When the south was inauspicious

Cow: Deserve to be a National Animal
Cow Protection
Paying obeisance
Chhath Puja: devotees throng river ghats across States
Sharavanabelagola, Lakkundi to be proposed for inclusion in tentative list of UNESCO sites
In bylanes of a Delhi village, 600-yr-old mosque still holds its own
Here’s how Mahabalipuram cliff face looked 200 yrs ago
Chhatt
A land of ancient temples
Chhath Puja, when inter-religious bonhomie is celebrated
Nagula Chavithi celebrated with religious fervour
Plans afoot to declare Arnattarmalai hillock as a protected monument
Heritage endangered: Mysuru grapples with conservation challenges
Chandannagar alpana now an integral part of Jagadhatri Pujas
Keeping Tradition Alive: Youth celebrate Dhendlo festival at Sanvordem
Jia Pota Ghat of Akhnoor
The origin of Goddess Chandan Shashti
The planet belongs to animals too
Wanchuwa Festival
Deusi-Bhailo: A unique cultural event that unites Nepalis around the world
Security beefed up for protecting owls in U’khand
UNESCO declares Gwalior ‘city of music’: story of its melodious past
Ayodhya: Museum to tell sacred stories of all major temples
Bhawanipur to get feel of Chandannagar’s Jagadhatru Puja
Kota riverfront restoration~ a shining example of urban riverfront revitalisation
Kondaveedu Fort’s centuries-old history to be showcased in new gallery
Essence of the Vedas
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s college being restored to its old charm
Hoysala period inscriptions, sculptures discovered in Mandya dist
‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle etched on hillock discovered in Telangana
Unique initiative to restore native plants along Chittari tributary
Kasaragod first district in India to declare official tree, flower, bird species
The multi-hued stories of Diwali
IIT-Kharagpur develops mechanised ‘Dheki’ to retain value of indigenous rice
Shirui village bans hunting animals, birds
Kapaleeswarar temple, where traditions live
A king’s perseverance against all odds
An abode for fugitives to an architectural landmark: The story of Balban’s Tomb
Soaking in the wonders of wetlands
The Historical Raghunath Ji Temple
Saving Kangchenjunga
Enigma of increasing Indian peafowl count
Breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp
AI-based system starts tracking jumbos in Madukkarai forest
Bhutan – An Inspiration
An elephant Whisper
Bullish on tradition
Tradition of offering roasted fish to Kali
Indigenous Agricultural Practices (IAP): Exploiting Traditional Wisdom
Saffron – the ‘Red Gold’ of Kashmir
Forest Dept uses AI to track elephant movements
Kozhikode, Gwalior in UNESCO creative cities list
Veganism is a big way to save our environmental
Drone-spraying of pesticides poses threat to biodiversity of Nilgiris: conservationists
Keeping the Lambadi art of embroidery alive
Worshipping motherland as a deity
Famous cave Shrine of Peer Kho
Vallabhacharya’s undying devotion for Lord Krishna
Fading legacy: 1,300-year-old Pallava paintings lie in neglect in Villupuram
Goddess of Wealth
Diwali: The festival of lights and spiritual enlightenment
500-year-old archer hero stone found
The Sacred River Vitasta
Ameen Peer Dargah: spreading the message of unconditional love
The unexplored relics of Rayalaseema
Rhythm divine
Minerva’s Owl
Lakshmi: The divine balance of prosperity, spirituality and ecology
13th-century Balban’s Tomb inside Mehrauli Park goes under the knife
The spectacle names Durga Puja
Museum to showcase architectures of temples to come up in Ayodhya
3rd-century BCE ring well excavated in Puducherry
History on canvas
Opulent interpretation
Hyder Ali-era historical site will turn into terrace park
Kathamo Puja marks beginning of Jagadhatri festivities at Chandannagar
T.N. peafowl population has increased: survey
Holy cow! Why do docile animals turn violent?
Animal sacrifice in Assam’s Kamakhya Temple: A clash between tradition and animal rights
Across the river Phalgu to Gaya and Bodh Gaya, a tapestry of spirituality and beauty
Nagaland: Forest Department calls for protection of Amur Falcons after hunting allegations surface
UP govt to preserve the birthplace of Lord Ram’s son Luv&Kush
[Book Review] Pioneer ecologist Madhav Gadgil on his life spent in, and for, India’s biodiversity
Hoogly pollution rises as immersion coincides with low tide
Durga Puja celebrated in Kumarghat with enthusiasm
Puja where a pir has pride of place
Pandals focus on reuse and sustainable living
A village in Vidarbha where Ravana is divine, not demon
Pipal A Sacred Tree
Mythical Beings: Yakshas
Butterfly makes a rare call in Himachal
Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
Scrap to sacred: puja pandal in Bengal gives out a message on sustainability
Elephants: The giant migratory land mammals that needs our attention
Triumph of Virtue: Navaratri and Dussehra illuminate the cultural Tapestry of India
One Mother, many manifestations
Telangana gives finishing touches to restoration of Saidanima’s Tomb
Hall of fame
Shakti Worship-in India
Archaeology Dept. recommends notifying 181 monuments across State as protected
Shubh Navarathri - Day 9
Shubh Navarathri - Day 8
A colourful start of the paddy season
Dasara: Mysuru comes alive with cultural zing
Shubh Navarathri - Day 7
Shubh Navarathri - Day 6
In praise of Goddess Saraswati
Glimpses of Mysuru’s royal Dasara in Bengaluru
Two musical horses at Senthamangalam temple-cum-fort to be restored in phases
Shubh Navarathri - Day 5
Shubh Navarathri - Day 4
Shubh Navarathri - Day 3
Shubh Navarathri - Day 2
Shubh Navarathri - Day 1
Ghatakbari marches ahead, prepares for 300 yrs of Durga Puja
Transcending the three Gunas this Navaratri
Navratra Festival: Symbol of women empowerment
Navratri is the celebration of feminine power
Festivals have messages beyond sweets, lights and colours
Pallikaranai marsh welcomes first set of migratory birds
AI-based alert system for safety of elephants
The celestial stories of plants
Renovated Arma cave wows visitors
Shops all dolled up
‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’ launched by T.N. to protect State animal
A Siva temple built by Rajendra Chola’s guru
Finding the spiritual treasure within
Migratory season begins at Pallikaranai marshland
How the Pallavas took India to the world
Call to save Kolleru, India’s largest freshwater lake, gains momentum
A little-known monument to a stone
Tradition teaches us that to bee is the answer
Protecting protected monuments
‘Lake Man’ relies on ancient methods to ease water crisis
An ancient millionaire’s undying devotion for Lord Rama
Temple tanks across State will be cleaned ahead of monsoon
Ideal temple in God’s own country
T.N., Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr
‘Neelakurinji’ to give visitors quick tour of Idukki’s rich biodiversity and culture
Karnataka’s Hoysala temples on UNESCO World Heritage List
Ganesh, the adorable and adaptable one, arrives
Santiniketan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
A Vishnu temple of the Vijayanagara era
Lord Ganesha, A God whom both young and old adore
Pandya-era Kurathiarai rock-cut temple to be declared protected monument
Amenities added to Shore temple
Mythical Beings: Rakshasas
Meet the sculptors who created Nataraja statue
Lord of Dance: History, symbolism of Shiva’s Nataraja form
Striving for a pot of goodness
Vitla Pindi celebrated with great enthusiasm at Car Street in Udupi
72kg plastic removed from cow’s stomach
A filarial story in the history of Madras
Such a very happy birthday this week
Krishna Leela
Animal negligence is a crime
Celebrating music in our own Salzburg
Mahabodhi does innovative flower recycling
Living landmarks: The heritage trees of UP
Rainwater Harvesting: A sustainable solution to water scarcity
Raksha Bandhan-the festival of love and bonding
Nature lovers perform ‘puja’ to 136-year-old banyan tree
Arid conditions believed to cause rapid rise in peafowl population across Kerala
Unravelling the mystery of what ‘God’ is like
At far end of Qutub complex, 13th C.E gateway offers a lesson on architecture
Col. William Lambton ‘sits’ under an old banyan tree
Baidyanathdham: A confluence of Shiva and Shakti
Buddha Amarnath – a mesmerizing Spiritual Yatra
Conserving the Biological Diversity
Conservationists call for study after rare spotting of lion-tailed macaques in Nadugani forests
The unchecked violations of Animal Rights: A tale of cruelty and Injustice
Garuda’s association with 5
A historic city preserved in art
On Madras’s 384th anniversary, writer and documentary filmmaker Kombai S Anwar talks about the evolution of the celebration
Rocks in Nilgiris oldest in country, says US prof
Cannot deprive animals of natural food, shelter: HC
India pioneers a millet revolution
Wildlife conservation: A high priority agenda for India
New all-weather lotus variety with 108 petals launched by CSIR team
Small steps, big impact: Reduce carbon footprint starting at home
Muruga temple in the place where his ‘vel’ landed
Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history
150-year-old banyan tree from India scorched and scarred, but still standing
The task that will protect India’s Tuskers
Tamil Nadu is committed to securing elephant corridors, says Forest Minister
More brick structures unearthed at Porpanaikottai, a Sangam-era site
Coonoor students learn about Badagas fire-making skill
Wild elephant population in TN goes up
‘I think the cheetah project is a worthwhile experiment but not easy’
Shravan musings on the mystery of Shiva
A raja’s house to a cultural centre: Travancore House through the yrs
5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
M.P. strategy for tigers can help cheetahs too
India’s heritage libraries are getting a new lease of life
The enigmatic Indian eagle-owl
130-year-old palace in Kerala to be declared a monument
Konsachem Fest: a way to thank God for his continuing blessings on the farmers and the crop
Boosting Bamboo-Natural Green Gold
Treading the Toda tradition
Endangered Himalayan vulture, bred in captivity for the first time in India
A legacy of wood carving thrives at Thammampatti in Salem
When textile designs are set in stone
Extreme weather patterns affect Iduhatty rock art
Two heritage buildings at city’s Chepauk Palace to reclaim their old charm
Tagged and bagged, now time to brag
Ancient temple where Muruga worshipped God Siva
After 18 years, U’khand to count rare vultures
Kutch women turn plastic waste to bags and Yoga mats
India houses 75% of world’s wild tigers
Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Highland tigers back home in Nilgiris
When a princess left her palace for the forest
Gods, kings: why Nigambodh ghat is sacred to many
Captive-bred vultures take wing in forest expanses
HR & CE dept. to restore Chola-era temple in Budalur
Why Pachamalai hills are all abuzz
A tale as old as time
Significance of Hareli Festival: Transforming farmers’ lives
Birders document surge in the number of black kites in the city during southwest monsoon
Siva temple with an important Chola inscription
Mahabharata: A book of hope, not fear
Dilapidated temple gopuram at Pazhayarai to be reconstructed
Sow local, eat local
When the south was inauspicious
4 natural caverns found at Tirumayam hillock; one contains rock art paintings
Religion and Science ~ I
Busy lizzies, cobra lillies and Toda style
Religious fervour marks Umarkote Pendrani Yatra
Tourism wrecking tourism: Chilling reality of the Nilgiris
Welcome Dance – Rejoicing the moment
A Vishnu temple of the later Chola era
Stories for the sacred month of Shravan
Siri Fort: How a Khilji-era bastion against Mongol invaders became synonymous with 1982 Asian Games
In Varanasi, turtles help clean a river
Archaeologists come up with rare findings in Tamil Nadu
Experts call for restoration works to protect Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Amarnathji Yatra-A symbol of communal harmony in Kashmir
Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection
The sacred animal
Guru Hargobind Singh and his Prakash Parv
A call to condemn all ritualistic killings
Lakhs congregate in Puri for ‘Suna Bhesa’
All in a day’s work
Artists turn 700-year-old teak log into sculpture
Poonch Fort: A heritage site of Historical significance
Coin mould, terracotta seal found at Gangaikondacholapuram
Everyone in this C’garh village goes fishing as ritual to please local deity
Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living
Guru Purnima: Honouring enlightening presence of Gurus in Guru-Shishya Parampara
Remnants of Buddhist monastery dating back to Satavahana period unearthed at Rudragiri in Guntur
Jain sculptures, likely 1,000-yr-old, found in Telangana
Centre releases guidelines for agri waste-based utensils
Chamaliyal: A sacred place on Indo-Pak border
A Bengal village whose walls are free of political slogans
Mighty Jagannath Yatra
Raths fit for the Lords: The hands that shape Puri’s chariots
The story of stolen gods
Dignity in death is necessary for pets, say owners and animals rights activities
Vishnu temple near Kanchi with a historic connect
Mumbai is one monument
Restoring the glory
Pokkali, the rice of the future
Muslim architecture as the people’s heritage
Garuds’s gesture to Rama
Worshipping Portuguese-era trees
Plastics major fodder for animal deaths in Nilgiris
HC, greens slam sloppy anti-plastic drive in Nilgiris
‘Pre-Sanchi’ Mauryan-era stupa now cattle grazing ground
13 rare manuscripts found from Nellaiappar temple
Sacred waters
Menhir and megalithic burial sites declared as protected monuments at Kodumanal
Veterinarian known for rearing orphaned elephant calves wins awards for wildlife management, conservation
Heritage is on solid ground in this unique plantation
Sacred rocks from Nepal to be placed for worship in Ayodhya
Revisiting the rich heritage of India’s princely States through postage stamps
Small but memorable
Keeladi, an ancient site unearthed
Eravikulam National Park sees a rise in Nilgiri tahr numbers
Exploring solutions from the clutches of marine pollution
Goa’s timeless tradition
Tunkyong Dho in Dzongu notified as Sikkim’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site
Hidden in plain sight: chasing Buddhas across Bihar
Sacredness of cows
Roads impact survival of Perrotet’s mountain snake in Nilgiris
Reviving a 1,000-year story
Celebration under the sacred banyan tree
Showing love and protecting the environment
Environment friendly research: A top priority for a researcher now to protect our environment and livelihood
When a tradition goes silent
Kovai man’s master stroke to save native species for posterity
A unique temple with two important Siva Lingas
Of love and devotion
Hinduism in Vietnam: Exhibition at museum
Vidhya Bharati: Model of an ancient education
Sewage, waste water released in traditional lake at Verna; villagers, nature lovers shocked
West Bengal bans use of glue-traps for rodents, other small animals
Biodiversity is us and we are biodiversity
Picturesque Padar
900-year-old poetic inscription found in Ramnad village
Majestic Mansrovar
Fresh excavation reveals pre-Mauryan era signs in Delhi’s Purana Qila site
Global recognition to Namami Gange Programme
TNPL plans floating solar panels in water bodies
Ecological and Biodiversity significance of MY TREE MY CHILD initiative - II
Ecological and Biodiversity significance of MY TREE MY CHILD initiative - I
International Everest Day: History and Its significance
The curious case of Ravana’s mother
Chola inscription on granite found near temple in Kumbakonam
Hornbill numbers rise in Western Ghats with tribals’ help
When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Chhatrapati Shivaji: A custodian of Hindu legacies
Sandalwood museum in Marayur to have fragrance of myth and history
Medicinal gardens to replace waste dumping spots at Maradu
Campaign launched to document biodiversity
Sati stones reveal Nayak culture
Inscribed Avalokitasvara image found in Daya River valley
Neolithic tool discovery pushes back city’s history
Founded in 1881 – tracing the history of St Stephen’s, among the oldest colleges at DU
Muthappan, the prodigal son, deified
Researchers want govt to protect rare new hero stone
HR&CE Dept. steps in to revive 150-year-old neem tree at Tiruvallur temple
How far will you go for that perfect mango?
Sansari Puja: where Earth is revered as ‘Mother’ by nature – worshipping Gorkhas
Comforting
Seven religious sites to be connected by waterways in Guwahati
Visva Bharati set to become first living heritage university to receive Unesco World Heritage tag
Limbo association thanks CM for saving sacred Sirijunga cave
Survey on indigenous fish population availability in Sikkim
Dilapidated well of Vijayanagara era unearthed in A.P’. Nallamala forest
TNPL uses culled Senna spectabilis trees to make paper at Karur, Tiruchi units
Bees are lifeline of life on the earth
World’s highest Shiva shrine tilting by 10 degrees: ASI
INTACH team discovers ancient Rock Elephant in Kanas
Role of cow in samskaras
The nutritional value of Millets
‘Brookiish’ gecko species discovered in Thoothukudi
Birds of May
Stupa town Sanchi all set to be a solar city
Hanuman Jayanti starts at Kondagattu hill shrine
Celebrating the victory of good over evil
Protecting plants: Protecting ourselves
For PWD, a tough task of breathing a fresh life into heritage buildings in Tamil Nadu
Adi Sankara’s connection with a Shakti temple in Kanchipuram
Lost & Found: The Chola treasure trail
Heritage tag awaits Tagore land
What it takes to move a 500-tonne temple car
Inscription at Hemavati temple details education system of 7th century
Famous Moungri Mela
Now, 2 Buddha Stupas found in Bandhavgarh
Live and learn the sustainable lifestyle of the oldest tribal communities
Glass or plastic: which is better for the environment?
16th – century Vellore fort becomes plastic-free zone
Braving the light drizzle. Hordes of devotees soak in the festive spirit
‘Heli tourism planned as part of the Nilgiris summer festival will affect wildlife’
Aparajita bats for UNESCO world heritage tag to Udayagiri & Khandagiri
Indus valley civilization disappeared 3,600 years ago – we finally know why, study says
Withering drops of forest
A pond in deep water
2,000-yr-old ‘modern society’ unearthed in MP tiger reserve
Thousands take part in Chithirai car festival
Glorious India ~ III
A 16th century pontiff’s sacred contribution
Glorious India ~ II
Glorious India ~ I
To the music of stones, prayers for the Unknown
Preserving Natural Resources
Narasimha Jayanthi 4th May 2023
Care for Wildlife
Decoding Ancient Indian History
12th Century Chola temple in Tukkachchi rises from ruins
Why cow is called gomatha?
Scaring animals using sticks is an act of cruelty: HC
Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple in Kerala
Celebrating the value of a modest Dovornem
Penance, Devotion
After death of two cheetahs, M.P. seeks new site for the felines
Preserving the City’s Heritage, brick by brick
At this meditation centre, you can unwind and rewind
Raja Ravi Varma, who brought Gods home
Maharana Sagas
Pushkaralu festival returns to the Ganga after a gap of 12 years
Reviving a ‘dead’ river: a cultural event to celebrate legacy of Yamuna
No hymns for the donkey – From cult to culture
Stone (age) implements
Unidentified miscreants seal pre-historic rock-cut cave at Dabolim
5000-yr-old fittzroya believed to contain scientific info ‘Oldest’ tree reveals planet’s secrets
Lord of the Forest
Celebrating tangible and non-tangible heritage
For 1,100 animals of 92 species – sprinklers, fruit popsicles: Delhi zoo’s plan to help animals beat the heat
Garia Puja
These educational institutions carry the stamp of heritage, changing academic patterns
Natural springs of Simhachalam in dire need of preservation
White mischief
You may have a piece of Tamil Nadu’s rich textile history in your home
Batting for bats, Kerala institute strives to dispel myths
Hanuman plover of India and Sri Lanka makes a comeback as species after 86 yrs
Khamasom Van now blooms earlier in Ukhrul
How soils changed Life on earth
Explore India’s lesser-known marvels
Historic monolith unveiled at Makhel
Circular economy thrives with RWAs’ recycling drives
Sangken festival celebrated with pomp and gaiety
Saving a Stone
Sundaramurti Nayanar’s connection with a temple in Kanchi
Sanasar: A hidden wonder of nature
Army may help build Bailey bridges in Kaziranga to help protect the one-horned rhino’s domain
Indian Ash Tree: A subdued shade of the living past
Ancient rock art site depicting 40 paintings discovered in the Nilgiris
2 historic Ooty buildings cry for restoration
Rare palm leaf manuscript Thiruvaimozhi found
New frog species found in Meghalaya cave
Transboundary collaboration with India needed for Bengal Tiger conservation
Archer who lent name to a village
Dutiful devotion to the divine
The God who settles legal disputes
Millet Pongal Anyone?
Western Ghats sees a dip, TN reserves among best
India earns its stripes, tiger population at 3,167
First ever display of 380-year-old holy relics at Kathok Monastery
Thirty years of Project Elephant
Bhagwan Hanuman- a symbol of courage, valour and dedication
Rock art, the communication tool of ancestors
First foray into scientific rock art documentation in Nilgiris
Religious ritual
Traditional ritual
Simhachalam’s annual Chandanotsavam to be celebrated on April 23
Graceful and feminine
Praying for peace and harmony
Decline in pollinators linked to half a million premature human deaths every year, shows study
10th century Jain statue discovered in Pudukottai
Epic trails
Towering Devotion
Stories in stone
Tripura: Abode of traditional scientific knowledge
Jain Golden Temple, Ajmer
Ritual dance
50 years of Project Tiger: India considers translocating a few big cats to Cambodia
Save our pollinators
Mahaveer Jayanthi – 04 April
Millets for health
Heritage town awaits better days
The less-known Buddhist links of Visakhapatnam
Ravi- Known as Iravati in Vedas
Proud of India’s syncretic culture
Odisha’s modern capital swallows its ancient urban hub
Bountiful beginnings
Surya Putri – Grace of Jammu
Buddhism and Vedanta
Ashtami – the most important day of Navratri
Maa Maha Gauri Pooja on Ashtami in Navratra Festival
Sacred shrine of Sukrala Devi
Pandya-era oil mill found in Madurai temple
How Rama-ness holds good today
Ancient Siva temples connection with Thirugnanasambanthar
Nestled in the Ridge, Flagstaff Tower stands witness to history
Indian Princes of peace in olden days
Lakes of Rajasthan
Songs on stone
A scientific religion
Tamil Nadu rolls out 5-year Millet Mission
Thanjavur to get a Grand Chola Museum to preserve artefacts
Waterbodies act as soothing places for the public, says Sunil Kumar
Sighting of tiger in Arunachal Reserve helps detect illegal timber depots
Take steps to protect Loktak Lake, KLNP: Centre to State
Kashmir’s spring sunshine blows the cobwebs away
An owl story
Nature colours, shapes and sizes
AI in the search for Earth-Like Ecology
The Glory of Ramappa Temple
‘I didn’t know I had 1,000-yr-old coin’
Chola History
ASI stops use of earthmovers by golf club at Naya Qila
‘Vultures in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve dependent on cattle carcasses for food are at risk of poisoning’
Researchers name deep-sea anglerfish after Abdul Kalam
Festival of Thieves
246 vultures in 3 southern states, TN fave habitat: Census
Tested by the fire festival – Sheni Uzo
Remains of medieval temple found near railway station
Summer in Flight
Temple Cars of Tamil Nadu
Ethical alternative to animal-based leather
Indian Millets to make the world a healthier place
Our forests are under threat – here’s how they are certified
Immortalising the Indo-Iranian history
The Buddhist sacred scriptures
Bhang and the traditions of its consumption on Holi
Why painted storks flock to this factory
The power of Prahlad’s Unflinching devotion
CM inaugurates Keezhadi Museum
Assam’s moidams fit UNESCO requirements for heritage site
Ban cow slaughter, give it protected national animal tag: Allahabad HC
A bridge to a world of yore
Glimpse of an ancient civilisation in Keeladi
Theyyam’s debut adds to Pongala’s grandeur
Millets making a comeback on global stage
Slight rise in Nilgiri Tahr population in TN: Study
The charm of coexistence: how animals act as a metaphor for social decay
A riot of colour and sticks
In Madurai, legacy of Queen Regent, Rani Mangammal, is being restored
Biodiversity Museum to come up near Manimuthar dam
13th-century temple discovered at Pushpagiri Kshetram
Break the chain
Water use during water crisis: Hunphun/Ukhrul Town
1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha’s Jaipur
Laddu Holi
Railways: Fighting the cattle menace
Use of toxic drug brings down vulture count
State to be 60th on vulnerability list: Report
‘Dickinsonia fossil’ found in Bhimbetka is old beehive
Court scholar’s palm-leaf manuscripts found
Captive elephant numbers on the decline in Kerala
A lesser-known Siva temple in Kanchipuram
Fighting seismic threats the Mughal style
How a dying pond was revived by like-minded citizens
World Heritage sites in Maha get max funds, highest footfall at UP monuments
After Quran, Lucknow calligrapher writes Gita with ink made of Ganga water
10th C hero stone with ‘vattezhuthu’ inscription on it found from Sivaganga
A home away from home
Pre-historic rock paintings found in Yadadri
A mammoth story that began 113 years ago
Open wells remain a hazard for wild animals in the Nilgiris district
Killing tigers is not a solution
Ekambareswar Temple, Kanchipuram
Tracing the roots of Aligarh and its famous university, often hailed as a mini-India
An appeal to mark Feb. 14 as Cow Hug Day
How hill cave hunt led researchers to ancient inscriptions
Researchers find 2,200-year-old Tamil Brahmi inscriptions in Tiruparankundram
Dating Poompuhar, resolving an ‘age-old’ controversy
Study to help India meet 30x30 biodiversity conservation targets
11th century inscription found
The importance of growing millets to improve food security
10CE Buddhist pillar found in Pudukottai
Vijayanagara era hero stones unearthed at village in Vellore
Restoration of Thirumalai Nayak Palace under way
Wetland inventory calls for better restoration strategies
Rock art cluster found in Poosaripatti near Madurai
Conservationists seek protection to pangolins akin to tiger & elephant
‘As species face extinction, we humans must recognise we are not separate from nature’
Wetlands Nature’s kidneys
Highest bird count in Upper Nilgiris recorded at Ooty Lake
Wetlands : Nature’s kidneys
Citrus marcoptera : A rare citrus species in NE India
It’s time for Wetlands restoration
Tirthankara sculpture found near Lalgudi
Noble’s Helen: Arunachal yields India’s newest butterfly
Researchers offer tips to save Kerala’s sinking island
Sea winds erode Sundarbans temple
Government plans synchronised vulture census across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
India, now home to 70% of world’s tigers, govt tells SC
Rise in waterbird count recorded in Kerala’s capital
Art of learning
Rediscovering spiritual roots
Bid to save tree with a biblical connect
Ugvem locals plant 500 mangroves along Tiracol river bank to protect their land
Arunachal celebrates 7th edition of ‘Pakke Paga festival’ conserving wildlife
Ahom ‘Maidams’ India’s sole nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Assam CM
Ayodhya, a city of paramount belief, steeped in folklore, mythology and faith
A feel of religious places, Unesco sites to brighten R-Day
What a relief! The vultures are back
Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
Preserving native cattle breeds for posterity
Spiritual tourism gets a boost with Adiyogi Statue
Work for environment conservation, speak up against ills of plastic pollution: Supriya Sahu
Ancient port city of Poompuhar traced under sea, researchers claim
Rock-painting study could reveal new cultural trends’
Assam village breaks Bihu tradition to save two doves and their hatchling
114 buildings in Puducherry declared heritage structures
Yaanai Pongal’ celebrated in MTR
Mattu pongal vignettes
Historic Valluvar Kottam regains all its glory
TN’s cultural heritage on display as Chennai sangamam kicks off
Thiruvalluvar, the man who remained a mystery
Importance of Bhogi, Lohri
Elephant replicas installed to stress wildlife protection
Diehard fans write scripts for evergreen heroes
Three antique sculptures found in Thamirabarani handed over to museum
Vulture rescued in TN attunes itself to new home in Rajasthan
House in Mylapore home to Thyagaraja aradhana
12 more SA cheetahs to arrive next week
Todas bring alive tradition, flavour in Arudra festival
Wild Vision
GCC launches ‘Eco Bhogi’ to control air pollution in city
Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175
Impressive Northeast
By banks of Pasi, a Chola temple cries for attention
Fishermen show the way in marine animal conservation
Millets are a healthy, sustainable choice, says Union Secretary
Work to restore Humayun Mahal to be over by Jan end
Want to learn about the moon girl festival?
Northeast Culture Fest
Survey reaffirms biodiversity richness of Kerala’s capital
Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual; medicine for stressed youth in digital age: Ram Nath Kovind
Brodie’s Castle, heritage building on Music College to be restored
Devotees throng Vishnu temples
200-yr-old tradition: Epic dramas staged for Vaikunta Ekadasi
Himalayan chestnut winged cuckoo spotted at city lake
Agriculture ministry draws up activities to promote use of millets in India
A tale of devotion to remember for the ages
A vagrant Great White Pelican spotted neat Pulicat lake
Sustainability resolutions for 2022
Traditional bread varieties worthy of UNESCO’s heritage tag
The famous Battle of Wandiwash ‘which gave India’ to the British
Humayun Mahal to house Independence Day museum
72 artefacts awaiting repatriation from 11 countries, LS told
Promoting Folk Arts - Therukoothu enthralls audience
Celebrating Unity
A new global biodiversity framework
2 sites from Guj, one from NE in Unesco tentative list
Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
A splash of colour – Bird Watch
Wild animals’ frequent trips to city
‘Clean Ganga’ changes course to conservation, tourism, livelihood
The temple that inspired the bards
The right to say no versus the right to say yes
You have their blessing; do they have yours?
Karthigai glow at Meenakshi Temple
Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam
Karthika Deepa festival
Copparai nadars still light maha deepam atop Annamalai hill
20 men take cauldron atop Annamalai hill in 4 hours
Protect glacial-period coastal red sand dunes of Vizag’
500-year-old hero stone found near Madurai
Riverbed find: Terracotta idol of Lord Ganesha
SC seeks Centre’s response on evolving a programme to protect Great Indian Bustard
Sizing the Day
India talks to South Africa for more Cheetahs
The kolam culture
100 monuments to be lit up, have G20 logo projected on them for a week
Sanctuary, yes, but where have all the slender Lories gone?
The climate change generation
128-year-old heritage Bantony Castle set to greet visitors
Jallikattu can’t be culture just because some people call it so, apex court told
1 crore Rudrakshas to worship Saibaba
Centre plans to document cultures, social practices of indigenous, tribal societies
Mamallapuram sculptures rank among the best due to their humane quality: art historian
Recreating sacred groves in north T.N.
UNESCO honours Qutb Shahi era baolis’
Byculla stn wins laurels for heritage
The Avadhuta’s advice and the rolling sea
Buddhist treasure troves of Visakhapatnam
Keeper of ancient palm-leaf inscriptions
Pesticides harm spider diversity in farm fields: Arachnologist
Millet in the mainstream
Blue Cross launches 2nd mobile hospital
Vendors turns to eco-friendly options as GCC pushes for a cleaner Marina
How preserving forests could save the Indian giant squirrel
Arittapatti hill is now a rockstar
TN gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Sri Veerbhadreshwara Swamy Kendotsava
The geoheritage value of Ram Setu
Fine Blend
Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery
Fishermen saving marine mammals to be rewarded
TTDC to spend ₹3Cr to develop tourism in next 8 months
State wetland body seeks report on Pallikaranai encroachment
Mohenjo Daro faces climate change threat
‘Rakhigarhi proves India is oldest civilisation’
Siberian rubythroat recorded in the Nilgiris
Beyond the Tiger trail in Sariska
Healthy plant-based meals are better for the environment: Study
Devotees swarm temples to start pilgrimage to Sabarimala shrine
Temple enshrining a rare image of Subramanya
Kashi & TN: Separated by distance but connected by culture, spirituality
All set for Ayyappa season
Grand finale
Rock art symbols could point to arrival of humans at the end of the last Ice Age in Nilgiris, says researcher
The hills are still alive. And Ooty wants to keep it that way
Lachit Barphukan, the forgotten ahom hero
The ‘Pop-Fiction’ Mahabali
Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
‘Hitler-faced’ bugs spotted in K’taka
Altitude decides simians’ attitude to diet
Weekend dance and fun to enliven Kartavya Path
The sixth weapon and the sticky Ghoul
Palar Wildlife Sanctuary to come up in Erode district
Temple Car Festival
‘Pray base of snow leopards replenished during Covid’
Madras HC is plastic-free zone
Kashi to host Tamils in 1-month festival
More than 1,000-year-old sculpture of deity discovered by heritage enthusiasts
Dakshinachitra adds a glimpse of two worlds to its ancestral homes list
Preserving the past
Project to map Indian Ocean seagrass for carbon sink
Kartik Purnima
Education that helps uncover hidden potential
3D laser scan to improve temple maintenance
Tamil Nadu notifies its 17th wildlife sanctuary
Climate change can produce more rainbows
Saluting service and sacrifice
Large grass-munching herbivores can stabilise soil carbon
Annabishekam at Thanjai Big Temple
Big leap for cheetahs as Elton & Freddie make 1st kill
In a first, verditer flycatcher spotted in Nanjarayan tank
Opening soon: Humayun Mahal
49 days after arrival, 2 Cheetahs shifted to big enclosure at Kuno
Taught not to take even God’s word for it.
2,000-year-old potsherds unearthed in Kalaiyarkoil
Let us all have some Environmental Sense
Varanasi decked up for Dev Diwali
‘Sushruta used music for coma cases 2.7k yrs ago’
Cave that made history
Raags in the Sikh tradition
A string of memories
3-day C’garh nat’l tribal dance festival concludes
Raja Raja Chola Sathaya Vizha celebrated with grandeur
Exotic vulture flies to Rajasthan on Air India jet to find friends and family
Farmers in Kashmir try growing saffron indoor
Dainty damsel of the dark, deep woods of Western Ghats
Foreign, local tribal dance troupes showcase culture at C’garh festival
Bihar’s Sonepur gets back in the saddle for Asia’s largest cattle fair
Kerala HC tells judicial officers to stay away from ‘Kodathi Vilakku’
Coins dating back to 16th century found in Punnakayal
Amla Navami
Potsherd found in Sivaganga links to Sangam history
ASI – protected temple site in Mahabs falls prey to vandals
How we have made horns of rhinos shorter
A Chola era Siva temple in Kanchi
Preserving Heritage
Riverside ritual
Worshipping the Sun
‘Kuno cheetahs to be shifted to larger enclosures in Nov’
Kanyakumari vultures to be flown to Jodhpur
‘Dolphins return to the Ganga in U.P.’
Soorasamharam draws a sea of devotees across TN
A siva temple with a unique sanctum
Bats evicted from Manipur cave for tourism, says study
Fervour marks Nagula Chavithi
Recreating Nandi’s leg at this Shiva temple, 698 years after it was disfigured
Pit stop in Northeast: Manipur district bans airguns as migratory birds arrive
Significance of celebration of Dhanteras in India
Grain warehouse
Migratory birds make first stop at Kovalam creek
The gurguret and its roosting tales
Light bazaar on city’s first Parsi fire temple premises
In Pok, locals protect ruins of Adi Shankaracharya’s seat
Hanuman, a home-grown superhero for the ages
Deepawali: The festival of lights
2 stones from Raj get global heritage label
C’garh potter’s ‘magical’ lamp burns for 100 hours
India’s maritime history runs deep and long here
The caves that cry out for company
Intach finds heritage wooden inscriptions in Odisha district
Breathing life into a dead river
New species of genus Allmania spotted
Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?
A.P. is country’s third home for green munia
New genus, species of freshwater crabs spotted in the Western Ghats
Saving the vultures of Tamil Nadu
Anglo-Indians of Tamil Nadu: Diversifying to make a difference
Palace of Venadu and Travancore kings emerges from the ruins
New addition to grasshopper world named to honour Dravidians
Kerala is not God’s country for animals
Vembakottai excavation highlights Afghan link
Tamil Nadu launches mission to save critically endangered vultures
‘Oldest dock’ Lothal to get heritage complex: its features, significance
A souvenir outside the Red Fort
Amazing ‘Insect buzzes’ a unique signature of species
Nagaland gears up for grand Hornbill Fest
Giraffes brought to India by British may belong to endangered species
Six spider species discovered across the country
Devotees offer prayers to Naranathu Bhranthan
Chandannagar Puja to go eco-friendly
Hampi, Khajuraho on list for G20 culture track
Memories of the other Puja
Elusive snake species spotted in the Chembra hills after 142 years
6 varieties of neelakurinji identified in Santhanpara region of Western Ghats
A Porridge for ghosts
The plight of the cows
Chola-era inscriptions found in Trichy temple
Two prehistoric rock art sites discovered in Telangana district
A centuries-old stucco elephant sculpture restored to original glory
An instrument of change
Architectural treasures behind veils of wilderness
Ennore Creek to be protected under wetland mission
Under cheetah deal, sought India’s support on lifting ivory ban: Namibia
Combatting India’s Illegal Wildlife Trade
Longwood Shola forest is a water source for villages in the Nilgiris, maintains biodiversity
A day to explore bear necessities
Revealed: a hidden waterfall in the deep Mulugu forests
Edible plates, frond straws win entrepreneurs a tryst with PM
Biodiversity Board promoted Red sanders cultivation
Rooted in tradition
Study, document slender loris habitat to prepare a management plan: Experts
Slender loris gets a sanctuary in TN
Migratory birds flock to Pallikaranai marsh early
Over 3.5 lakh devotees witness Sirimanotsavam procession in fort city
Goan artist creates Navratri series with wall putty, acrylic and red soil on paper
God’s own crocodile: Kerala temple accords ‘bhu samadhi’ to Babiya
Shri Mahakal Lok - Ujjain
An Epic return to the Cholas
Heritage walk resumes at Fort William
Nandi Dwar
Lakshmi Puja Pandal
The Sarasvati Civilization
Kurinji bloom beckons tourists to Doddabetta
Custodians of V’puram history
Strings attached
S. Sowmya gets award for contributions to music
Dowleswaram barrage declared as World Heritage Irrigation Structure
TDB to restore grandeur of temple murals
For A.P.’s Konda Reddi tribal families, bamboo shoots form recipe to health and happiness
An exceptional example of Taccusastra cries for conservation
Why everyone is talking about the Big Temple
Moyar riverbed turns hub of wild marsh crocodiles
Dhole movement a good augury for Nilgiris wildlife
Pingala of Vedha and her stark reality check
Kolkata’s oldest Durga Puja has a Mughal Connection
In their Own Way
The Goddess Inheritance
Sholapith, art paper serves as alternative to banned thermocol
Ghatakbari Puja follows 292-yr-old tradition
Legacy of disrepair: Kirti Mandir
Healing in the Himalayas
Medicinal plant conservation through Eco - restoration approach
Cauvery flows, thanks to a crow!
Kamadhenu Circa 2020
350-yr-old entry route to Raigad Fort restored
Banyan tree, set to be felled, may get a new life
Oldest Rock-cut Grotto
ASI discovers 26 ancient caves in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
State bird Nongin sighted at Jessami
Tradition, hygiene blend in siali leaf plates
Threatened habitats: the disappearing song of the Nilgiri blue robin
The age-old art of Chola bronze statues
Puja in Kumarghat: Artworks, illuminations to grab attention
Traditions of bygone era come alive in Mysuru palace
190-yr-old Girish Bhavan plans green immersion for clean Adi Ganga
Ancient rock art found in hills near Rajapalayam
The four silly princes and the Tesu tree
Jarawas of Andamans held up as eco-friendly tribe
Devotees throng Samaleswari Temple for Dhabalmukhi besha
An eruption of purple
Festive night
My Village, My Devi
Heritage, emotions find manifestation as themes
A Jain heritage site in T.N. battles the elements
The age-old art of Chola bronze statues
When art takes roots on the canvas of nature
Centuries-old living root bridges of Meghalaya hit by water scarcity
17 heritage buildings set to be restored at a cost of ₹103 crore
The tiniest specks of plastic can infiltrate the human food chain, find study
Stop to smell coffee and nutmeg before this Nilgiris farm is gone
Tigers back in north Andhra after 25 years, strike fear
Focus is now on the Chola dynasty
The new arrival
Celebrating a bond
Hero stone of ‘boomerang thrower’ found near Madurai
A forgotten temple’s Chola connect
Clip of jumbo eating plastic in MTR shocks greens
Such varying ways to finding peace
Peacocks find home in a tribal village
Tattoo heritage of NE tribes fading away
Pulling strings in S. Korea with Hanuman
The shaven head of Adi Shankara
Pandavas in Kalachuri art of Chhattisgarh
On the Cheetah’s trail
From rhododendrons to caterpillar fungus, life thrives in the Himalays
Mountain formation shows us movements in deep Earth
Top court took years to green-flag arrival of African cheetahs
Kedarnath temple to get a ‘golden’ makeover
Valparai School celebrates arrival of Grey Wagtail from the Himalayas
UNESCO team concludes visit to Hoysala temples
Bhagwan Vishwakarma: The Divine Engineer
Coding to conserve water
6 trekkers ‘discover’ virgin lake at 16,500ft in U’khand
Six wells in Qutb Shahi tombs restored
Talk softly and The Tiger will listen
A typical Pallava era Siva temple in Kanchipuram
Ecotourism: New tiger reserve to be opened for visitors in western UP
400-year-old Naick-era stone inscription found near Theni
Royal birth
Biodiversity, archaeology park planned in Kilambakkam
Nanjarayan tank becomes State’s 17th bird sanctuary
After 45 yrs, Manapparai folk take animal idols back to shrine
Eight African cheetahs to land in Jaipur
Mud games bring curtains on Onam in Kerala hamlet
As Onam bids adieu
A clear case of common sense
Butterflies set to swarm Western Ghats in 2 weeks
Arunachal villagers fight losing battle to save forest
Asian openbill shuts out other migrants
After a century, ASI starts removing sand from Sun Temple at Konark
Expert team to visit Hoysala temples
Govt plans geospatial mapping and monitoring of areas in Ganga Basin
Madurai to Philadelphia
Heritage structures renovated by PWD
Preparing for a new home
Rang Mahal of Khairunnisa to be restores
‘Pollution along river systems in the Nilgiris could pose threats to otters’
This gallant forest vet knows how to mellow and rehabilitate wild animals
A temple replete with historical inscriptions
Green Tamil Nadu mission to go live at Vandalur zoo
PM to launch cheetah project on Sept 17 in MP
At threat from Pak monsoon, 5,000-yr-old heritage of Mohenjo Daro
A leg-up for vulture conservation in State
Assam: A ‘library on trees’ to draw school students to word of books
A proud moment for Warangal
Faunal survey spots nearly 400 species
From across the High Himalayas
A golden memory of Rajamahendravaram
Minajhola, Odisha’s own Prayagraj, emerges as a major pilgrimage spot
Two-wheeler maker shows the way to protect ecology, save water
Rare Ganesha sculpture found in A.P.
Sanjeevani – from legend to cultivation at Himalayas
Odisha’s brass and bell metal wares set to get GI tag
Going deep under
New gecko species discovered in Agasthyamalai hill range in Kumari
Festive mood envelops city
Nesting tree felled, birds killed in scores
Vultures on verge of extinction slow breeder, but excellent in parental care
Egyptian vultures face a perilous life in state
A living symbol of harmony and syncretism
Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
Rain to barrier to Atham procession
Flowery start
Two Theppakadu camp elephants retire from service
Tiger’s gift
Protecting shrinking sacred groves
Geo-reference all wetlands mapped in 2010: HC
The canal on the Kaveri
Chola-era inscriptions found in Trichy’s Thirumangalam temple
A tribute to River Noyyal with 220 varieties of native flowers
Terracotta figurines figure at Cheryal
100 years of weather forecasting in Chennai
First women’s college marches on
Retracing historical and cultural links
The makers of Mahabali
Anang Tal Lake declared monument of national importance
Heavy tourist presence damaging Ajanta art, need to control footfall, says ASI
Migratory birds flock Point Calimere early
Lone woman chieftain of Rayalaseema region remains forgotten by history
Palamu Reserve to develop soft release centres to improve tiger population
Temple wealth: Thefts, Trials and Punishments
Over 7,300 cattle died due to lumpy skin disease: Ministry
Many shades of Krishna – Love
Cosmic dance
Call to identify and protect habitats of Great hornbills in the Nilgiris
Capturing Kerala’s heritage in monochromatic sepia
New species of bent-toed gecko discovered at Agasthyamalai
Ezhimala, an ancient capital, forgotten
Dance of the divine in Sacred Groves
Sea of devotees
Meet the man piecing together India’s Toy Story
Pachamalai has 109 butterfly species: Study
Over 100 butterfly species recorded on Pachamalai hills during study
From Madrasapattinam, a 383-year journey of life to today’s Chennai
Celebrating Krishna
Conserving elephants in the southern edge of Western Ghats
A building rich in history
Thousands savour Vallasadya at Aranmula
Where Catholic faith blends with Hindu rituals
Mukthambal chathiram to be declared a monument
Thousands of waters arrive early at Kovalam creek
A temple for Ramanujacharya’s preceptor in Kanchipuram
Bullock carts on Mint Street
When Madras mapped the nation
Thousands pray at ‘Yaanai Samy’ temple to ward off wild jumbos
The elusive amrita
From being hunted to protected, the tiger symbolises India’s awakening
Ancient board games & a few visual narrations
Agasthyamalai added to Indian elephant reserves
Global warming behind animal extinction: Study
Citizens’ group places Chevella banyans on world map – virtually!
Unsung heroes of South India
Time to reintroduce traditional tribal knowledge to manage wild jumbos
Imaging holy cow as mother India
Recharge wells to prevent floods being studied
Vizag’s British-era school completes 175 years
A shrine for an illustrious Acharya in Kanchipuram
‘State is for wise use of wetlands’
How Kartikeya came home
Mysuru Dasara festival
Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
Advantage Albizia saman from Madras
Tigers in the wild, captured by camera traps
‘Male elephant population depleting in Odisha’
‘Antique’ object surfaces in Mohenjo Daro
Washed away and in poor shape, work begins to restore ghats along Yamuna
Vallasadya takes off with much fervour
A 12th Century fort’s untapped potential
Kalki’s epic lends prominence to this location
TN adds six more Ramsar sites, shares top spot in India with UP
Ranganathittu now a Ramsar site
A shrine for an exemplary devotee in Kanchipuram
Shola’s contribution to Kotagiri area
Longwoods Shola gets rare honour
Malasar tribesmen of Anamalai hills chosen for the first ‘Gaj Gaurav Award’
Tiger movement in forest means it is healthy: wildlife photographer
Western Ghats throws up three new species of ants
Indian august is full of fun
Grow 10 types of trees to improve forest fodder, end crop raid
Rising all for the love of Aravalis
Rare black tiger seen in Odisha’s Similipal reserve
Rustic Kottayam rolls out a pink carpet ahead of Onam
As much a temple as a mosque
TN to host global tiger summit in October
MCD turns a profit from its ‘Waste-to-Art’ parks
Boon for leaf plates, bowl makers in Himachal after ban of single-use plastic
The green doctor who restored Delhi’s lungs
How TN has helped the big cat thrive
Kovai division roars back as tiger population rises
Once ubiquitous, Sheemakonna is now back in the spotlight
A repository of knowledge inside Thanjavur Palace
Poonjeri pond, a visual treat to visitors
Nilgiris set to become ‘Tiger district of India’
Herpetofauna survey records 60 species of amphibians, 74 reptiles
New addition to Kerala’s damselfly list
Light-mantled albatross spotted in Rameswaram leaves bird – watchers in awe
Marina – Kovalam stretch to get 20 new beaches
Lion’s future, cheetah’s past
Guindy Children’s Park upgraded to medium zoo
Pallikaranai: Early arrival of waders surprises birdwatchers
Ministry forms panel to look for sites
India adds five more Ramsar sites
MoS Choubey in LS: Committee set up to look into translocation of Asiatic Lions
An ode to Aadi and Ayyanar
Where the deity arose from the sacrificial fire
Amaranth Yatra
For whom God performed the final rites
Save the stripes
Study sheds light on prey-predator relationship in Himachal
An Indian Ocean Plastic-free
Auspicious Aadi Velli
When Lord Kedarnath came to the south
‘Spiritual & Cultural Eco-Park’ could come up on ECR soon
Stolen 19th century painting traced to U.S. museum
Sathuranga Vallabhanathar, the deity of chess
Temple at Somanathapur getting a makeover
Tribal women use indigenous art to promote culture and earn livelihood
What’s in a name? In tribal areas of Odisha, it’s mangoes all the way
Aadi month brings devotional fervour
A dam without reinforced concrete survives for more than 70 years
How Asian Games paved the way for ‘Anayoottu’ in Kerala
A song of praise for elephants
Paean to Palm
Tank, tombs, eateries: Hauz Khas Village, from 14th Century to now
The rise of the Indian goddess
Visiting temples dedicated to Lord Rama, brothers
The ban on single-use plastics
History of the lake
Saving Chevella banyans through geo-tagging
The Alappuzha Heritage Project which seeks to restore many buildings and give the town a facelift has hardly made any progress
Conceived decade ago, the Muziris Heritage Project is hampered by slack upkeep of monuments and government apathy
In suspended animation
Centre plans ‘intellectual heritage’ project
Oil from plastic waste
A home to rich and diverse butterfly population
Forest conservation rules spark a fight
In search of the stories in stone
Heritage structures razed for new buildings, rare pieces to find museum space
Back at the Bangala
A temple with a rare sanctum for Jatayu
Govt. to restore monuments under its jurisdiction
Researchers find 6 colour morphs of Shillong Bush frog
Ancient Buddhist site finally in focus
New species of Miliusa found in Agasthyamala
1m animal and plant species face extinction threat: Study
An Indian version of Ark
Adi Shankara’s Cave
Kalas Mahal restoration to be complete by Aug
Legendary Parambikulam teak still growing
Devotees perform Rituals
A 7th century poem was once inscribed in this Siva temple
Taking the Mahabharata’s folk tales to the unlettered
‘Manyam Veerudu’ in acrylic to be a big draw in Bhimavaram
Devotees from Telangana offer ‘bonalu’ at Durga temple
Targeting GI tag, Mayurbhanj’s superfood ‘ant chutney’ to find more tables
Stepwell to be turned into tourist spot
Piety in Revelry
Straws go green under KU initiative
India adds 540 species to faunal database
Restoring the Sun Temple’s exquisite carvings
Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
A call for salvation of soil
Study to trace genetic links to Harappan race
Rajasthan’s Rankhar being developed as new habitat for wild species
Single Use Plastic Items Banned
A makeover after 400 years
Orange – Cestrum lives up as night queen flower
State to have a Red Data Book on Plants soon
Golconda Bonalu begins with religious fervour
History and legend of the Amarnath Yatra
Forest dept.’s warning against feeding wild animals goes unheeded in tiger reserve
The pinnacle of Pallava art
Colourful feast
A wall in TN that speaks a forgotten story
Reviving cultivation of a traditional crop in Mysuru
Kerala to be first State to have its own regional red list of birds
Udaipur’s ‘bird village’ to be declared wetland
Four rare species of waders extend stay at Kovalam creek
Jurassic-era fossil wood holds pride of place here
Goa’s Sao Joao festival, and why revellers jump into wells and ponds
Unique image of Dakshinamurti in this Siva temple
Various versions of Ramayana & Laxmana’s line(s)
Dolmens of Kerala’s Anchunadu in peril
Protest against move to ‘shift’ proposed heritage park in Manipur
Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
A new Jain pilgrimage centre in Hassan district
Dikpala ceiling panels in Karnataka temples
2000 BC dolmen found in Krishnagiri district
Rare dragonfly spotted in State for first time
12th century Jain inscription lying in utter neglect
The notion of Kshatriya pride
New technology for monitoring rivers
Chennai Snake Park slithers ahead, braving odds
Char Dham Yatra and India’s overworked equines
Ancient rock paintings identified in Bargur
Gangavatarana and its two visual narratives
Rare rock art found in cave in Tiruvannamalai
Song of the hornbill
India’s newest snail named after Western Ghats
Mahankali temple getting set for Bonalu festival
Adopting a holistic approach to save forests in Eastern Ghats
New plan to save jumbos from train hits
Tree diversity documented
Imaginary battles
A colourful start
An ancient temple with two Siva sanctums
Musings on ‘Indic civilisation’ and Indianness
Walk on the wild side
Creature of Nature
The most famous Siva temple in Kanchipuram
The Sant Tukaram temple and its significance
CHELONOIDIS PHANTASTICUS
Shrine of Lord Venkateswara’s mother ready for inauguration
Thovari awaits protected monument tag
100-yr-old ‘water canel’to be tourist attraction
The legacy of Idayankudi’s transformation
‘Protected’ moat to save Golconda Fort!
Ancient rock art found in cave near Krishnagiri
A vahana from Karnataka awaits its Lord
Advanced wildlife interpretation centre getting ready at Sethumadai
AI system to detect presence of elephants on Athirappilly road
Conservation reserve tag for Gudiyam Caves?
Move aims at ensuring extra layers of protection to caves
Keeping them cool
World’s first fishing cat census done in Chilika
In Arunachal, ‘Lipstick’ plant rediscovered after 100 years by BSI
State’s first tribal heritage village opens today
Chidambaram: The Town, Temple and More
Five hero stones discovered in Madurai village
A temple built by a Pallava queen in Kanchipuram
Befriend trees and save the planet
Cave unveils archaeological treasures
Lord Jagannath – the legend about His form
Shade coffee can conserve birds – and help people
New Arunachal monkey named after mountain pass
Survey spots many species at Mankulam
Where tortoise conservation is devotion
Timely action by Good Samaritan saves hundreds of bird nests
Unique hero stones unearthed
The eternal dics game of Shiva and Parvati
Money spider, ant-mimicking species spotted in Wayanad
Seed of a greener future
Rediscovered in Assam after 112 years: The blue-bellied kukri snake
The Great Cholas through the ages
‘Taj Mahal site belonged to Jaipur royals’
Wildlife rescue centre ready at Guindy children’s park
Trees from the past in a Tamil Nadu temple town
In perfect sync
The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds
Thrissur keeps its date with Pooram after two years
Findings show one of the three sites may have submerged in the first century
Heritage by-laws for protected sites and monuments soon
Rajamala safest haven for Nilgiri tahr
An Odisha idol in Oz, provenance research and ethics
Bananas to neem, leaves are the building blocks of life – each leaf holds a lesson
Uttarakhand adds new species to its butterfly treasure trove
Saraswathi Mathas, Edu centres in Medieval Karnataka
A Mighty Gupta-era masterpiece from MP
The life of Mahavir Bhagawan
GI tag sought for Chettinad Athangudi tiles
Nanjarayan tank awaits State govt. approval for bird sanctuary status
Goa has non-resident tigers, hence no need for a tiger reserve, says Vishwajit
Carved out of a hillock
Architectural conservation – an Indian perspective
A trip to Nagaland’s enchanted mountain village of Benreu
State govt. moves to safeguard critically endangered vultures
A syncretic tradition
Spirit of celebration
New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
An event teeming with traditions
Bird survey in Wayanad forests records 177 species
Odisha’s Barbara forest set for an eco-tourism push
3,000-year-old dolmens, Chola era charter stone found
Birds of different feather
Idol found in Kharasrota river
Recognition for orchid species found in Dehing Patkai National Park
Elephant strength projected to rise
Three more tiger reserves get international accreditation for conservation
Iconography in India and the expression of faith
Vedanta: one of its constituents – Upanishads
Vedanta: one of its constituents – Upanishads
Assam archaeologists stumble upon world’s biggest stone jar site
Numerous manifestations of Kali celebrated in Kerala
15th C inscription helps trace temple tank
Odisha File
Ugra Narasimha & Prahlada Charita in Karnataka sculpture
Blood antiquities from Kashmir in a New York museum
Chola-era pot unearthed near Gangaikondacholapuram
Promotion of temple tourism within palace fort mooted
Even elephants hate being lonely, says study
Right time to safeguard State animal
Rough-toothed dolphins sighted in India
Patwon ki Haveli of Jaisalmer
Rock art of snake goddess depicts ancient Tamil tradition
Forest rejuvenation to cover all blocks
Ecologists warn against scrapping GO 111
Sotrio festival celebrated with religious fervour in Cuncolim
Rhino numbers in Assam’s Orang Park rise by 24%
Rare European-style mosque set to pass into history
Assam ‘gets back’ its State bird from Czech Republic
Study reveals major decline in golden langur habitat
Nilgiris school kids to be trained in house sparrow conservation
A step-up for groundwater
Maharashtra’s rich heritage and history
Rare seabird spotted off Kollam coast
Bats beneficial despite latent zoonotic risk
Doul Utsav festivities begin
Hidden glory of Gaura Purnima
A magnificent Varaha panel in Madhya Pradesh
Saving the enigmatic night phantoms
Public participation in policymaking under Pandyas
Borluit Kite Festival organised in Tezpur
UN launches biodiversity talks on deal to protect nature
Valedictory function on Free Certificate Course on Waste Management
Ancient rock art found near Nellai hillocks
APTDC to popularise ‘celestial wonder’ of Nagalapuram temple
Post-lockdown, tuckers find festival duties tougher
Rare butterfly recorded in the Nilgiris after over a century
Ruddy shelduck sighted at Sholinganallur during bird race
State plans census of critically endangered vultures
Tiger reserve creates 190-km fire line to prevent forest fire
Loss of waterbodies, vegetation turns peri-urban areas warmer
Cruelty against pet dogs on rise in city
A legacy lives on
All roads lead to Mylapore
MTR provides water in tankers for wild animals
Greening a barren hillock in West Bengal stops erosion, attracts birds
‘Alaknanda glaciers reducing, may cause water shortage in Ganga’
214 species facing extinction threat, says study
Forest Dept. begins probe into illegal tree felling in Kotagiri
Winged visitors from abroad flock to the wetlands in Punjab
Two 13th C stone inscriptions found in Virudhunagar
Scientists rediscover two rare spiders
The crane chase
Protecting the rice crop with biodegradable nanoparticles
Lake near Jaipur facing a threat to ecology
GPS-fitted turtle play fast and loose with borders, enter Bangladesh
Encroachments mar landscape, as Belur awaits world heritage tag
New gin berry species discovered in T.N.
Cattle races back in vogue in State after pandemic-induced break
Sacred Art
Don’t stir up a pelican’s nest
A shiva temple that is 1000 years ancient
Recovering key species
Holy bath
Smooth-coated otters seen near Mukkombu after many years
MP monolith likely world’s biggest Nataraja sculpture
Blue Cross launches animal ambulance for treating strays
Researchers report new variety belonging to ginger family
Pashupati and the Harappan seal
Need for promotion and conservation of Kachai Lemon
Odisha unit of INTACH seeks quarrying ban at prehistoric cave
New plant variety spotted in Arunachal
Researchers discover new frog species
Khandu for preservation of indigenous rituals
Campaign to restore 1000 neglected temples in Kashi
ASI probes ‘risks’ to UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temples
Century-old tree gets Ayurveda treatment for ‘burns’
Night pollinators: how moths help the Himalayas
Irrigating arid regions, the Pandya solution
Climate change poses huge human health risks – reducing fossil fuel dependence helps Earth and us
A plant-based diet reduces chronic disease risks and strengthens ecology
New gecko species found in Meghalaya, named after Indian Army
Postal Dept. releases special cover on Punganur cow
TN wants Centre to notify 13 wetlands as Ramsar sites
A call for help from the Western Ghats
India’s climate mitigation potential in forests overestimated, finds study
Mahananda river survey records 190 dolphins, warns of fishing threats to Res List species
The mysterious temples of the Ellora caves
Anjanadri Hills is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, says seer
A fleet of flutter
Thousands of Crimson Rose butterflies fly across ocean
Medaram turns into a sea of humanity
The Navagunjara motif of Odisha
Agni: The Fire God
Stress on placing Kamakhya on ASI’s ‘protection of monuments’ list
Visitors at Vedanthangal
A Tamil Epic from Present-Day Kerala?
Tirunelveli records 33,000 birds of 41 species in inland wetland survey
Mission to save tree riddled with obstacles
Competition mode - Temple ritual
Himalayan Meltdown: Thinning glaciers are bad news for climate change
Chandernagore’s French heritage awaits facelift
Another blow to rock heritage
First ever water bird census in TS
The Grand Anicut Dam, India’s oldest at 2000 years!
Annapurna icons in drought-prone U.P. region temple
Madras Crocodile Bank to get facelift after sending 1k ‘surplus’ cross to Guj
Southern duffer butterfly recorder in the Nilgiris after over 30 years
Increase in warming in high-altitude Himalayas due to water vapour
Focus back on conservation of water bodies
Scientists discover White Cheeked Macaque
Kodaikanal has a saviour in High Court
Birds of Kawal beckon visitors
1,335 hectares added to State’s wetland list
Rare insect sighted in Seshachalam
Mount Everest’s highest glacier rapidly losing ice: Study
Spl team formed to probe ill-treatment of temple elephants
Concern over tiger population and escalating conflicts
Conserving Wetlands, Rejuvenating Ganga
Saraswati Puja: The festival of learning
Villagers resist sanctuary tag for langur habitat
A garden for all the sense
Coringa, a case of negligence in claiming ‘Ramsar status’
A blueprint for conservation
Works affecting elephant movement on ghat section
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary listed as Ramsar site; fourth in Gujarat
Two more Ramsar sites announced on world wetlands day
Dip in population of waterbirds
Why India values wetland conservation
Kidneys of the earth in danger
‘Ramanujacharya’s teaching relevant even today’
Restoration of Jain temples in Wayanad begins
World Heritage tag: India nominates Hoysala temples
Busu festival – a symbol of unity, coexistence among people of Dima Hasao
Yellow-breasted bunting population on rise in Siliguri
Mudskippers spotted at Ennore estuary
Migratory birds find winter home in Bengal
Bio-degradable cutlery to help fight plastic pollution in the Nilgiris
PM hails Assam’s effort to stop rhino poaching
A million birds recorded in synchronised bird census
Parasitic plant found in Nicobar eco hotspot
Khecheopalri Lake – where birds keep a watch!
Bird census: Rare winged friends sighted
‘Ponds are under 0.5% of Delhi’s area – but they’re home to 40% of its bird species’
Srirangam jumbos get walking track and bathing pool
Teesta Barrage counts 10K winged guests
Trees for life
Ekapada, the single-footed divinity
Madhya Pradesh: 1,000 year-old Vishnu sculpture restored
Thaiyur lake, Nemmeli wetland new birding spots
Salem forest host to a high flying pigeon and a butterfly
Chola-era inscriptions found at temple near Villupuram
Rare Nilgiri marten spotted in Udhagamandalam town
Vedanthangal turns sea of birds
Sanskrit varsity heritage tag
Kerala gets its first ever scientific bird atlas
Neriamangalam forest awash with rare bamboo blooms
The sorry tale of fast disappearing vultures
Delhi villagers keep 24-hour vigil on 120-yr-old ‘sacred’ tree
Conservation of ancient art is also important in educational awareness about our heritage and nature
UNESCO heritage tag sought for Meghalaya living root bridges
Haryana, Himachal sign pact to revive Saraswati river
Migratory bird species in wetlands decline: survey
Ancient 7th century cave-temple for God Siva
New skink species found at Talle Wildlife Sanctuary
Lotus Plant: A multipurpose plant species
Dip in eastern swamp deer numbers
Climate change: Cherry blossoms in winter
700-yr-old stone depicting guarded pilgrimage found
Meeting ground
Padmanabha Swamy Temple, World’s Richest Hindu Temple
Citizens attempt to revive mahua trees in Mumbai
Eye on the sky as annual Pongal bird count begins
A banyan tree near prison is home to over 1,500 fruit bats
With just a pickaxe, Kerala farmer carves out a tunnel
‘Prabhalu’ add grandeur to Sankranti
Cattle decorated, worshipped on the occasion of Kanuma
100 ways to see the world
Call to expedite steps to conserve Edakkal caves
The tale of two cats
Elephant Pongal celebrated at camps
Fire ritual - Dangerous trek
Kaziranga among reserves with highest tiger density
IUCN slams move to turn Kokilabari into varsity campus
GI registration sought for 2 agri products
Ancient idol found in Malda
How Science and Tech Flourished in Ancient India
Too much sweet Pongal not good for cows: veterinarians
Feeding out of murky waters
Community cheer
Butterfly species thought to be extinct found in Madhya Pradesh
The killing of Jatayu by Ravana in Paintings
A party in the cow shed
Magh Bihu and Surya Namaskar
Wayanad bird census records 140 species
Poanglum Mini Hornbill Festival begins
Nature’s offering
Divine Sanctuary
Essence of Magh Bihu
Ancient rock art found in cave near Andipatti in Theni district
A lake sustains local residents during lockdowns
Vets seek rules to ban use of animals in circuses
State renews push to get Ramsar tag for 13 wetlands
Clouded leopard sighted in Nagaland
At Sanjay Lake, dip in waterbird species this time compared to last 3 yrs
Rare albino crocodile born in Bhitarkanika hatchery
400-year-old mural found in Annamalayar Temple
70 years after they became extinct in India, Centre to reintroduce cheetahs
10.74 lakh birds flock to Chilika Lake
Albino migrant duck spotted in Pallikaranai
Researchers come across two new plant varieties in Kerala
Seeking cultural heritage tag for Mysuru Dasara
In Ptolemy’s Word Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka
Bamboo ballads
Wind chill, rain make Tiruchi a haven for migrant birds
Legend has it…
A calendar to raise awareness about endangered mammals
Over 400 species of birds, butterflies recorded during annual survey
Spanish sparrow spotted at Ponnani
Ecological conservation takes centre stage
‘Sacred Groves’ of Madurai, Dindugul through the lens
The great penance: Is it Arjuna or Bhagiratha?
A temple art form swings across gender barrier
Efforts on to get site at Sannati included in World Heritage list
Youth provide a home for displaced birds in Anantapur
Students discover 10th C Jain idol, weapon in Pudukkottai
Flamingos breeding in TN? Pics of chicks raise speculation
A Treasure Trove of Rock Art in Bhimbetka
Rare black rock art depictions found in A.P.
Shrinking wetlands driving dragonfly’s decline, says IUCN
Changes in biodiversity law may weaken regulation
Forest Department plans to add 28,000 hectares to Point Calimere sanctuary
Forest Department reticent about developments concerning elephant protection policies
Todas celebrate annual fest with spiritual fervour
Rock paintings, petroglyphs discovered in Madurai cave
A 22-km channel comes alive after 45 years
New variety of rose named after M.S. Swaminathan
Heritage high, hype and hyperbole
High court directs govt to strictly implement animal slaughter rules
Early Narasimha sculptures from Karnataka
IUCN bats for World Heritage Sites in Hindu Kush Himalayas
Legendary Kannimara teak to get good care
Reviving 400-year-old Mughal era water structures to combat climate change in MP’s Burhanpur
152 species spotted in bird race
A chance encounter with rare species
Rare migratory birds spotted in Lucknow
Wearing Heritage
Ray of hope for the ruined Chola temple
Centuries-old sculptures found in Chengalpattu
Excess rain affects bird migration to Karnataka
New plant named after Palakkad
Songs of harvest
Bid to secure UNESCO heritage status for Bihu, Borgeet
Festival for bird lovers
Lack of diverse, good-quality seeds curb tree-planting goals and reforestation plans
LS: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
Malabar Tree Nymph declared State Butterfly of Goa
Wanted: Heritage status for Kanchipuram
‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ of Kolkata’s Puja
Rare idol of Vinayaki discovered near Chennai
HC reserves verdict on pleas to preserve waterbodies spread across the State
Durga puja gets intangible cultural heritage tag
A campaign to safeguard waterbodies
Need for conservation and eco-restoration of indigenous underutilized fruit crops in Manipur
For a walk through history: Arikamedu to get museum
Rare cuckoo wasp spotted
Uppar dam, a thriving biodiversity hotspot
Tigress saved from burning forest turns into ‘friendly pet’
Ancient rock-art symbols discovered in Salem cave
Aliya Rama Raya, A patron of art and literature
Tiger spotted at Buxa after years
Muktesvara: The Gem of an Odisha temple
Destruction of wetlands leading to global decline of dragonflies
Neelakurinji flowers bloom in BRT Tiger Reserve
Where Ganesha listened to a devotee’s poem
Sangam poetry and a journey to Kurinji land
2 plant species now extinct in the wild
Mesmerising Theyyam
Major range loss predicted for flycatchers
Singing bushlark spotted in Tiruppur district
Narratives around the birth of Karthikeya
Ornamental tree species relentlessly spreads in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Rare Chrysilla volupe spiders discovered at Puttenahalli lake
The hornbill catchers
Youth revive Pallava-era well in Panamalai village
Kerala police come to the aid of starving herons
Ecological imbalance or contempt of HC-Delhi Forest Department
Lutrogale perspicillata
Himalayan wolves prey on as many as 39 species: Study
Jyotishmati oil: ‘The Elixir of life’
New paper argues that plants are not conscious
Despite Project Tiger’s success, more is needed to protect the big cat
Growing a lush Wonderland
Database launched on flora in peninsular India
Mayana Kollai Festival
A Dog's Personality Changes Over Time
Holy Dip at Kumbh in Prayagraj
One with the Blue Throat
Thriving Gangetic dolphin presence in Bihar, reveals census
Landscape-level approach necessary to address human-elephant conflicts
Small Woodbrown butterfly rediscovered in Sikkim after 120 years
India to get real time forest fire alert system
Indian Wild Ass makes a comeback in Rajasthan
Assam Most Vulnerable to Climate Change in Himalayan Region - Study
Afforestation Fund Rules to replenish diverted forest land Okayed
Government launches Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
Rare horned grebe spotted in Jodhpur wetland
Centre to give Indian Forest Act a facelift
Human-animal conflict - India, Nepal, Bhutan plan joint task force to protect wildlife
Mapping Mangroves - How app-based monitoring of mangroves can help tackle land encroachment
As black-necked cranes return to Tawang, expert says awareness key for survival
Karnataka zoos to host project on animal population management
Among Himalayan states, Assam and Mizoram face the biggest climate threat
In Arunachal Pradesh, first photo evidence of India’s only snow tigers bring cheers
3rd Elephant Conservation Dialogue emphasises habitat protection
Conservation Policies Pay Off As Sikkim Sees 4% Increase in Forest Cover
Documentary highlighting conservation of tiger habitats launched in Delhi
Vultures bred at Pinjore set to take flight of freedom
Forest department set to brand Sunderbans honey
Out of its shell - a new crab species scuttling in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh
Jumbo sensors to check track deaths
Delhi - Asthma manual for schools launched in 11 different languages
UN to Create Inventory of India's Intangible Cultural Heritage
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
Odisha elephant deaths - Protect wildlife corridors, say experts
Golden langurs find home in Assam
Manipur launches multi-crore Indo-German water conservation project
Only 32 percent of India is resilient to drought
Climate fund approves USD 43 million to boost climate resilience for India's coastal communities
The First-Ever Amur Falcon Conservation Week & Festivals in Wokha, Nagaland
Ziro gets first wild orchid conservation trail
India's first dolphin research centre to come up soon in Patna
PM Shri. Narendra Modi honoured with UN ‘Champions of the Earth award’
Climate change affecting the flora and fauna of the high Himalayas - study
Northeast - Garo hills in queue for world heritage tag
Nanda Devi Park regains pristine glory post human ban
Garo Hills Faces Threat of Losing Its Vital Plant Genetic Resources Due To Destruction of Forests
An Illegal Eggs Trade Is Threatening the Seabirds of Lakshadweep
Delhi - LOTUSHR project to cleanse sewage water and generate biofuel inaugurated
E-Waste Production to Touch 3 Million Tons by End of 2018
Bombay High Court orders total freeze on mangrove destruction
Two jumping spider species found in NE
Niti Aayog mission to change jhum
13th Sustainability Summit kicks off in New Delhi
Government approves extension of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats scheme
“Government committed to implement people-centric initiatives”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Mumbai gets its first botanical park for bamboo cultivation
National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Strategy Released
Rajasthan Bans Plastic in Forests, Sanctuaries
Karnataka - The life and times of a butterfly
Proposals invited to notify Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Debrigarh proposed as tiger reserve, Sunabeda ready
Rare plants found in Mizoram
World-class interpretation centre to come up in Bhitarkanika
This Independence Day, railways will launch digital museums across 22 stations in India
Central Railway takes up restoration of CSMT heritage building
First genetic bank for rare species inaugurated in Hyderabad
Government unlocks green fund worth over Rs 66000 crore to increase country's forest cover
Celebrating the life of a gentle giant
Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi launches single window integrated environment management system
NGT forms committee on natural conservation zones
Another biosphere reserve from India included in the world network
MoEF frames draft eco-tourism policy
Climate change could threaten the habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr
Block-level biodiversity management panels set up in Tamil Nadu
Western Ghats forest cover vital for Tamil Nadu’s South-West monsoon rainfall
New snake found in Western Ghats
First organised census to estimate Indus dolphin begins in India
Bird survey in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang region identifies 66 new species
Maharashtra losing leopards faster than its tigers
State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) approves Red Panda conservation plan
NTCA asks Assam to ban mining, stone crushing in Kaziranga
Less than 8 Great Indian Bustards left in Maharashtra - WII
Forest fires and vandalism threaten Kaas plateau
Community forests in Dirang declared as CCA
Now, a wildlife-friendly ‘green road’ through Corbett
Encroachment of forest area on the rise in Meghalaya
Forest Survey of India carries out 'complete revamp' of forest fire alerts system
Kaveri story wins Grand Prix
Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan assured all types of cooperation to save wildlife and Mangrove forest of Sunderban
To promote heritage tourism, Indian Railways to work on metre-gauge lines
Groundwater depletion owing to exceptionally high demand in India
Four Kingfisher species sighted in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Drones to now track destruction at mangrove patch in Maharashtra
Indian forests, mangroves turning brown from green
Blackbuck population go up in Odisha’s Ganjam
Chilkigarh sacred grove to be declared as biodiversity site
Wildlife conservation efforts has gharials making a comeback
Neemrana Baoli to Get National Heritage Tag
Tamil Nadu - India-based Neutrino Observatory gets environment clearance
Centre puts Nag river project on top priority funding list
Celebrate World Water Day 2018 - Every drop counts
World Water Day
World Sparrow Day
Long overdue change made in new draft of Forest Policy
Centre, Tamil Nadu to revive restoration of ‘critical’ Pallikaranai marshland
Twenty Two gharials back from extinction
India is staring at an impending water shortage
Indian forest areas grow by one per cent through agro forestry
A new species of butterfly discovered
Up to 30 snow leopards in Kibber wildlife sanctuary of Spiti
Floating Lab set up to monitor Manipur's Loktak Lake
Bird biodiversity in Tamil Nadu under severe threat
‘Alarming’ levels of pangolin poaching in India point to need for a systematic study on the species
India’s endangered Asiatic lion population increases to 600
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary unveils its mascot
Climate change has resulted in substantial reduction of coral cover: WWF
Human-wildlife conflict - Govt raises compensation for death, injuries to humans
Ranganathittu to be pitched as a potential Ramsar wetland site
Fifth Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival to Be Held At Two Locations in State from March 9 To 11
India’s approach at global climate talks had undergone major change - Erik Solheim
Preventing land degradation must be made a priority
Discovering Delhi’s lost garden
India to host World Environment Day 2018
World Pangolin Day
Now companies implementing projects around wildlife have to follow strict mechanism
Karnataka All Set to Unveil India’s First Ever Canopy Walk on February 18
29 percent Indian Soil Already Degraded - Forest Research Institute Director
Raj Prashasti - India’s longest stone etchings in Rajasthan cry for upkeep
Project to control pollution in Goa’s Sal River sanctioned
MoEF sets new norms to deal with misuse of forest land
Save wetlands as they save humanity: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
World Wetlands Day 2018
Pune GPO to Bring Cave Heritage on City’s Postal Covers
Maharashtra - Mangrove Cell creates installation out of marine waste
Meet On Culture Urban Link
New species of Orchid discovered
Climate Change Threatens Dolphin Habitats in Ganga
Environment ministry adopts new plan to rejuvenate rivers
Karnataka has highest number of polluted rivers in South India - CPCB
Forest ministry ready to support Arunachal in conservation of snow leopard: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
An Exhibition to Create Public Awareness on Science and Technology
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve to be free without human habitation
Sensors to curb elephant death on tracks
NCCF Co-develops India's Forest Management Certification Standard in association with ministries, forest departments, industry and NGOs
Heritage fest promises a journey beyond buildings
Ministry refuses captive breeding of Chiru antelope
Workshop on elephant habitats to be held
For carbon sink target, India looks at catchment area plan
New guidelines to mitigate impact of roads, rail on wildlife
Himalayan littering leading to brown-bear habit changes
Ancient Mauryan technology brings water; hope to dry Magadh in Bihar
Amul Falcons continue to pique environmentalists
First for forest produce, GI tag for Nilambur teak
Mapping the gradual erosion of soil
Manipur to start satellite tracking of Amur Falcons
Assam - IFS officer discovers two new plant species
Agrarian Haryana tops diversion of forest land
Research and Development Work Should Reach People: Minister Dr. Harshvardhan
Rajasthan biologist discovers rare plant after 142 years at Arunachal Park
India seeks global checks on patenting neem, yoga
Experts discuss ways to transform Varanasi to a heritage smart city on the lines of Kyoto
NGT declares Amarnath cave shrine 'silence zone'
Snow leopard spotted in Kullu national park
UNESCO honours Kumbh Mela with ‘intangible cultural heritage’ status
Dooars in West Bengal to get Heritage Railways Upgrade
Bamboo Not a Tree Anymore As President Clears Ordinance Amending Forest Law
Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report
Bhoramdev Sanctuary to Become ‘Tiger Reserve’ Soon
UNEP award certificate of appreciation to Hakhezhe Village for protecting Amur Falcon
How decimation of Aravallis is taking a toll on Delhi’s air
Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Campaign continues
New research shows why forests are absolutely essential to meeting Paris Climate Agreement goals
Amur Falcon festival observed in Manipur
Silkworm sanctuary in Golaghat
Environment minister Dr. Harshvardhan sets the tone for India’s stand at Bonn climate talks
Drive to conserve mangrove species
UNESCO award for Srirangam temple
Indian rivers teeming with drug resistant bacteria, says report
Survey finds surprise sighting of Indian Emerald dragonfly
Vikarabad gets its heritage centre
PM2.5 air pollution caused half a million premature Indian deaths in 2015 - Lancet study
Four MP tiger reserves contributed Rs 75 crores to local communities in 2016-17 - Report
Aravalli Utsav to create awareness through activities
Demand for meat fuels chinkara poaching in Rajasthan
At 2.5 million, India tops list of pollution-related deaths in world - Study
Telangana State to use advanced satellite technology
Tiger’s roar can bring water to three states
Singalila National Park in India Lifts Ban on Tourists Coming for Red Pandas
Seismic sensors to prevent elephant deaths on tracks
Modernisation of water management key to India’s modernisation, says President Ram Nath Kovind
13.5 hectares of mangroves in Mumbai to be free of encroachment by May 2018
Ban of harmful NSAIDs sought for vulture conservation
The International Bioacoustics Council Congress Opens in Haridwar
Thriving wild animal teeth market in Uttarakhand
Photo evidence of snow leopards proves their presence in Arunachal
Bengaluru to host its first Gaja Yatra to raise funds for elephant corridors
Centre approves setting up a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad
Government sets up committee for water management in north-east
Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India - Report
New Delhi's Air Quality Enters Red Zone, Forecast Grim
Offered at temples, over-harvesting threatens survival of state flower
India unveils third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031
In a first, West Bengal state govt to conduct survey of dolphins in the Sunderbans
Centre launches six-year secure Himalaya project
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple named best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ in India
‘Living with Leopards’ initiative launched
In a first, India and Nepal set to count their tigers at same time
Environment ministry notifies new wetland rules
Most river basins in India not climate resilient - Study
Over 70 butterfly species spotted during Ziro Butterfly Meet
15 endangered vulture species set to get global protection
3,000 million litres of sewage enters Maharashtra waters daily, says environment ministry report
Telangana - Ekaveera temple to get facelift
Sediment policy suggests River Basin Authority over de-silting
Now, tiger conservation at Nandhour sanctuary
Maharashtra’s employment-linked scheme to increase mangrove cover
Lost in flight - State bird of Punjab missing from the state
Poaching pushes waterfowl species to brink of extinction
Asia's glaciers face massive melt from global warming
Northeast faces over-exploitation of freshwater biodiversity
A fragile ark that shelters 2,626 creatures
Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Conference on Sustainable Landscapes & Forest Ecosystems - Theory to Practice" Environment Minister Launches Wood is Good" Campaign
Forest cover increasing but forest land degrading, top official says
Environment Minister inaugurates training workshop on capacity building of Indian Zoo Veterinarians on Animal Health Management in Captivity
Karnataka - River set to create history
Uttarakhand plans to bring special heritage act to boost preservation
Tree at holy Gita’s birthplace gets life booster
Monkeys seen in southern India are on a decline
Smuggling of rare turtle in MP’s Chambal
Fishing cat faces extinction threat in India
Maharashtra to grow rare Ayurveda herbs
Drought pushing jumbos from one state to another
Nearly 5,000 plant species in India at risk of extinction
Environment Ministry to launch national level quiz on Sept 5
Vultures now inhabit Ebband slopes
Lonar Lakes area is shrinking, researchers say
Elephant Census 2017 - Jumbo Success for Karnataka
Crisis in environmental health - Individual efforts can go a long way in reducing air and water pollution
Jammu and Kashmir High Court asks govt to demarcate national parks, sanctuaries, reserves
New wildlife plan to make people part of checking man-animal conflict
Port Blair - Youth engagement workshop by CPR Environmental Education Centre at FTI from Aug 18-22, 2017
India signs Global Environment Facility (GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank for USD 24.64 Million for “Ecosystems Service Improvement Project”
After six years, Tamil Nadu pushes for Coastal Zone Management Plan
India home to 27,312 elephants - Census
Environment ministry panel rejects UP’s ‘religious smart city’ plan - It’ll kill Ganga
Wildlife Trust of India launches jumbo effort to protect elephants
How technology is creating a safe haven for wildlife
Nationwide drive to protect elephant corridors, habitats
Snakes face threat from humans, superstitions surrounding them
World Lion Day - Lakhs March through Villages to Create Awareness about Wildlife Conservation in Gujarat
Over 600 km of river stretches in TN polluted
Shrimp farms threatening Pichavaram forest
Poaching-related tiger deaths in India at all-time high
Centre issues guidelines for diverting forest land
The menace of feral dogs
Shift to biogas helps revive forests
Make 27 elephant corridors human-free, SC urges govt
Parts of east to be 'too hot' for humans
Online platform to collate data on lakes
Karnataka Forest department looking to develop two new bird sanctuaries
Today is Earth Overshoot Day - Humanity has used up resources for 2017
SC imposes 100 percent penalty on mining companies without forest clearance
Global honour for marine scientist
Joint biodiversity panel to conserve Periyar
Two mangroves from Mumbai region on list the 12 unique wetlands in India
Man-animal conflict - One human dies every day in India
Vulture population sees a rise in Ropar
Unheralded conservationist Rajen Bodo honoured
Over 300 species of plants, microbes found
Poachers still a threat, says Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Rangayyanadurga Sanctuary is now an eco-sensitive zone
Rare sand snake sighted in Seshachalam hills
Neglect turns stepwell’s healing waters into swamp
World Tiger Day - Poaching continues to pose severe threat to tigers in India
Science and Technology has been a passion with us since ancient times - Vice President
NIO, MSI sign MoU to advance mangrove research
2nd Indo-Bangla Talks on Trans-Boundary Conservation of Elephants
Assam floods - Kaziranga loses 107 animals
Working backward, a way to find out where the carbon came from
Bombay High Court refuses to lift ban on capture and exhibition of snakes for festival
Supreme Court expresses concern over disappearance of wetlands in India
Tenzing's tea plantations in Assam is world's first to get elephant friendly tag
ZSI and IUCN collaborating for tiger conservation project in Nandhaur WLS
‘Earth Heroes Award’ for Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan State govt’s drives an example for world: Harsh Vardhan
Punjab - State push for medicinal plants
Cooum restoration receives Centre's environment nod
‘Praharis’ to sensitise people about conservation of Gangetic species
Solar-powered pumps to revive 100 water bodies in forests
Gorewada, Ambazari finally reserve forest
It is time for India to capitalize now on our unique strengths: Dr Harshvardhan
Endangered geckos used in Chinese medicine are poached in northeasten India and 'sold on the international market for up to Rs 70 lakh'
Andhra Pradesh records deepest groundwater level in the country
Conservation pact ensures safe roosting ground for Amur falcons in Doyang
Nine more bird, biodiversity areas in Kerala
Climate change impact - Sunderbans steadily losing its famed mangroves
Four new species of burrowing frogs discovered in India
'Drought in Tamil Nadu mostly man-made’
Dakshin Gangotri in Antarctica is disappearing
To curb air pollution, Maharashtra will give its industries star ratings based on emissions
Human animal conflict mitigation campaign continues
Interfaith Rainforest Initiative participants issue statement
Unprecedented Meeting of World Faith Leaders to Take on Global Deforestation
Junior Research Fellows and Project Assistants
Undertake One Small Environment-Friendly Act Every Day - Environment Minister
Three new sites recognised as biodiversity hotspots in Goa
PMUY launched in Arunachal Pradesh
Smooth-coated Otter found in Roerich estate
Vanishing Kashmir stag set to get breeding centre
Green Chamundi Abhiyana launched
Urbanization, pollution affecting freshwater bodies - experts
Centre bans sale of cattle in animal markets for slaughter
Six sites across Maharashtra get biodiversity heritage tag
NGT Directs Closure of 76 Polluting Industries around Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake
Why do we need a World Turtle Day?
Gomti River in Lucknow more polluted than Ganga in Varanasi - CAG report
Nilgiris - Rare cobra lily plant spotted in the wild after 84 years
Will address environment issues in ‘scientific manner’- Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Proposal to replace tiger authority on table
‘India must learn from Bhutan’s sustainable tourism model’
India is spending 100 cr to save 4 critically endangered species
International Day for Biological Diversity 2017
Centre to strengthen regulatory mechanism to curb pollution
Green Court NGT Bans Open Defecation, Waste Dumping On Yamuna Floodplains
Rain weaves magic, butterflies flock to Kallar
‘Leopards Abundant in India’s Tea Gardens’
Biodiversity profile of Ganga being reconstructed
Prestigious Whitley Award for Sanjay Gubbi
PM Modi expresses concern over condition of rivers in India
Drought - 26 elephants died in southern forests in just 4 months
Mumbai dumps 2,100mn litres of human waste in sea daily
Traffic pollution reaches the Himalayas
Aquatic life flourishes in a stretch of Ganga - survey
Four day all-India elephant census begins in Tamil Nadu
Concern over rise in mongoose numbers
Northern states resolve to jointly tackle water pollution
Superstitions in Malaysia fuel wildlife trafficking in Kerala
Tigers are now back at Assam’s Manas reserve
Wildlife Institute of India discovers Indian Skimmer bird species in Allahabad
Vigil as craze for exotic pets spreads in Kochi
Flying home to Balrampur - Sanctuaries play host to rare birds
Chemical fertilisers causing irreparable harm to humans - Anil Madhav Dave
Jharkhand set to become paradise for bird watchers
Carambolim loses its ‘botto’ to urbanisation
Call to preserve habitat of Great Indian Hornbills in the Nilgiris
Now, take a biodiversity boat ride in the mangroves
Lhagyala Monastery declares part of its forest as Community Conserved Area
Sixteen ancient bawadis to be revived in Vijayapura
Forest Fire destroys more than 57,000 sq km of India's woods in 2014
Gurgaon - Water bodies in Aravallis to be replenished for wild animals
What’s Killing Karnataka’s Tigers?
New species discovered in Meghalaya cave: Blind albino crab found in India
Water scarcity - In a first, govt to conduct surveys to trace lost springs in Himalayas
India’s ‘cleanest’ river Narmada going Ganga way?
Water quality in several lakes deteriorating: study
In times of drought, history shows us the scientific way to conserve water
Stricter penalty for polluting Ganga on cards
E-patrol for tiger reserves, GIB habitats
Environment ministry seeks suggestions on global meets on hazardous waste, pollutants
Centre approves 26 projects worth Rs 2,154.28 crore under Namami Gange project
Livelihood fair held in fringe villages of Manas National Park
Record Number of Olive Ridley Turtles Hatch in Odisha
Environment ministry to hire PR firm for image makeover
400 Cr loan agreement signed for Nagaland Forest Management Project
India’s Most Polluted River Actually Bubbles with Toxic Foam
North India to get its first DNA bank for wild animals
Habitat loss reason for bison attacks: Authorities
Role of forests in bio-economy immense: Experts
New species of tree living crab found in Western Ghats
India’s forest cover increasing, better than world average: Union environment secretary
Commonwealth Forestry Conference returns to India after 50 years
Centre rekindles dialogue on Ghats
World's Largest River Island, Majuli, Is All Set To Become India's First Carbon Neutral District
World Water Day 2017: Recycling wastewater key to solving water crisis, says UN
India’s groundwater crisis invisible — and getting worse
Great Indian Bustard breeding centre to come up at Sorsan
Caracal vanishes from MP, triggers extinction fear
International Day of Forests
Why not use plants to clean our waste water?
Tamil Nadu Revives Ancient Community De-Silting Of Lakes, Tanks
Endangered soft-shelled turtles get new lease of life
Thane creek should be made a Ramsar site, BNHS says
Rare butterflies point to rich bio-diversity at Ayyanarkoil Falls
Separate Species Status is Good News for Kashmir’s Hangul
936-yr-old Sun temple lying in ruins
‘Religion’, ‘animal thirst’ cited as reasons to approve infra projects in wildlife areas
Animal Welfare Fortnight celebrated in Zunheboto, Wokha
Macaques, hornbills under siege in Western Ghats
Monitor lizard losing its ‘grip’ in Seshachalam
Jammu and Kashmir government submits Hangul recovery plan to Centre
Most Intact Forest Landscapes Lie outside Protected Areas: ISRO
70 local plants give hope for food security - Experts
Science congress snubs tribal medicines
Landscape connectivity key to elephant protection - study
New status to ensure Madayipara’s conservation
6,400 Gangetic turtles rescued from poachers in Uttar Pradesh
Making efforts towards vulture conservation
Monitor lizards being hunted across the Western Ghats
Bees feel the sting of climate change
Cheetahs, like Tigers, are going Extinct
Kerala’s avian diversity gets richer
Hornbill to turn centre of attraction at ‘Pakke Paga Festival’
Mangrove fencing in Mumbai soon to check encroachment
Puducherry to host fourth Indian Biodiversity Congress
Rhinoceros - a successful conservation story in India
States hold key to new Eco rules for realty
Now, a project to crush myths about pythons
150 environmental films for festival from January 4, 2017
Cooking emissions an overlooked contributor to air pollution
Cheetah numbers plummet globally, scientists call for 'endangered' status
Jangubai pilgrimage showcases ancient customs and traditions
Who will answer the fish God’s prayers?
Fauna e-surveillance system in Maharashtra tiger reserve to be solar powered
Urban vandalism threatens temple
Kerala forests stare at wildfire threat
First in India - Maharashtra forest department’s 24x7 helpline to answer queries from Jan 6
Union minister Anil Madhav Dave praises MP's role in promoting forest produce
'Wildlife Institute of India must come up with monitoring protocol on the health of rivers and lakes in the country'
98 tigers died in India in 2016, says National Tiger Conservation Authority
Entire Aravali may get forest tag
The Teesta water dispute - Geopolitics, myth and economics
Rajasthan breeds endangered 'Mahaseer' fish
MoEF declares 4-km area around SGNP as eco-sensitive zone
Crops at risk as small animals get poached
Hornbill Festival kicks off in Naga Heritage village of Kisama
Kerala government mulls stringent punishment for river pollution
Tiger population stable in Sunderbans, says report
Deaths due to attack by tigers showing decreasing trend: Anil Madhav Dave
Lamas of Tawang rejoice the arrival of their sacred Black-necked crane
Manipur moves to conserve state’s fabled deer Sangai
Minister Anil Madhav Dave calls for strict implementation of environmental laws
HC bars sale, registration of Pallikaranai marshland site
'Rajasthan govt seeks save bustard' action plan
Wasting food is akin to being 'carbon criminal': Anil Madhav Dave
New wildlife conservation plan to deploy drones, mobile technology
India Draws International Attention to Conservation of Himalayan Region At COP22
Indian pavilion at climate change summit discusses afforestation
Sendenyu receives award for conservation
Convention of Asian Elephant Specialist Group Members gets underway in Guwahati from Nov 10
Centre constitutes team for conservation of Loktak Lake
Asiatic Wild Buffalo Gets Its First Sanctuary in Country
Celebrating Solar, the Brightest of Lights and the Source of All Energy, this Diwali
Water bodies ‘disappearing’ fast in Bhiwani
Could Diwali now be the festival of 'solar lights'?
Found - Evidence of lost river
Wildlife populations plunge almost 60 per cent since 1970
The Planet Just Crossed another Major Carbon Milestone
Public toilets on mangrove land liable under Forest Act, MoEF panel tells Maharashtra government
Call for community-based action in water management
Lives of snow leopards in danger; hundreds being killed every year, warns report
Manipur Has Just Cleared A Policy To Save The Endangered Indigenous Pony!
Karnataka’s Badriya Jum’a Masjid, Siddhivinayak temple go green for earth’s sake
Hangul may soon be declared as ‘critically endangered’
Assamese biologist wins RBS Earth Heroes Award
India to Eliminate Super Greenhouse Gas HFC-23
Phalong declared Amur Falcon village
Telangana bird cries for attention
Paris climate pact to enter into force on Nov. 4
Students run for Red Panda conservation
India plans to add ten more tiger reserves: Official
Initiative to clean public places
Tigers vulnerable to poaching: 30% of illegal trade export from India
Indian NGO bags UN climate award for clean energy project
PM Modi moots ‘Swacchagraha’
Indian painted frog found in new area of Adilabad forests
Govt to conduct study of alien plant species in bid to check invasion of forests
New lizard species discovered in Mumbai, named after Indian scientist
Tree felling banned in Harayna
Now, a coffee table book on Great Indian Bustard
Maharashtra to get Rs 2000 crore for forest conservation
Coffee, rubber and areca plantations home to 204 bird species
Novel initiative to preserve ancient trees in Dungarpur
Demand for Pangolin meat is driving the species to extinction
India to ratify Paris Agreement on climate change on Oct. 2
Study finds parasite posing threat to Great Indian Bustard
Former IAS officer to display images of sacred trees in Pak gurdwara
Assam's golden langur among world's 25 most endangered primates
60 percent of groundwater in south Asia is too contaminated to use - study
Dadra and Nagar Haveli bans caging of birds
A 1st - Reserved forest status for mangroves
Smelly, Flesh-Eating, Cancer Fighting: 5 Endangered Indian Plants
As noise breeds trouble, migratory birds take flight
Assam conservationist nominated for IUCN Heritage Heroes award
Desertification eating into agricultural land in India, satellite images show
Despite Growth in Numbers, All Is Not Well For Tigers, Says Report
Water bodies vanish from Millennium City's surface
Plastic waste endangering butterfly habitat
Wanton destruction of natural resources poses grave threat - President Pranab Mukherjee
Three hidden lakes revealed, but they may soon vanish
Mobile app launched in Bathinda to expand green cover
Indian team to bring back stranded elephant from Bangladesh
The death of world heritage sites
Swachh Bharat - How a toilet innovation is saving lives, environment
Water hyacinth choking Pichhola Lake
After Nalanda, Sikkim park, Chandigarh building in World Heritage Site list
Illegal wildlife trade thriving on e-portals: Environment minister
Changing climate threatens sacred groves
MoEF set to explore northeast for its biodiversity
If neglected, Chilika Lake can be swallowed by the sea
Manipur to Seek ‘World Heritage Site’ Tag for Keibul Lamjao National Park
There is strong need of preserving, conserving forests and to adapt to the environment
Celebration of Swachh Bharat Pakhwadas
Sangai in Central List of Species Recovery Program
Odisha to conserve 700 sacred groves to protect tribal culture
The International Seminar on Science and Religions for environmental conservation
Tribals Join in Tiger Conservation in Kanha National Park
The cost of a pilgrimage
Chilika Lake fights for survival
Urban forestry plan picks Pune for green mission
Three Northeast Stork Villages on Global Map
Bark that cuts diabetes on verge of extinction
World Environment Day - India lost four species in the last century, many more are on the brink of extinction
Asia's first vulture re-introduction programme launched in Haryana
Rare and endemic wild citrus fruit found in Manipur
Fisherman pitch in for unique flamingo tourism initiative in Vidarbha
India eyes first 'mixed site'
Exploitation turns Chambal into a rivulet
Cyclone saves corals, for now
Exclusive Sanctuary for Chinkaras Soon
Scavenger birds suffer due to improper disposal of garbage
Hangul, the Rare Kashmir Deer, May Soon Go Extinct
MoEF on National Trail for Healthy Ecology
Grim reality stares at endangered 'dancing deer' of Manipur
Forget Bellandur Lake, Rivers in Karnataka are the Most Polluted in South India
India to Bet $6 Billion on Carbon Storage through Reforestation
India's green cover is fast depleting, 34,620 hectares gone in two years
New Species Are Off the Map, But On the Market
New rules to stamp out wetland reclamation
Arunachal hydropower project halted to save black-necked cranes
Mumbai - 1,500-year-old Jogeshwari caves buried under slum debris, garbage
Madhya Pradesh curbs pangolin smuggling to China with 82 arrests from 9 states
Study suggests snakes have ability to translocate
Uttarakhand forest fires could melt glaciers faster, say experts
Understanding the Uttarakhand forest fire
101 species of spiders found in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Indian Railways to plant 5 crore saplings on rail land before monsoon
Nearly 1.9 million hectares of forest land in India encroached upon: Prakash Javadekar
Government departments, ministries asked to hire only CNG vehicles
Primate monkey species, ‘white-cheek Macaque’ discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
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Rare Indian egg-eater snake gets rarer due to several road kills
Challenging environment - How green buildings in India will enhance your quality of life
Union government allots Rs. 800 crore to clean up polluted lakes in garden city
Mangroves to help combat climate change
Govt bans animal testing for soaps and detergents
Bundelkhand home to water conservation marvels
Asia tiger conservation conference: India to help Cambodia in restoring fauna to their forests
Climate change triggers coral bleaching
India has successful track record of protecting its tigers, says PM Modi
Airpocalypse in Chennai
Karnataka's prolonged drought is leaving animals thirsty
World’s wild tiger count rise for first time in a century
Welcome waste as new wealth
Project Under Way to Enhance Fisheries via Mangrove Shield
Scottish Father of Indian Forestry to Be Honoured
Vulture population on rise in Charotar
Fishes in Uttarakhand Rivers being bleached, blasted to death
Data Shows 1,664 Leopards Poached Last Decade
India to ratify COP 21 Global Climate Agreement on April 22 - Prakash Javadekar
Vulture count in Trimbak range up from 5 to 100 in decade
Students convert barren land into mini forest
Pay consumers to take back e-waste
Report on Forestry Interventions for Ganga Released
Trans-boundary project to increase wildlife initiated in Nagaland
Centre notifies new stringent rules to manage e-waste
Indo-Bangladesh - Climate Change, tourism causing ‘irreversible damage’ to Sundarbans Reserve
Forests in catchment area can prevent Ganga pollution: Javadekar
Why water management is of huge importance today
'40 Percent People in India May Not Have Water to Drink by 2030'
After 80 million years on earth, a shy and scaly wild animal is rapidly dying out in India
Great Indian Bustards 'extinct' in Nashik region, not spotted since 2007
India's Agasthyamalai listed among 20 world biosphere reserves
International Day of Forests
Rs 362 lakh released for Deepor Beel
Hemp Walls Saved India's Ancient Ellora Caves
The money-spinning black sheep of Kuruba families
Chhattisgarh government to protect ancient rock art sites in Bastar and Surguja
Five new species of fan-throated lizards discovered in India
NGT slams Assam, slaps fine for Manas
Birds bid early adieu to Kashmir as temperature rises
India signs bird conservation deal
Mahashivaratri - Favourite Plants of Lord Shiva
Four ‘extinct’ plant species rediscovered
New snake species discovered in Gujarat
Velavadar, a blackbuck safe haven
India Inc to adopt Mahabalipuram temple, Khajuraho monuments, Lodhi garden, Sun temple
World Wildlife Day 2016
Myth of Mighty Aphrodisiac: Poaching 'Nilgiri Langurs' Touches a High
Launch of ENVIS Portal and Inauguration of National Interaction-cum-Evaluation Workshop (17-19 February, 2016) for ENVIS Centres at New Delhi
Foresters who made a difference
Atapaka pelican paradise in peril
Environ Min to notify new waste management rules by next week
River Information System
Revive wetlands to solve Delhi's water crisis: Experts
India’s humble pangolin scrambles for survival
Tadoba tiger travels 140km to reach Nagzira
Rainforests remain among last refuges for King Cobras
ENVIS portal to popularise science & sustainable practices
Govt stresses on waste management to achieve smart cities
India to follow Gujarat conservation model
Environment ministry action plan: Plan to bar mining in wildlife corridors
Thousands flock to Uttarakhand for four-day bird watching festival
Identify wildlife species in regular conflict with human: Government
Alarming destruction of tiger, elephant habitats: expert
Celebrate World Wetlands Day for Our Sustainable Livelihoods
Message of Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India on the occasion of World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, 2016
Leapfrogging to new areas
‘Eco-sensitive areas in Western Ghats yet to be demarcated’
Endangered snow leopard spotted in north Sikkim
Mysuru Emerges as the Cleanest City in the Country
Unique birdsong leads experts to discover new species in Arunachal
New frog genus discovered in NE forests
Ban on tourists littering Sunderbans
Centre to help protect endangered deer in Manipur
India Declares Dolphins ‘Non-Human Persons’
Government to sign MoU to conserve migratory birds
MoEF and WII to begin captive breeding of Great Indian Bustard
Union environment ministry issues fresh directions to control air pollution
Climate change fund - NSCCC approves 4 projects
Manipur in mixed-site tag race
From 2017, thermal plants have to go clean
Encroachment may drive JK's winged winter visitors away
Krishna district tops country in increase of mangrove cover
5 key points in Paris Agreement on climate change
Paris climate agreement China and India lead cheers for breakthrough
Climate change - New shorter draft released at summit
Climate change comic with Indian superhero launched in Paris
Joint fight for Sunderbans
North eastern states have lost 628 sq kms of forest: State of forest report
India will set up observatories to monitor climate change impact
Primates: fighting for survival
India pavilion at Paris climate summit to showcase harmony with nature
Counting on conservation
India has lost half its grasslands in 60 yrs
HOW TO TRACK YOUR FAVORITE MIGRATORY BIRD ONLINE WITH ANIMATED MAPPING
Tortoises have a lifespan of over a 100 years; But not anymore
Centre concern on environment deterioration; sees protection of forest land as top priority
Responsible Forest Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Livelihoods
Centre charts plans to reduce man-animal conflicts
India is counting its butterflies for the first time since Independence
Paris Summit of Conscience for the Climate, July 21 2015
Bird population continues to decline in India, 8 species added to IUCN Red List
The Withering Ghats
World Bank gives Rs 14.8cr to revive biosphere reserve
Government Decision to Ban Jumbo Trade in Bihar to have Ripple Effect on State
How best to fund nature’s conservation?
UN Bristol Meeting on Faiths and the Sustainable Development Goals September 7th – 10th, 2015
INDIAS INTENDED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION WORKING TOWARDS CLIMATE JUSTICE
US conservation initiative dedicated to Jadav Payeng
West Bengal govt to set up dolphin reserve in Hooghly
Ananthagiri Hills All Set for a Makeover
These migrants need attention, too
Arunachal launches programme on conservation of gibbons
Sneezing monkey and 'walking' fish are among new species discovered in Eastern Himalayas
Green India Mission
India promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030
Gosabara wetland to get bird sanctuary status
Punjab’s own great banyan cries for conservation
Hornbill hunting impacts spread of forests: Study
Assam conservationist first Indian to get Harry Messel Award
New variety of sacred bael fruit developed in Godhra
Consumption practice of tribes pose threat to endangered frog
Nine new species of wild mushrooms discovered in India
Climate change India to unveil plan on October 1
What India's ancient sacred sites can teach us about forests
Today is World Ozone Day
How light pollution is affecting life
Thotlakonda's monks and their medicines
Poor governance leading to rhino poaching
Scientists decode humble tulsi
Great Indian Bustard In greater danger than tiger in country
Garden of flowers in Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Meghalaya's orchids under threat, need sanctuaries, experts
Jumbo rules in tiger hotbed Corbett
Save Heritage Buildings
Delving into myths from a hoary past
Bats losing the battle against deforestation in Western Ghats
Under Threat Plants That Heal
Goa's appetite for wild mushrooms is hurting the ecology of Western Ghats
Helicopter ride in Kedarnath region posing threat to wildlife
Caught on camera Vulture chicks dying without food
Chennai connect to Gadhimai festival
International Tiger Day
Banded Tit Arunachal’s newly discovered butterfly specie shows the state has more secrets to share
Taste, cost and climate change prompt return of folk rice
Deforestation drives worsening flooding in Kashmir
Climate change risks and resilience in urban children in Asia
Six states to discuss conservation of Western Ghats, livelihood
Predicted increases in heat related mortality under climate change in urban India
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana And UP Join Hands To Clear The Air Of The Most Polluted Capital In The World
Kaziranga villagers learn to protect animals during floods
‘Humans driving sixth mega wipeout of animals’
UN Urges Action to Protect Every Hectare of Arable Land
Article on Sacred Grove in Local Language (Tamil)- Dinamani -Kathir
Sanctioning cruelty in the name of faith?
Centre to allow hunting of wild animals in man-animal conflict zones
On World Environment Day, Javadekar asks all to opt for ‘less’
World Environment Day 2015 We are running out of water!
World Environment Day 2015
Rapid urbanisation destroying Kerala’s sacred groves
Illegal exploitation of earthworms from Pulicat
Maharashtra to protect whale sharks
WHO singles out air pollution as major health hazard
Scientists map sloth bear hotspots in India
Looming conflicts over water
Warming threat to Everest glaciers
Vulture nesting declining: researchers
Clean Ganga mission faces 'most critical' challenge in pollution hotspot Kanpur
International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May 2015
Why dolphins no longer jump out of Moradabad's Ramganga
India ranks 24th in the first Environmental Democracy Index
Cancer fighter rice, grown in Bengal
Skimmers skip Chambal, only 5 nests spotted
India, a victim of e-waste crime
Algae can produce biofuels from wastewater
Endemic Bird Day
Discoloration of the Taj Mahal: What to blame?
Fearing ban, packaging firm moves National Green Tribunal
His solar system
What makes Imambara a green building
Bats use brain just like humans study
Advisory to States on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Saving tigers caught in the headlights
Indian Railways to set up plant to convert plastic into diesel Dr Harsh Vardhan
Capital's dry baolis to spring into life soon as Archaeological Survey of India works toward revival of water bodies
New species of gecko found
“State must enact water security Act”
Environment ministry acts to divert sewage from water bodies
Enriching an ecosystem
Emissions from biomass burning cross the Himalayas
Ghaziabad RWAs call for ban on plastic burning
Decrease salinity ASAP to save the Sundarbans
Japan reportedly targets about 20% emissions cuts by 2030
Economic study pegs value for Sundarbans and other tiger reserves
Elusive partridge photographed for the first time by Bengaluru shutterbug
Rare Eagle Scours Idukki Skies
PM blames changing lifestyle for environmental degradation
How a city became a dumping ground for construction waste
Irishman doing his swachh mission in Jodhpur
Green crusader on mangrove mission
Seed bank to revive medicinal plant
Pilgrim's progress, a big blow to conservation
Pilgrims' litter puts forest jumbos on high plastic diet
Challenges to Conservation of Ganga
Rising sea levels threaten Sundarbans forests
Great Indian hornbill Time to remember the power and beauty of nature
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil wins Tyler Prize
Head east to catch sight of endangered birds
The Pelican's City Center
International Day of Forests
Economic survey of Himachal Pradesh 2014-15
Coming up Festival of feathers
Rise for the Sparrow,The lost small bird among increasing cellphones and high-rise buildings
Garbage, stench greet visitors to Marudhamalai
Modi's budget slashes environmental funding for India - TRFN
Sunderbans hardly prepared for climate change, migration
Rivers in crisis
Kashmir’s water bodies dying fast
Endangered Indian Skimmer finds new home in Satpura National Park
PM interacts with recipients of Stree Shakti Puraskar and Nari Shakti Puraskar 2014
Despite 14 percent rise in visitor numbers Bhutan remains unpolluted
Bihar opens centre to protect endangered Garuda
Crucial factors influencing environmental degradation: A case study on Raniganj coal mine belt, West-Bengal India
Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2015
World heritage site Keoladeo National Park in India could lose tag as birds stay away
Efforts intensified to bring river Saraswati to surface
Radical transparency, Tracking deforestation through satellite imagery
Environmental loss in Sundarbans worth Rs 1290 cr: World Bank
Sunderbans on the edge as tiger numbers rise
Regional Evaluation-cum-Training Workshop for ENVIS Centres (Western Region), 16-17 February, 2015 at Nagpur, Maharashtra
India’s forest cover up by 5,871 sq km
Book Extract, Green Signals Ecology, Growth and Democracy in India
TEMPLE LIKE GRAIN STORES FOR SACRED SEEDS
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Head out for the great backyard bird count
Bhutan's seed bank to ensure food security
Regional Evaluation-cum-Training Workshop for ENVIS Centres (Southern Region), 5-6 February, 2015 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Regional Evaluation Workshop of ENVIS Centres of Northern Region 2015
Rare bird sighted in Rajapalayam
Tiger numbers grow by 30 percentage in 4 years: Can forests sustain India's Big Cat boom?
India Water Week to be Celebrated from 13 to 17 January
Major archaeological find in Nalgonda
Researchers studying impact of roads, pipelines on toads
Bangladesh development threatens fragile Sundarbans mangroves
No road life for protected areas
Sand mining in Ganga could be killing rare turtles’
Turtle Festival' at Srikurmam to Kick Off Today
Uma Bharti for treated waste water into Ganga
Water Week Govt to launch major water conservation drive in January
All green buildings will get special logo in 2015
Posh farmhouses eating up Aravalli range
Wings clipped: Chennai turns into hub for illegal bird trade
Pollution threatens Western Ghats' freshwater ecosystems:Study
Bird Festival in Uttarakhand from Feb 4
NOXIOUS FUMES - Power-hungry cell towers poisoning air
North India's cities the most polluted, south's cleanest
Reserve forest turned into dumping ground in Haridwar
400-Year-Old Tree to be Honoured
Checking a crisis, drop by drop
New Frog Species Found on Dattatreya Hill
Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season
Lonely Planet 2014When many creatures big and small join the exodus, a mass extinction event approaches
Ensure railway engines don’t pollute, says NGT
Wildlife SOS celebrates the fifth Anniversary of last dancing bear of India
Time to Wake Up to the Call of Biodiversity
Paint brushes, the biggest threat to mongoose
Biodiversity congress to begin on Thursday
Study looks at Tamil Nadu animals under threat
Spare a Thought for the Tiger of East Asia, It’s Almost Gone
Aravali losing green cover, orders ignored
Tiger poaching impacts society at large: HC
Organic farming panacea for pollution
Doomsday warning by new environment study
Quarrying destroys megalithic dolmens in Thrissur
Why 2014 is the year of the frog
Trees and Plants Mingle with Religion and Medicine
Mamata Banerjee allots Rs.25 crore for world's first mangrove zoo in WB
Poetry Becomes Visual Treat
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Champion of Sacred Groves
Sthala Vriksha to be protected through cloning
Lake revamp cast adrift in Chennai
Techies in organic farming not hitting back button
City College Documents 100 Plants for DNA test
Indian Herbs Go Global
JBAS Students Check College Air
Critically endangered Forest Owlet spotted in Western Ghats
Visitors to Assam zoo can soon view endangered pygmy hogs
Changing landscape of Jawadhu Hills
Global stamp for the Ashtamudi
The dying Khejri trees of Rajasthan
Museum of bio-diversity
Make green laws efficient, cut regulatory bodies: Jairam Ramesh
7 new frog species reported from Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Ignoring Environment is Against the Indian Culture
Awards for Schools and Teachers for Conserving the Environment
We Worship Things We Ignore: Jairam
Growth should never be at the cost of environment, Jairam Ramesh says
Ex-Minister now as environmentalist
Invasive Plants Species Threaten the Tamil Nadu Forests
Villagers give up firecrackers on Diwali for their winged friends
SC raps Centre over clean Ganga
Elephants can ‘hear’ rainfall from miles away, say researchers
The bridge to easing man-elephant conflict
Tamil Nadu accounts for 1 in 4 tiger deaths this year
Gujarat getting warmer every year: Study
Marathi sambar, but from Thanjavur
Tonk Royalty sacrifices a tradition
The import of sacrifice
City scientists find new frog species near Amboli
No idol immersions in Ganga distributary during Durga Puja: Meerut Admin
Conflict Likely Over Mahanadi Water Sharing: AV Swamy
‘Global Warming’ Knocks Down Apple Production
Viswakarma Puja
NGT orders MoEF to finalise demarcation of eco-sensitive areas
Mangroves undergo change in Sunderbans
Invasive plants a threat to wildlife
Centre Awaiting State Governments' Views on Western Ghats
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| Last Updated:: 25/07/2023

When the south was inauspicious

According to Hindu beliefs, when the rising sun drifts in the southern direction, gods sleep and demons rise

Source: The Hindu Chennai, Magazine Section – 16/07/2023, pg.6.

CPREEC - EIACP Programme Centre, Resource Partner on Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India

When the south was inauspicious