Biodiversity Hotspot
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Rare butterfly species first documented in China 20 years ago has been sighted in Arunachal Pradesh
Butterfly records are at the forefront of the state’s biodiversity sightings.
Ranju Dodum
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Jackie Chan and ‘Game of Thrones’ inspire names of new gecko species in Western Ghats
The recently described 12 gecko species belong to the genus Cnemaspis, known as ‘day geckos’ because of their circular eye pupils.
Liz Kimbrough
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As Manipur loses its green cover, a man has turned a dry hill into a lush forest
The jungle now has numerous varieties of plants, among them 30 species of bamboo and 20 species of orchids.
Sanskrita Bharadwaj
Trending
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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In one of India’s eight biodiversity hotspots, unchecked development has reduced forest cover by 26%
Uttara Kannada is home to more than 4,600 flowering plants, 508 birds and 120 mammals.
Kapil Kajal
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In the Western Ghats, 2.2 lakh trees will be axed to make way for upcoming rail line
The line, connecting Hubballi and Ankola, poses a risk to 2,500 endemic species.
Kapil Kajal
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A chance spotting in the Western Ghats led to the discovery of a new wood snake species
The Palghat Gap may be causing diversification of species in the region.
Aathira Perinchery
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Australian bushfires killed a billion animals, but also revived some bird and plant species
With new types of birds, reptiles and mammals, the ecosystem may have changed forever.
Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert, The Conversation
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Despite the decline in biodiversity in the UK, these insects, mosses and lichens are thriving
The most interesting is the case of freshwater insect species, which saw a decline initially and then bounced back.
Charlie Outhwaite, The Conversation
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DNA barcoding helped Indian researchers identify two new termite species in an unlikely home
Unlike other termites, species from this genus dwell in soil and don’t gorge on wood.
GBSNP Varma
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Thackeray’s cat snake and a case of mistaken identity
Discovered in the Western Ghats, the ‘Boiga thackerayi sp. nov’ is the first known species of the Boiga snake that feeds on frog eggs.
Sahana Ghosh
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Maharashtra is encouraging fisherfolk to conserve mangroves by introducing lucrative crab farming
As the crab farmers utilise the space between the mangrove shrubs, the community no longer cuts the branches for fuel wood or other purposes.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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Photos: Finally, an Indian agency has recorded the stunning biodiversity of the Sunderbans
The salinity profile, which is critical for the existence of mangroves, is increasing and adversely affecting the biodiversity in the region.
Bhavya Khullar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins