The Bishnoi, also spelled as Vishnoi, is a Hindu Vaishnava community or panth found in the Western Thar Desert and northern states of India. Sometimes, it is referred to as a caste. [1] It …

Lawrence Bishnoi (born Balkaran Brar; [3] 12 February 1993) is an Indian gangster who has been imprisoned since 2014. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] He faces multiple criminal charges, including those for …

Oct 16, 2024 · Canadian officials this week said Bishnoi’s gang was targeting Sikh dissidents at the behest of the Indian government. It’s a PR coup for India’s most notorious crime boss. …

Jan 13, 2022 · Over five centuries-long, the history of India's Bishnois is replete with stories exhibiting their commitment to Guru Jambhoji's 29 principles. Perhaps the most famous …

Known for their proclivity for letting bushes, shrubs and foliage grow in the fields, Bishnois manage to protect the desert sand from wind erosion. They provide the much-needed forage …

Bishnoi is a Vaishnavite sect within Hinduism. They are the world’s first environmentalists who led humankind’s earliest battles to protect forests and conserve wildlife. Throughout their history, …

Oct 15, 2024 · India's top investigative body, the National Investigation Agency, describes the group as a criminal gang headed by Lawrence Bishnoi, whose lawyer says he contests more …

May 20, 2023 · The objectives of the Bishnoi Movement include the preservation of animal husbandry and biodiversity, opposition to tree-cutting, protecting the culture of the Bishnoi …

Dec 2, 2022 · The Bishnoi community are India’s original eco-warriors. Members of the Hindu sect - which has more than 1.5 million devotees - have been fighting to protect the environment for …

Bishnoi villages have been described as oases in the desert: trees abound, and deer roam around with abandon. Each village has a stock of millet and water for the use of deer in time of drought.