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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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: 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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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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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship