What is Shambhala?

According to the Vishnu Purana, Shambala will be the birthplace of Kalki - the final incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. Let us explore further🧵 The name Shambala has great significance in Hindu and Buddhist texts. Shambhala is originally a Sanskrit word that derives from शम्भुः (śambhu), meaning happiness. Shambala is said to mean a place of tranquility.

Prison Cells Around the World: A Thread🧵

1. A prison cell in France 👀

2. The Salvador 🇸🇻 solved its extensive criminality problem by building the largest prison in the world: 40,000 prisoners.

It is watched over by 800 heavily armed soldiers and police. Inmates live without windows, without mattresses, 100 in a cell.

Life in the Era of the 1990s. A Thread🧵

1. Hands-free telephone headset tv commercial from 1993

2. 90s kids talk about the internet

Some of the coolest Things from the Past. ~A Thread🧵

1. A refrigerator from 1960s

2. Over 100 years old table created by Josef Sailer

Thread of Rare Photos and Videos You`ve probably never seen before🧵

1. This is what post-trauma looked like after World War I (1914-1918)

2. Reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in France

A Wholesome Thread on animals to brighten your day🧵❤️

1. Caretaker recorded this footage a few hours after their beloved doggo passed away

2. There was this time when there was a beautiful, unique friendship between Robin Williams and Koko the Gorilla

Thread of Satisfying Animal Moments🧵

1. Wow the dog realizes they won and celebrates

2. Look at that smile.. 🥹 bro has no enemies

Life in the Golden Era of the 1970s. A Thread🧵

1. Michael Jackson doing the robot on The Cher Show in 1975

2. Afghanistan in the 1970s

Thread of the Most Surreal Airports in the World✈️

1. Princess Juliana International Airport, on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, is situated so close to Maho Beach that beachgoers can feel the force of planes taking off and landing.

2. Courchevel Altiport in French Alps🇫🇷

One of world's shortest runways (537 meters, 18.6% gradient)

Incredible interactions between humans & animals. ~A Thread 🧵

1. Seeing the Rhino, he just reversed and never looked back 👏🏼👏🏼🫡

2. Chimp’s heartfelt reaction on seeing the careraker who rescued him years ago💕

The Most Surreal and Beautiful Roads in the World🧵

1. Amalfi Drive, Italy

2. Atlantic Ocean Road - Norway

Life in the Era of the 1990s. A Thread🧵

1. Hands-free telephone headset tv commercial from 1993

2. Behind the scenes of the grand staircase sinking in the Titanic.

Japan is a different world altogether 🇯🇵

Open the Thread and Be Amazed🧵

1. Unreal but true 2. Several airports in Japan really do this.

Thread of Dreamlike Holiday Destinations🏝️

1. Lake Lucerne, Switzerland 🇨🇭

2. Japan 🇯🇵

Powerful Visuals about Psychology and Life:

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20 Pictures with Deep Meaning:

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Financial Times Investigation into India's Russian Oil Trade & Its Implications

A recent Financial Times report examines India's purchase of Russian oil since 2022, highlighting the role of Reliance. The article received international attention but limited domestic discussion 1. The Financial Times article, authored by Andres Schipani in New Delhi, Krishn Kaushik in Mumbai, and Tom Wilson in London, details India's trade in Russian oil.

Key findings include:
-India has imported approximately $140 billion in discounted Russian oil since 2022.

-One Indian conglomerate has realized about $6 billion in additional profits.

-The oil is refined into petrol and diesel for both domestic and international markets.

-Domestic political figures and media outlets have not widely addressed the report

Towering Above All: Mount Everest, Earth's Ultimate Summit 🏔️ A Rare Thread 🧵

1. 🚨 Chaos at the top: In 2019, a staggering 300 climbers jammed the summit ridge at 2:35 AM 2. Heart-wrenching aftermath: This footage captures the endless queue post a deadly cornice collapse that stole lives.

Pictures with a deep meaning. A Thread🧵

1. Always be Humble 2. Appreciate what your parents do for you

Unlocking the magic of Teamwork. ~ A Thread🧵

1. With Teamwork you can achieve the seemingly impossible

2. An Exciting Game Where Kids Build Teamwork and Coordination while having fun

Some of the most most otherworldly and dreamlike destinations on our planet🧵

1. Lake Como, Italy 🇮🇹

2. Santorini, Greece 🇬🇷