Biodiversity Hotspot
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Rare butterfly species first documented in China 20 years ago has been sighted in Arunachal Pradesh
Butterfly records are at the forefront of the state’s biodiversity sightings.
Ranju Dodum
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Jackie Chan and ‘Game of Thrones’ inspire names of new gecko species in Western Ghats
The recently described 12 gecko species belong to the genus Cnemaspis, known as ‘day geckos’ because of their circular eye pupils.
Liz Kimbrough
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As Manipur loses its green cover, a man has turned a dry hill into a lush forest
The jungle now has numerous varieties of plants, among them 30 species of bamboo and 20 species of orchids.
Sanskrita Bharadwaj
Trending
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Seven Kashmiri students arrested after row over celebrating India’s World Cup loss
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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In one of India’s eight biodiversity hotspots, unchecked development has reduced forest cover by 26%
Uttara Kannada is home to more than 4,600 flowering plants, 508 birds and 120 mammals.
Kapil Kajal
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In the Western Ghats, 2.2 lakh trees will be axed to make way for upcoming rail line
The line, connecting Hubballi and Ankola, poses a risk to 2,500 endemic species.
Kapil Kajal
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A chance spotting in the Western Ghats led to the discovery of a new wood snake species
The Palghat Gap may be causing diversification of species in the region.
Aathira Perinchery
Video
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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport
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Watch: Rescuers celebrate after an infant is pulled out alive from the rubble of her home in Gaza
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Watch: This performing duo danced like puppets at an engagement party
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Filmfare OTT Awards: Actor Rajshri Deshpande dedicates her win to Gaza victims, Indian farmers
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Australian bushfires killed a billion animals, but also revived some bird and plant species
With new types of birds, reptiles and mammals, the ecosystem may have changed forever.
Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert, The Conversation
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Despite the decline in biodiversity in the UK, these insects, mosses and lichens are thriving
The most interesting is the case of freshwater insect species, which saw a decline initially and then bounced back.
Charlie Outhwaite, The Conversation
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DNA barcoding helped Indian researchers identify two new termite species in an unlikely home
Unlike other termites, species from this genus dwell in soil and don’t gorge on wood.
GBSNP Varma
The Reel
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Eye Spy: What doing the ‘dunki’ means – and where we first heard the term
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In music-themed ‘Chamak’, looking for the ‘spirit of Punjab’ beyond its stereotypes
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Thackeray’s cat snake and a case of mistaken identity
Discovered in the Western Ghats, the ‘Boiga thackerayi sp. nov’ is the first known species of the Boiga snake that feeds on frog eggs.
Sahana Ghosh
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Maharashtra is encouraging fisherfolk to conserve mangroves by introducing lucrative crab farming
As the crab farmers utilise the space between the mangrove shrubs, the community no longer cuts the branches for fuel wood or other purposes.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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Photos: Finally, an Indian agency has recorded the stunning biodiversity of the Sunderbans
The salinity profile, which is critical for the existence of mangroves, is increasing and adversely affecting the biodiversity in the region.
Bhavya Khullar
The Field
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal begin campaign with wins on Day 3
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Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara rides on luck and faith to let his talent shine through
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Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell make way for rookies as visitors rehaul T20 team
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Victor Rodriguez leads FC Goa to a win over Jamshedpur FC
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