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Sharada Balasubramanian
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A new study might explain why human-elephant conflict continues in Karnataka despite state effort
Researchers have mapped the conflict-prone areas in the Mysore Elephant Reserve to formulate better strategies to avoid often fatal conflicts.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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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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Tamil Nadu’s choked urban wetlands will soon get protected status
Almost two years after the inception of the state’s wetland authority, a survey is underway to identify important sites for protection.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3 schedule: Men’s cricket begins; medals on hand in athletics, boxing
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BJP doesn’t need ‘Miya’ votes for 10 years, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Stunning scenes from U2 concert at new venue that uses immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals
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A Tamil Nadu reserve’s success at increasing tiger numbers could be a lesson for the rest of India
A change in classification has enabled more legal protection for conservation measures at Sathyamangalam.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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A homestay initiative encourages Ladakh’s locals to conserve snow leopards, tap into tourism boom
In Leh’s high-altitude Hemis National Park, locals have opened their homes to tourists hoping to spot the big cat.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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Bloom in the desert: Affordable technology is now helping Ladakh’s farmers to grow food in winter
Farming season is barely four months long.
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Watch: Students drum on desk and pencil box in classroom to create catchy beats
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Watch: Stunning scenes from U2 concert at new venue that uses immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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Watch: Massive traffic jam on road leading to Nandi Hills in Karnataka
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Watch: Emotional support alligator denied entry to baseball game, gets support from fans
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Farmers in coastal Tamil Nadu are battling drought by varying crops and techniques
With the water crisis, farmers are growing different crops according to the type of soil and trying to reduce reliance on paddy.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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Children in rural India are left to depend on a 125-year-old medicine when bitten by snakes
About 14% of children in Erode, Tamil Nadu have been bitten by snakes. But there is little awareness or medical research for snakebites.
Sharada Balasubramanian