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The reasons behind the boiler blast at Neyveli power plant in Tamil Nadu

According to a unionist, cost-cutting and poor safety standards contributed to the tragedy that led to the deaths of 13 workers.

Sibi Arasu
· Jul 10, 2020 · 01:30 pm
How the perfect paintbrush may be killing thousands of mongooses every year

For every kilogram of mongoose hair that is used in brushes, about 50 animals are killed. An estimated one lakh mongooses die for art annually.

Sibi Arasu
· Nov 12, 2019 · 07:30 pm
Disaster-hit Kodagu is on the road to recovery – and respect for the environment holds the key

Officials say deforestation in Kodagu happens below the radar – a factor that is not even discussed.

Sibi Arasu
· Sep 24, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Tamil Nadu evicts Adivasis from their homes in the Nilgiris in violation of the Forest Rights Act

This was done in the name of elephant conservation. However, resorts in the vicinity, earning off the region's biodiversity, survived last month’s demolition.

Sibi Arasu
· Sep 12, 2017 · 06:30 am
In the Nilgiris, invasive plant species are driving animals into conflict with humans

The proliferation of these plants has depleted the fodder of wild animals, forcing them to raid fields and farms.

Sibi Arasu
· Mar 14, 2017 · 10:30 am
A group of conservationists are trying to replant native trees in the Western Ghats

After centuries of plantation development, the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu is getting a makeover.

Sibi Arasu
· Aug 19, 2016 · 09:30 pm

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The reasons behind the boiler blast at Neyveli power plant in Tamil Nadu

According to a unionist, cost-cutting and poor safety standards contributed to the tragedy that led to the deaths of 13 workers.

Sibi Arasu · Jul 10, 2020 · 01:30 pm

How the perfect paintbrush may be killing thousands of mongooses every year

For every kilogram of mongoose hair that is used in brushes, about 50 animals are killed. An estimated one lakh mongooses die for art annually.

Sibi Arasu · Nov 12, 2019 · 07:30 pm

Disaster-hit Kodagu is on the road to recovery – and respect for the environment holds the key

Officials say deforestation in Kodagu happens below the radar – a factor that is not even discussed.

Sibi Arasu · Sep 24, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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