Endangered Species
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Kashmir’s hangul is on the brink of extinction despite protected status, push to increase population
It is the only surviving subspecies of red deer in the Indian subcontinent and is also genetically unique.
Sneha Mahale
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How the European Union is driving the tuna population in Indian Ocean towards collapse
Through their numbers and influence, EU lobbyists have stymied efforts to impose appropriate catch quotas and limit the use of destructive fishing gear.
Malavika Vyawahare
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Endangered whale sharks are getting stranded on Andhra’s shores – and dying
The state’s shores are heavily industrialised with busy ports and fishing operations, complicating efforts to save the species.
Almaas Masood
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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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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In India, habitat loss may be forcing a formerly monogamous bird to form breeding trios
A new study has discovered a novel social unit among sarus cranes.
Kasturi Das
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Thousands of birds are dying every year in Kutch after colliding with power lines
Once considered a paradise for birds, is the region turning into their graveyard?
Ronak Gajjar
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A second vulture-safe drug offers hope for the dwindling population of scavengers in India
Diclofenac continues to threaten the region’s remaining vultures. So scientists have come up with another alternative.
Athar Parvaiz
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, the rare Barca snakehead fish is on the brink of extinction
Since it is an ornamental fish, it is in high demand in the international market and is susceptible to illegal trade.
Anuraag Baruah
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One in three species of sharks and rays is nearing extinction because of overfishing
Research shows that establishing fishing quotas and closing some areas to fishing can help rebuild threatened populations.
Wade VanderWright, The Conversation, Nicholas Dulvy, The Conversation & Samantha Sherman, The Conversation
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In Bhutan, the world’s rarest heron is on the brink of extinction
With as few as 50 of the species left on Earth, their continued decline is alarming.
Dawa Gyelmo
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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Scientists are hoping to develop a vaccine – for the world’s most endangered species of penguin
There are only 4,000 yellow-eyed penguins left in the wild.
Vartul Sangal, The Conversation
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Tightening the ban on a cow medicine can save India’s vultures
In just over a decade, crores of vultures have died from kidney failure after feeding on cattle carcasses laced with an anti-inflammatory drug.
Nikhil Eapen
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In Tripura, the spectacled leaf monkey is facing a dire future because of rubber plantations
Scientists worry over the change in the endangered goggle-eyed primates’ food ecology.
Shatabdi Chakrabarti
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants