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Bhanu Sridharan
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A village in Tamil Nadu may have blueprints to revive the declining shark trade
Last year, shark landings dropped to 21,138 tonnes from 35,215 tonnes in 2004 across India. Fisherfolk from Thoothoor believe they have the solution.
Bhanu Sridharan
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The red barking deer enigma: A little-known Indian species has been puzzling scientists for decades
Until recently, Indian red muntjacs were believed to be a single species. But some researchers believe there are multiple species in India alone.
Bhanu Sridharan
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Shark populations are fast decreasing world over, and India is leading the charge in overfishing
According to a 2015 report by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, India is the second largest shark-fishing nation in the world, after Indonesia.
Bhanu Sridharan
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Fishing cat: Researchers are trying to shed light on the little-known felines that swim for food
The first scientific effort to monitor the species is underway.
Bhanu Sridharan
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How Sri Lanka got its lizards (and what it says about the island’s history)
A study shows Sri Lanka’s dry zone lizards are also found in India, but its wet zone species are endemic.
Bhanu Sridharan
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How has the black rat managed to thrive across the world? The answer may lie in its gut
A comparative study of gut microflora in the common black rat and Sahyadris forest rat has provided insight into the adaptation of species to human habitats.
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024