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Gurvinder Singh
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A railway project is putting animals at risk in a tiger reserve in Jharkhand
The upcoming third track meant to increase the railways’ coal-carrying capacity could end up killing more wildlife.
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Why golden jackals have made home in Kolkata and Guwahati airports
As habitats shrink, large tracts of unused land around aerodromes that act as safety buffers are attracting wildlife.
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In West Bengal, restoration of a forest gave a village a new lease of life
Conservation efforts have revived groundwater levels and biodiversity in the region.
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Trending
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Not Hindutva, not cut money: Biggest reason for BJP’s rise in Bengal might be rigged panchayat polls
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As India is battered by severe Covid-19 second wave, where is Narendra Modi and his government?
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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: One episode in the Netflix anthology film is worth the price of the rest
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A century after Nikola Tesla’s failed experiment, 5G may realise his dream of wireless electricity
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Modi too busy with Bengal polls to discuss Covid-19 with Maharashtra CM, Thackeray’s office claims
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Disaster or development? Why locals are up in arms against the Sikkim rail project
The ambitious 45 km-long route will upend over 800 houses and have severe environmental consequences, say activists.
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Can clones save Darjeeling tea from the stresses of climate change?
Scientists are experimenting with climate-resistant clones and organic cultivation that may help preserve the plants’ flavour.
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Conservation success story: How gharials were bought back from the brink in Bihar’s Gandak river
A joint initiative between the Wildlife Trust of India and the Bihar Forest Department released captive bred gharials into the Gandak in 2014.
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Video
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Watch: Video of New York Police Department’s ‘robot dog’ walking alongside officers sparks outrage
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Eco India, Episode 104: How organic sanitary napkins are promoting menstrual hygiene in Gujarat
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Covid-19: Photojournalist reports 45 pyres burning simultaneously in Bhopal crematorium
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Watch: Rail passengers dash to the exit when asked to take Covid-19 tests at a Bihar station
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Watch: Eight-year-old Vaishnavi Gupta of Panchkula whirls her hula hoop 190 times a minute
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Rampant growth of polluting brick kilns has made Jharkhand’s quaint McCluskieganj town a death trap
Rising pollution, depleting ground water levels has made parts of the town almost unlivable for some residents.
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Iron ore mining is devouring Jharkhand’s sal-rich Saranda forest, hurting its Adivasi residents
Studies have recorded a drop in biodiversity in the forest over the years.
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In West Bengal’s Gangarampur, at least one member of every household has fluorosis
Villagers claim that they know nothing about the ailment since there were no awareness programs.
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The Reel
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Tribute: Vivekh’s comedy captured the imagination of the urban youth
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‘Horror was my playground’: What it meant to be a member of the Ramsay film clan
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The final edition of the Rising Gardens festival has films about solidarity between women
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IFFLA 2021 programme includes ‘Fire in the Mountains’, ‘Biriyaani’, ‘Koozhangal’ and ‘Seththumaan’
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‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ review: One episode in the Netflix anthology film is worth the price of the rest
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Farmers in Darjeeling’s tea hub are all set to offer a fresh new brew – organic coffee
With traditional crops like ginger and cardamom fetching low prices, selected farmers have turned to coffee for better returns.
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In West Bengal’s closed tea gardens, private contractors are forcing locals to work at lower wages
Threat of natural calamities and trafficking are adding to their woes.
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With their livelihoods under threat, boat-makers of West Bengal’s Balagarh pray for the tide to turn
A move to replace 15,000 mechanised boats in West Bengal’s waterways and a floating market in Kolkata have brought hope to the wooden boat makers in Hooghly.
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The Field
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Billie Jean King Cup: Ankita Raina goes down to Anastasija Sevastova as India lose Playoffs tie
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IPL 2021, MI vs SRH live blog: Rohit Sharma wins toss, MI to bat first
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