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Neha Jain
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Thanks to citizen scientists, a new catfish species has been discovered hiding in Kerala’s aquifers
The catfish, which is named after the public who helped find it, is tiny, possesses a blood-red body and lacks eyes.
Neha Jain
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The ancient journey of tropical African trees to Southeast Asia via India
Dipterocarps, a group of trees dominant in Southeast Asian tropical rainforests, originated from Africa around 100 million years ago, according to new evidence.
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Tracing the flight of the globe skimmer dragonfly across the Indian Ocean
Scientists are beginning to unravel the details of the insect’s migratory circuit.
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Trending
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Why the ban on fishing of seahorses in Indian waters has not been effective
Between 2015 and 2017, an estimated 1.3 crore seahorses were caught annually as bycatch in India.
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A livestock grazing ban has transformed pastoral communities in Sikkim
Former herders say the 1998 ban, combined with rising tourism, resulted in the loss of livelihoods from pastoralism, loss of culture and elite capture.
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The drought that hit Southern India from 2016 to 2018 was the worst in 150 years
The drought was unprecedented with more than 40% deficit in northeast monsoonal rainfall during the three years.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The rich biodiversity in Delhi and Haryana’s Aravallis is in desperate need of protection
A survey found 15 mammal species in the forests of Gurugram, Faridabad and Delhi, with relatively high densities observed in non-protected areas.
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In Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, a 27-year-old conservationist is on a mission to save otters
Malhar Indulkar is educating children and fisherfolk about sustainable fishing and riverine ecosystems.
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In Meghalaya, scientists discover glowing mushrooms, used by locals as natural torches
Of about 120,000 described fungi species, only around 100 are known to be bioluminescent or capable of emitting light.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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As old cultural beliefs erode, snakes living in Western Ghats’ sacred groves come under threat
Kerala and Karnataka’s sacred groves are facing increasing threat from growing commercialisation.
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Scientists discover a new Aloe species in Rajasthan’s deserts that locals were using to make pickles
It is the second Aloe species recorded in the wild in India after Aloe vera.
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In North East India, people are plucking a carnivorous plant to extinction
India’s only pitcher plant species Nepenthes khasiana is facing threats from mining, shifting cultivation and excessive collection.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals