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Shreya Dasgupta
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An American mussel species could spell trouble for fisherfolk all the way in Kochi
Researchers fear the variant, which is affecting local fishing trade, may spread to coastal areas in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Shreya Dasgupta
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Ganga has become so noisy that river dolphins are struggling to talk to each other
Effectively blind, the Gangetic river dolphins see in the shallow murky waters they inhabit with sound.
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Grey, cinnamon, black: The many colours of the Asiatic golden cat in Arunachal Pradesh
Hidden cameras placed in Dibang Valley recorded six coat colours of the Asiatic golden cat.
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Trending
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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Petrol prices to come down by Rs 9.5 a litre, diesel by Rs 7 as Centre cuts excise duty
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DU professor gets bail after being held for post on shivling claimed to be found in Gyanvapi mosque
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Arunachal pit viper: How researchers chanced upon a snake species that hadn’t been described before
The species has been named Trimeresurus arunachalensis.
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An illustration project retraces how the 1962 China war and peace shaped an Arunachal Pradesh forest
A team has traced the emotional and personal links of two of India’s indigenous tribes to what is now a protected area through their memories.
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Scientists have found new spider species in Sri Lanka – and named them after Enid Blyton characters
Nine new species of ‘goblin spiders’ have been named after goblin characters from Enid Blyton’s children books.
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Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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In the US, an earthquake 3,200 km away triggers spawning in the world’s rarest fish
Earthquake-generated waves set off ripple effects on the Devils Hole pupfish’s only known natural habitat.
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This new mobile app hopes to reduce wildlife deaths on India’s roads, railway tracks
Data collected by Roadkills can help identify sections of roads and rail lines that animals use the most and are thus prone to accidents.
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The Harry Potter craze may have sparked illegal trade in pet owls in Indonesia
A study links the rise in owl trade, mostly illegal, to the increasing popularity of the Harry Potter books and movies.
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The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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In Kaziranga, an orphanage raises baby rhinos till they’re ready to go back into the wild
The Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Assam gives rhinos a second lease on life.
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Photos: Top 20 new species of animals and plants of 2016
Many of these new species are already on the brink of extinction, threatened by poaching, illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction and diseases.
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Rhinos from two parks in West Bengal to get new homes
Two homes for the greater one-horned rhinoceros have been found in the northern West Bengal and efforts are on to spread them out to other parts of the country.
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The Field
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French Open: From Djokovic, Nadal to Swiatek, Osaka – who's saying what ahead of Roland Garros 2022
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022