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Azera Parveen Rahman
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A plant species has been rediscovered in Gujarat after 104 years
Villagers have taken it on themselves to protect Olax nana.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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In a Kutch village, one man is successfully leading efforts to protect unique inland mangroves
The mangroves in Guneri are flourishing because of the conservation work of Deva bhai and others in the community.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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Tourism threatens coexistence between humans and free-roaming leopards at Rajasthan’s Bera
While livestock constitutes most of the big cat’s prey, locals consider the carnivore as gifts of God.
Azera Parveen Rahman
Trending
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Coronavirus: 45-year-old man dies minutes after receiving second dose of vaccine in Thane
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Watch: Trials for new three-tier train coaches show one speeding past at 180 kilometers an hour
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LGBTQIA+ activist, booked for allegedly sexually assaulting French woman in Goa, released on bail
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Coronavirus: All private hospitals can be utilised as vaccination centres, Centre tells states, UTs
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Watch: Pakistan Super League is more rewarding than the IPL, says South Africa’s Dale Steyn
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The Bishnois of Rajasthan are now using education in their fight to protect the environment
Youngsters are pursuing higher studies to understand environment protection laws.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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Artificial highlands aren’t enough to protect Kaziranga animals during annual floods
The real solution lies in freeing animal corridors from human activities and giving animals access to their natural highlands.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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In drought-hit Kutch, nomadic communities are parched for water and for government help
The district administration has extended relief to cattle breeders, but for those who own goats, sheep and camels, there is no succour in sight.
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Video
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‘Bargaining is our birthright’: A mother teaches funny shopping hacks in film ‘Aai, Me & Shopping’
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Watch: Timelapse video shows eruptions of Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano
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On camera: Dolly Parton sings new version of ‘Jolene’ before taking Covid-19 vaccine
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Caught on camera: Woman uses underwear as Covid-19 mask at supermarket
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‘Unacceptable’: Why women activists are angry with CJI’s question in rape bail hearing
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India’s swimming camels are endangered by destruction of mangroves in Kutch
Kharai camels are dependent on mangroves for their food for eight months of the year.
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In Gujarat’s Kutch, a horticulture boom is decimating the biodiversity hotspot’s bird population
Among the avian species at risk, mainly due to increasing use of pesticides, is the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.
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Solar pumps are brightening the lives of Kutch’s salt farmers
The Agariyas in the Little Rann of Kutch are switching from diesel pumps to lift brine, saving costs and helping the environment.
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The Reel
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Netflix 2021 slate: Films ‘Haseen Dillruba’ and ‘Navarasa’, Madhuri Dixit series and Ray tribute
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The IAWRT festival is back – and here is what you need to watch
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‘Flight’ trailer: Mohit Chadda is on a plane ride from hell
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‘Dhamaka’ teaser: Ram Madhvani’s thriller stars Kartik Aaryan as a news anchor
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How ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ led to Pooja Bhatt being cast in ‘Bombay Begums’
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Fluoride-contaminated water has crippled over a thousand children in one Assam district
A survey found fluoride levels in water in 11 districts above the permissible limit, putting 356,000 people at risk.
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Hunters turn protectors of threatened hornbills in North East India
The Nyishi community are now actively protecting the birds in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Has climate change led to the surge in Japanese Encephalitis cases in Assam and Manipur?
Health experts blame warmer weather and erratic rainfall for the rising number of cases in Asia.
Azera Parveen Rahman
The Field
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Never intended to be degrading: Dale Steyn clarifies the ‘PSL is more rewarding than IPL’ comment
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Indian tennis: Sumit Nagal gets first ATP main draw win after qualifying for Argentina Open
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Data check: Ajinkya Rahane’s numbers (the ones he wants you to check out)
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Hockey: India play out 1-1 draw against Germany in second match of Europe tour
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Did it for the team but it put me back: David Warner regrets rushing back from injury to face India