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KARA (FM)
Kara or KARA may refer to: Geography Localities * Kara, Chad, a sub-prefecture * Kára, Hungary, a village * Kara, Uttar Pradesh, India, a township * Kara, Iran, a village in Lorestan Province * Kara, Republic of Dagestan, a rural locality in Dagestan, Russia * Kara, Sardauna, a village in Sardauna, Nigeria * Kara, Bougainville, a town on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea * Kara, Togo, a city in northern Togo ** Kara Region ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kara, Togo * Gaya confederacy or Kara, a former confederation in the southern Korean peninsula * Kara crater, a meteorite crater in northern Russia Rivers, Seas * Kara (river), a river in northern Russia, flowing into the Kara Sea * Kara River (other), other rivers named Kara * Kara Lake, Bolivia * Kara Sea, a sea in the Arctic Ocean * Kara Strait, a strait in Russia People * Kara (name), a surname and given name, and a list of people with the name * Kara people, an ethnic group in South Sudan, exceedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara Strait
The Kara Strait or Kara Gates () is a wide channel of water between the southern end of Novaya Zemlya and the northern tip of Vaygach Island. This strait connects the Kara Sea and the Barents Sea in northern Russia. Hydrography and climate The coastline on both sides of the Kara Gate is high and rocky. The strait has a length of 33 km and a smallest width of 50 km; the depth varies from 7 m on the Perseus Shoal to 230 m in its eastern part. Along its middle part there is a hollow no more than 5 km wide with depths of over 100 m. The water temperature in the strait does not exceed 13.5 °C. Its average temperature here is 0.9 °C. Usually the strait is covered with ice for most of the year, but in warm years, with the strong influence of the warm Gulf Stream, it can be ice-free for most of the winter. To the west of the Kara Gate is the southeastern part of the Pechora Sea, which freezes in winter when the influence of Atlantic cyclones and warm curre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KARA (FM)
Kara or KARA may refer to: Geography Localities * Kara, Chad, a sub-prefecture * Kára, Hungary, a village * Kara, Uttar Pradesh, India, a township * Kara, Iran, a village in Lorestan Province * Kara, Republic of Dagestan, a rural locality in Dagestan, Russia * Kara, Sardauna, a village in Sardauna, Nigeria * Kara, Bougainville, a town on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea * Kara, Togo, a city in northern Togo ** Kara Region ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kara, Togo * Gaya confederacy or Kara, a former confederation in the southern Korean peninsula * Kara crater, a meteorite crater in northern Russia Rivers, Seas * Kara (river), a river in northern Russia, flowing into the Kara Sea * Kara River (other), other rivers named Kara * Kara Lake, Bolivia * Kara Sea, a sea in the Arctic Ocean * Kara Strait, a strait in Russia People * Kara (name), a surname and given name, and a list of people with the name * Kara people, an ethnic group in South Sudan, exceedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (Sikhism)
A kara, or kada (), is a steel or cast iron bangle worn by Sikhs and sometimes Indian people of other religions. Sikhism preaches the importance of equality and having reverence for God at all times, which is represented through the five Ks—ceremonial items worn or used by Sikhs who have been initiated into the ''Khalsa'', of which kara is one. History The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru, Gobind Singh, at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar, in 1699. It is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. Meaning and usage Sikhs The kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. Non-Sikhs The kara is also worn by many ethnic Punjabis and other non-Punjabi Hindu families across states in the north, northwest, and west of India (such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra). Controversies India In 2022, a female Sikh candidate, Manharleen Kaur, was barred from taking a competitive examination by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (gastropod)
''Kara'' is a genus of air-breathing land snails, terrestrial animal, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Orthalicidae.Breure A. S. H. (2011) "Annotated type catalogue of the Orthalicoidea (Mollusca, Gastropoda) in the Royal Belgian Institute of Sciences, Brussels, with descriptions of two new species". ''ZooKeys'' 101: 1–50. .MolluscaBase eds. (2022). MolluscaBase. Kara Strebel, 1910. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=995397 on 2022-09-26 ''Kara'' was previously a subgenus of ''Thaumastus (gastropod), Thaumastus''; it was elevated to genus level in 2011. Species Species within the genus ''Kara'' include: * ''Kara cadwaladeri'' (Pilsbry, 1930) * ''Kara indentata'' (da Costa, 1901) * ''Kara ortiziana'' (F. Haas, 1955) * ''Kara thompsonii'' (Pfeiffer, 1845) - type species of the (sub)genus ''Kara'' * ''Thaumastus thompsonoides'' Oberwimmer, 1931Breure A. S. H. & Borrero F. J. (2008). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (British Band)
Kara was a folk music group from Hertfordshire, England, whose music has been called "spirited acoustic folk with a Russian twist". Their debut album, ''Waters So Deep'', was acclaimed by ''The Daily Telegraph''. Personnel The latest line-up members were Daria Kulesh (lead vocals), Phil Underwood (melodeon, vocals), Pete Morton (guitar, vocals) and Kate Rouse (hammered dulcimer, vocals). Kara's lead vocalist, Daria Kulesh, was born in Russia. She has been described as "always deliver nglyrics that expose untainted sincerity with a voice that pours out their spirit". Albums by Kara ''Waters So Deep'' Kara's debut album, ''Waters So Deep'', produced by Jason Emberton and released on 1 July 2014, was one of ''The Daily Telegraph'' 's ten folk music highlights for autumn 2014. The ''Telegraphs reviewer, Martin Chilton, described it as "an interesting debut" with "impressive energy", and said that the album incorporates influences from Russia, England, Ireland and France. Rebekah Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (South Korean Group)
Kara (; ; often stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's current lineup is Park Gyu-ri, Gyuri, Han Seung-yeon, Seungyeon, Nicole Jung, Nicole, Kang Ji-young, Jiyoung, and Heo Young-ji, Youngji. Kara made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album, ''The First Bloooooming''. Originally a quartet composed of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, and Kim Sunghee, Kara showcased a strong female image and a mature contemporary R&B, R&B sound. However, their debut was a commercial failure. The following year, Sunghee left the group due to educational issues, and members Goo Hara and Kang Ji-young were added. Kara's image changed to a "pretty but natural" concept with the release of their first mini-album, ''Rock U,'' in July 2008. They saw an increase in recognition in 2009, where they received significant attention for the "butt dance" choreography in "Mister (song), Mister". In 2010, Kara began to promote their music in Japan by si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Become Human
Become could refer to: * Becoming (philosophy) * ''Become'', a 2005 album by Seventh Wonder Seventh Wonder is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 2000. History Seventh Wonder was formed in 2000 by bass player Andreas Blomqvist, guitarist Johan Liefvendahl and drummer Johnny Sandin after their previous band fell ... * ''Become'' (extended play), a 2023 extended play by Beach House See also * Becoming (other) * The Becoming (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (Supergirl Episode)
"Kara" is the series finale of the American TV series ''Supergirl'', based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The twentieth episode of the sixth season and 126th episode overall, it was written by Rob Wright and Derek Simon from a story by showrunners Robert Rovner and Jessica Queller, and directed by Jesse Warn. The episode aired on November 9, 2021 on The CW. Melissa Benoist stars as Kara, and is joined by principal cast members Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Julie Gonzalo, Peta Sergeant and David Harewood. The episode sees Kara being aided by several old allies in her fight against Nyxly and Lex Luthor. Several former series regulars make guest appearances, including Mehcad Brooks, Chris Wood, Jeremy Jordan, and Calista Flockhart. Plot The episode opens on a news broadcast showing the effects of the previo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (Smallville Episode)
The seventh season of ''Smallville'', an American television series, began airing on September 27, 2007. The series recounts the early adventures of Kryptonian Clark Kent as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas, during the years before he becomes Superman. The seventh season comprises 20 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 15, 2008, marking the second season to air on The CW television network. Regular cast members during season seven include Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Aaron Ashmore, Laura Vandervoort, and John Glover. In addition to bringing in new regular cast members this season, the ''Smallville'' team brought in familiar faces from the Superman media history, old villains from the show's past, as well as new DC Comics characters Kara Zor-El and Dinah Lance. This season focuses on Clark Kent meeting his biological cousin Kara (Vandervoort), and teaching her how to control her abi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara Film Festival
The Karachi International Film Festival, simply known as the Kara Film Festival (Urdu: ''کارا فلم فیسٹیول'' or ''کارا فلم'') was an annual film festival held in Karachi, Pakistan from 2001 until 2009. The festival reportedly started in response to the declining state of the Pakistani film industry. The 10th Kara Film Festival was intended to be held in 2010 but has since been delayed every year due to social issues in Karachi. The stated goal of the festival was to "promote an appreciation of the art and craft of filmmaking among a wide population as well as to encourage creativity and high standards among filmmakers". The Kara Film Festival was reportedly founded to aid the revival of Pakistani cinema. The festival featured a variety of independent films, including documentaries A documentary film (often described simply as a documentary) is a nonfiction motion picture intended to "document reality, primarily for instruction, education or maintain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara Language (other)
Kara language may refer to: * Kara language (Korea), a language of the Gaya confederacy in southern Korea * Kara language (Papua New Guinea), an Austronesian language spoken in the Kavieng District, Papua New Guinea * Kara language (Tanzania), a Bantu language spoken by the Kara people of Tanzania * Kara languages, a group of languages spoken in the Central African Republic ** Kara or Tar Gula language * Kara or Fer language, spoken in the Central African Republic * Kàrà, a dialect of the Northwest Gbaya language, spoken in Cameroon and the Central African Republic * Caranqui language Caranqui, or Cara (Kara), is an extinct, probably Barbacoan languages, Barbacoan language of Ecuador. Caranqui was replaced by Quechua languages, Quechua, perhaps surviving as late as the 18th century. It seems in turn to have influenced Imbabu ..., also spelled Cara or Kara, an extinct language of Ecuador See also * Karo language (other) * Qwara language, a western Agaw dialec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
