Fragile Ecosystem
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Road and rail expansion has carried alien invasive species high into the Himalayas in Kashmir
Scientists want continued monitoring to detect and manage potentially problematic species at an early stage.
Sahana Ghosh
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In Madhya Pradesh, the delay in notification of wetlands is impeding their conservation
Big chunks of land near the Bhoj wetland area have been sold to influential people or those in power.
Shahroz Afridi
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How herbivores can help tackle climate change
These large grass-munching animals play a crucial role in stabilising soil carbon in grazing ecosystems.
TV Padma
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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In Kashmir, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes is blanketed with waste and silt
Severe pollution in Wular lake is eroding the natural habitat of native plants and fish species.
Umer Ahmed, IndiaSpend.com
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Humans have degraded 84% of the world’s coastlines, reveals a new study
Without urgent change, the implications for coastal biodiversity and society will become more profound.
Brooke Williams, The Conversation, Amelia Wenger, The Conversation & James Watson, The Conversation
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Delhi’s rich bird diversity highlights the importance of small urban wetlands in Indian cities
Apart from national parks and sanctuaries, the country’s human-dominated landscapes play a vital role in the Central Asian Flyway that spans across Eurasia.
Kartik Chandramouli
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Marine animals ‘hitchhiking’ on ships are a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystem
New research maps how ship traffic connects Antarctica to worldwide ecosystems.
Arlie McCarthy, The Conversation
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China’s building spree in Nepal is putting strain on the Himalayan ecosystem
Many infrastructure projects that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative run through sensitive environments, including national parks.
Johan Augustin
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In Bhopal, two decades of conservation has saved a lake threatened by soil erosion
While nature-based solutions have helped address water quality issues and biodiversity loss to an extent in the Bhojtal wetland, there’s still work to be done.
Shuchita Jha
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In just 30 years, marine heatwaves have turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboard
Only 2% of the coral reef remains untouched by bleaching since 1998, finds a new study.
Terry Hughes, The Conversation & Sean Connolly, The Conversation
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In Western Ghats, an ancient underground fish species is under threat due to poor water governance
Overexploitation of groundwater and drying wells are making the survival of Gondwana fishes difficult.
TV Padma
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As Assam’s largest wetland shrinks, fishers are staring at an uncertain future
Experts suggest declaring Son Beel as a Ramsar site, switching to sustainable fishing and government interventions to protect the ecosystem.
Aatreyee Dhar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final