Nature Watch
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A rare study maps the changing nature of coral reefs off Tamil Nadu’s coast
The impact of climate change on corals is widely known, but very few studies have been conducted in India.
Neha Jain
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Meet the woman who is single-handedly trying to save Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarovar lake
Sumita Banerjee’s conservation attempts have earned her love and respect, but also some enemies.
Mou Chakraborty
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A new study proves how the Asian Hornbill maintains forest dynamics over long distances
The study, conducted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke tiger reserve, is the first of its kind.
Vrushal Pendharkar
Trending
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Legally dubious, politically profitable: Why BJP scrapped the Muslim OBC quota in Karnataka
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Kalakshetra abuse controversy should force a rethink of power hierarchies in ‘classical’ dance world
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‘Gaslight’ review: Exactly who is being gaslit here?
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India’s ‘thought-free’ universities and the danger of the ripples from a single dissenting pebble
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How will Donald Trump’s indictment shape his campaign and a possible second presidency?
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Armed with smartphones and an Android app, citizens are mapping invasive plants in Tamil Nadu
Invasives are a menace in the Moyar-Bhavani landscape, impacting the growth of local species and groundwater.
Sharada Balasubramanian
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Netwinged insects: Invisible caretakers of India’s forests, but little is known about them
These insects from the Neuroptera order prey on bugs that cause harm to trees and plants.
Geetha Iyer
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Anthropocene vs Meghalayan: Why geologists are fighting over which epoch Earth is in
It was widely agreed that humans’ impact on nature is so significant that we have entered a new geological phase. But a recent announcement confused matters.
Simon Lewis, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Traffic constable’s dog rides on motorbike in watermelon-shell helmet to raise awareness
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Watch: Toddler shoots basketball through hoop behind his back, stuns father and brother
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Watch: Mumbai’s Gateway of India is the backdrop for Christian Dior fashion show
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Watch: Rescuers pull out devotees who fell into Indore temple stepwell after the roof collapsed
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Watch: College students swap bags with pressure cooker, sacks and more to observe ‘no bag day’
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China is drawing birdwatching enthusiasts with responsible tourism
Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve shows a new paradigm towards birdwatching and local profitability is developing in China.
Deepa Basnet & Wu Ning
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Why the evolutionary link between flowerpeckers and mistletoes is crucial to the forests
The feisty flowerpecker is small enough to hide behind a leaf or to hold in a closed fist.
TR Shankar Raman
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Watch: Langurs in Rajasthan were moved to grief when they found BBC's baby robot monkey 'dead'
A rare display of mourning caught accidentally on camera.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Murder Mystery 2’ review: An enjoyably silly return to bumbling adventure
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‘Gaslight’ review: Exactly who is being gaslit here?
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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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‘Bholaa’ review: High on action and colour filters
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Robot camera finds colourful creatures under Antarctic sea ice
Footage captured by the Australian Antarctic Division showed sponges, sea spiders, urchins, sea cucumbers and sea stars.
Scroll Staff
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Snow leopard ‘rape’ on ‘Planet Earth II’: What is the nature documentary coming to?
The real culprits of the attack on a female leopard by two males are anthropomorphism and the need to make nature engaging for viewers.
Mike Jeffries, The Conversation
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Drama, emotion and a spine-chilling chase: Welcome to ‘Planet Earth II’
David Attenborough returns with a brand new edition full of action and stunning sequences.
Boshika Gupta
The Field
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IPL 2023: From Virat Kohli to Dwayne Bravo, a look at all-time statistical leaders in the league
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IPL 2023: Indian Premier League returns for 16th edition, back to the glory days of home-away format
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Watch: Ajay Devgn stars as football legend Syed Rahim Ali in trailer of ‘Maidaan’
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Sports world daily: Kvitova, Alcaraz in Miami semis; Chelsea stun Lyon in women’s Champions League
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IPL 2023: New rules, Ben Stokes at CSK, JioCinema vs Star Sports – things to watch out for this year