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This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...- PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
- Miss it once and wait a year: Why July-September is the only time to see King of Himalayan Flowers in these 5 places in UttarakhandThis monsoon season, Uttarakhand presents a rare sight. The Brahma Kamal, a snow lotus, will bloom from July to September. This flower grow...
- Experts discuss role of Hindu Kush Himalayas region & Arctic in the era of climate changeExperts gathered in Kathmandu for the first-ever Inter-Polar Conference, organized jointly by the International Centre for Integrated Mount...
- Nature's fragility: More than lip serviceIt is time to seriously consider the recommendations of the Gadgil committee report. Assess these in light of the repeated instance of extr...
- Biodiversity hotspots covering India and neighbouring countries lost 90% of original natural vegetation: Report
- IISER researchers discover new plant species in MizoramAlong with other discoveries by the IISER Bhopal Research Team in the past few years, this discovery shows that the biodiversity of the Nor...
- Himachal to prepare baseline data of high altitude eco-system under SECURE
- Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve gets entry into the UNESCO's global listThe other Indian biosphere reserves in the list include Nilgiri, Gulf of Mannar, Sunderban, Nanda Devi, Nokrek, Pachmarhi, Simlipal, Achana...
- “Concept of compensatory afforestation is seriously flawed”
- Bombay Natural History Society launches climate change programme in Central Himalayas
- Newly discovered Himalayan bird named after Dr Salim AliA bird species, locally common in eastern Himalaya and overlooked till now, has been identified as a new species.
- India to set up eight new ecological observatories: Prakash JavadekarHe also launched a booklet on climate-friendly lifestyle practices in India which highlights the Indian ethos of conservation.
- Himalayas under threat, say expertsThe fragile Himalayan ecosystem is in poor health. Hundreds of scientists and students raised concern about the impact of climate change, u...
- Climate change in the Himalayas a reality: ExpertsExperts have concluded that the impact of climate change in the Himalayas is being felt on the lives of people and wildlife in the region.
- Science Express Biodiversity special train to be in Thrissur and KollamThe idea of this unique train is to create awareness among the masses in general and youth in particular about the rich biodiversity.
- Biodiversity, climate change discussed in Buddhist conferenceBiodiversity, climate change and natural disaster preparedness were discussed in a five-day conference which begins here today on the occas...
- Himalayas warming faster, facing severe climate change impact: StudyA scientific study revealed that the Himalayas, one of world’s richest biodiversity zones, is warming faster than other parts of the globe.
- Himalaya Healthcare to cultivate endangered plants to develop new drugsHerbal drugs and personal care product maker Himalaya Healthcare plans to cultivate endangered plants to develop new drugs, a company execu...
- 21 new species discovered in BhutanIn a boost to Bhutan's rich biodiversity, 21 new species of amphibians, insects, flowering and non-flowering plants have been discovered in...
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