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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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record