After fleeing Myanmar following the 2021 military coup, indie-pop star Linnith now resides in Maryland, working as an Uber driver and creating music independently. Despite facing challenges in the aftermath of the coup, underground and ethnic artists are gaining popularity, with a focus on political themes and new music styles like rap and grime. The music industry in Myanmar has shifted outside the country due to political persecution and economic downturn, leading to a rise in underground music production and a revival of revolutionary music, reflecting the changing landscape for artists.
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As Grazers Replaced Wild Life In Himalayas. – Asian Scientist Magazine
A 14-year study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science found that replacing wild herbivores with livestock in ecosystems leads to cascading impacts, affecting plant composition, soil characteristics, and insect populations like spiders, grasshoppers, ticks, and mites. The study in the Spiti region of the Himalayas showed that livestock grazing disrupts the ecosystem by altering food availability and plant proportions, leading to concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases and the decline of predator...
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