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Nabarun Guha
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Kaziranga: Two new species identified
The binturong and small-clawed otter had been spotted in the region but had not been properly identified or recorded.
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‘Easy money’ drives surge in trade of small wild cats in Mizoram
Small carnivores such as the marbled cat, golden cat, and leopard cat are killed only for their illegal black-market value in Myanmar.
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In Mizoram, youngsters are protesting against a highway project that is ‘causing ecological damage’
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation is accused of flouting several environmental regulations in its projects in the state.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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A border district in Mizoram has become a hub of wildlife smuggling in India
Adding to the unfenced ‘porous’ borders is the political instability in Myanmar, which has led to an influx of refugees into the region.
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In a rare case in Assam, poachers saw off the horn of a rhino but leave it alive
The forest department suspects that the rhino was tranquilised before its horn was cut off.
Nabarun Guha & Sahana Ghosh
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Discovery of kangaroos in West Bengal raises questions about animal trafficking by Indian zoos
Breeding farms in the region are part of a larger network to procure and supply exotic animals.
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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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In Assam, an attempt to poison stray dogs ended up killing 100 vultures
Unlike raptors, canines have an acute sense of smell and they are smart enough to avoid a carcass laced with pesticide.
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In Ladakh, an initiative to protect wolves is turning traditional trapping pits into stupas
The conservation initiative is working with communities that are often compelled to kill wolves to protect their livestock.
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As oil palm cultivation expands in the North East, human-elephant conflicts are getting worse
Assam’s Goalpara is among the state’s worst-affected districts, with around 20 people killed last year in negative encounters with elephants.
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The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Smugglers in India are exploiting an amnesty scheme that was meant to protect exotic animals
Smugglers are trying to stay one step ahead of enforcement agencies by pulling out new tricks from the bag.
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In Brahmaputra’s floodplains, planted forests can help in tackling soil erosion
If engineering, bio-engineering and nature-based solutions are combined, mixed-tree plantations can arrest flood impacts, says a study.
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Illegal trade of exotic animals puts India at risk of a zoonotic disease outbreak
Since there is a complete ban on selling Indian species under the Wildlife Protection Act, smugglers have shifted to the exotic animal trade.
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The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis