS how to differentiate between AI-generated and real videos. 'Sir, can you please elaborate on how you identify this video generated by AI?" one user asked. 'Imagine how deepfake and AI can make far up tensions in some parts, which are sensitive," the other commented. First Published: June 08, 2025, 13:49 IST
India Today
24-04-2025
- General
- India Today
Shepherd's son clears UPSC: Belagavi village bursts into celebration
In a heartwarming turn of events, a small village in Belagavi district, Karnataka, erupted in celebration as one of its own cleared the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination. What adds to the success story is the candidate's background-hailing from a nomadic shepherding community long on the edge of opportunities. A Journey Based on grit and determinationThe young person, whose achievement is now being retold with pride throughout the region, is from the Kuruba community-previously famed for sheep breeding. In a place where access to higher education is a mere pipe dream and civil services still further away, this success has shattered illusions and generated a sea change of in humble surroundings and shaped by the challenges of rural life, he navigated the pressures of financial instability, lack of access to quality education, and limited exposure. But instead of being deterred, he saw these challenges as motivation. Using government scholarships and sheer willpower, he steadily moved up the academic ladder, eventually setting his sights on the UPSC-considered one of the toughest exams in the Siddappa Doni, a youth from the Kuruba community from Amage village in Karanataka, neighbouring Maharashatra cleared UPSC CSE exam with All India Rank was a joyful even for for this sheep-herding community when they heard this news yesterday. Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) April 23, 2025advertisementTHE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTHis success is not just individual-it is collective. Family, friends, and villagers rallied behind him with moral and financial support. The image of him returning home to a hero's welcome, with drums, garlands, and joyful tears, is a reminder of the ripple effect of one person's triumph on an entire many young people in his village, his story now stands as living proof that no dream is too big, no background too humble. It also underscores the importance of affirmative policies, access to resources, and community-driven THAN A RANK: A SYMBOL OF CHANGE Beyond the rank and the exam, this young man now represents something larger-social mobility, representation, and the breaking of generational cycles of marginalization. His dream of joining the civil services wasn't just about a secure career; it was about giving back, making governance more inclusive, and inspiring others like him to aim journey is a powerful testament to how talent can rise from anywhere even the quiet corners of a shepherd's village when given the right support and Watch
