Fragile Ecosystem
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Road and rail expansion has carried alien invasive species high into the Himalayas in Kashmir
Scientists want continued monitoring to detect and manage potentially problematic species at an early stage.
Sahana Ghosh
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In Madhya Pradesh, the delay in notification of wetlands is impeding their conservation
Big chunks of land near the Bhoj wetland area have been sold to influential people or those in power.
Shahroz Afridi
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How herbivores can help tackle climate change
These large grass-munching animals play a crucial role in stabilising soil carbon in grazing ecosystems.
TV Padma
Trending
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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In Kashmir, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes is blanketed with waste and silt
Severe pollution in Wular lake is eroding the natural habitat of native plants and fish species.
Umer Ahmed, IndiaSpend.com
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Humans have degraded 84% of the world’s coastlines, reveals a new study
Without urgent change, the implications for coastal biodiversity and society will become more profound.
Brooke Williams, The Conversation, Amelia Wenger, The Conversation & James Watson, The Conversation
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Delhi’s rich bird diversity highlights the importance of small urban wetlands in Indian cities
Apart from national parks and sanctuaries, the country’s human-dominated landscapes play a vital role in the Central Asian Flyway that spans across Eurasia.
Kartik Chandramouli
Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Marine animals ‘hitchhiking’ on ships are a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystem
New research maps how ship traffic connects Antarctica to worldwide ecosystems.
Arlie McCarthy, The Conversation
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China’s building spree in Nepal is putting strain on the Himalayan ecosystem
Many infrastructure projects that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative run through sensitive environments, including national parks.
Johan Augustin
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In Bhopal, two decades of conservation has saved a lake threatened by soil erosion
While nature-based solutions have helped address water quality issues and biodiversity loss to an extent in the Bhojtal wetland, there’s still work to be done.
Shuchita Jha
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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In just 30 years, marine heatwaves have turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboard
Only 2% of the coral reef remains untouched by bleaching since 1998, finds a new study.
Terry Hughes, The Conversation & Sean Connolly, The Conversation
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In Western Ghats, an ancient underground fish species is under threat due to poor water governance
Overexploitation of groundwater and drying wells are making the survival of Gondwana fishes difficult.
TV Padma
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As Assam’s largest wetland shrinks, fishers are staring at an uncertain future
Experts suggest declaring Son Beel as a Ramsar site, switching to sustainable fishing and government interventions to protect the ecosystem.
Aatreyee Dhar
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour