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A recent study of the islands in the Gulf of Mannar has found evidence of reduction in the surface area since 1973. Accretion and erosion across these islands are mediated wave dynamics, wind speeds ...

Fishers from northern Andhra Pradesh are increasingly migrating to large fishing harbours in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka for work. The lack of harbours and jetties closer to home, paired with ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Rhododendrons belong to the family Ericaceae and are primarily trees of the mountains. Rhododendrons also include several species of ornamental ...

Meliodosis is an emerging tropical disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Though curable, it kills 10%–50% of those affected, mainly due to missed detection, misidentification, ...

Entrepreneurs in Jharkhand are promoting traditional tribal foods through restaurants that blend authenticity with innovation, making indigenous cuisine more accessible and appealing. These ...

The uncontrolled proliferation of nilgai in India and Nepal’s border regions has forced many farmers to abandon agriculture due to crop damage by the antelope. Nilgai numbers have risen rapidly due to ...

A writ petition contests the Sikkim government’s decision to disinvest its stake in the public sector company that was operating the Teesta III dam. The petition raises allegations of wrongful ...

After over a decade of dormancy, the Rajhara North coal mine in Jharkhand’s Palamu district has reopened under private ownership. While the mine’s revival is seen as an employment opportunity, ...

Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh retreated at a rate of 16.94 square kilometres per year between 1988 and 2020. Making an inventory of glaciers is useful for studying their changes over time, say experts ...

Leading wildlife biologist and educator, Ajith Kumar, died on March 1 while on a field trip. He specialised in the ecology of primates and small mammals, with a career spanning over four decades. In ...

Understanding roosting habits of the Indian flying fox to improve conservation ...