Nature Watch
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A rare study maps the changing nature of coral reefs off Tamil Nadu’s coast
The impact of climate change on corals is widely known, but very few studies have been conducted in India.
Neha Jain
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Meet the woman who is single-handedly trying to save Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarovar lake
Sumita Banerjee’s conservation attempts have earned her love and respect, but also some enemies.
Mou Chakraborty
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A new study proves how the Asian Hornbill maintains forest dynamics over long distances
The study, conducted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke tiger reserve, is the first of its kind.
Vrushal Pendharkar
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘Mountains too are equal to men’: In these poems, the personal has a ripple effect on the world
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Armed with smartphones and an Android app, citizens are mapping invasive plants in Tamil Nadu
Invasives are a menace in the Moyar-Bhavani landscape, impacting the growth of local species and groundwater.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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Netwinged insects: Invisible caretakers of India’s forests, but little is known about them
These insects from the Neuroptera order prey on bugs that cause harm to trees and plants.
Geetha Iyer
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Anthropocene vs Meghalayan: Why geologists are fighting over which epoch Earth is in
It was widely agreed that humans’ impact on nature is so significant that we have entered a new geological phase. But a recent announcement confused matters.
Simon Lewis, The Conversation
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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China is drawing birdwatching enthusiasts with responsible tourism
Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve shows a new paradigm towards birdwatching and local profitability is developing in China.
Deepa Basnet & Wu Ning
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Why the evolutionary link between flowerpeckers and mistletoes is crucial to the forests
The feisty flowerpecker is small enough to hide behind a leaf or to hold in a closed fist.
TR Shankar Raman
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Watch: Langurs in Rajasthan were moved to grief when they found BBC's baby robot monkey 'dead'
A rare display of mourning caught accidentally on camera.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Robot camera finds colourful creatures under Antarctic sea ice
Footage captured by the Australian Antarctic Division showed sponges, sea spiders, urchins, sea cucumbers and sea stars.
Scroll Staff
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Snow leopard ‘rape’ on ‘Planet Earth II’: What is the nature documentary coming to?
The real culprits of the attack on a female leopard by two males are anthropomorphism and the need to make nature engaging for viewers.
Mike Jeffries, The Conversation
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Drama, emotion and a spine-chilling chase: Welcome to ‘Planet Earth II’
David Attenborough returns with a brand new edition full of action and stunning sequences.
Boshika Gupta
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings