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In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened next- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spaces
- Quote of the Day by Theodore Roosevelt: ‘If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for…’ – Why you shouldn't ignore the youngest US President’s innocuous take on fixing your own problems
- Third Eye: Online bonfire wood for Mahakumbh, dolphin census at Chilika lake, and stoking imaginationUttar Pradesh government introduces online system for buying bonfire wood to help Mahakumbh devotees bear cold. Depots are locatable via Go...21 Jan, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
- Beside Vasco da Gama’s tomb, 500 years later: A story of neglected opportunities to lure foreign touristsIndia’s tourism sector needs a fresh and dynamic approach. Leveraging colonial legacies and historical sites could attract more foreign vis...11 Jan, 2025, 10.53 PM IST
- This plant is becoming a big threat to U.S homes, here's whyInvasive plants tend to be posing a grave danger to the natural pattern of biodiversity as it rapidly continues to cut in on the habitats. ...10 Sep, 2024, 01.31 AM IST
- EaseMyTrip boss can't do without a smartwatch, device keeps him updated about fitnessNishant Pitti's likes watching the film 'The Shawshank Redemption'.31 Dec, 2019, 09.33 AM IST
- Miyawaki forests are no substitute for natural ones: ExpertsThe Japanese technique of growing dense plantations in a short time is being used by activists and cosmpaniesto increase green cover.13 Jun, 2019, 10.47 AM IST
- Scientists waiting for two more clearances for neutrino projectSince clearance for the project has become a politically-sensitive issue, scientists are waiting eagerly for the support of the Tamil Nadu ...09 Nov, 2018, 08.07 AM IST
- The story of Chinese Panda and its diplomatic strengthThe International Union for Conservation of Nature in September 2016 removed the giant panda from the endangered list of species after 28 y...08 Oct, 2017, 12.25 AM IST
- Ricoh signs agreement with WWF-India to provide need-based infrastructure supportWWF-India secretary general and CEO Ravi Singh said frontline staff in forests are the protectors of our natural habitats, responsible for ...22 Apr, 2016, 03.58 PM IST
- South Australia witnesses 17% increase in tourist arrivals from IndiaThe Indian traveller is now getting increasingly noticed among the busloads of Japanese and Chinese tourists at global tourist destinations.03 Mar, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
- Organised inter-state gangs behind killings of elephants: Monitoring network"Poaching for meat and other products like tail hair also pose threats to populations, especially in northeast India," it says.31 Aug, 2015, 05.03 PM IST
- UN's definition of 'climate finance' comes under scrutinyEven the UN's Standing Committee on Finance has called for a codified and clear definition of what entails "climate finance".04 Dec, 2014, 03.05 PM IST
- Prince William to visit Japan and China next yearDuke will spend three days in each country in February and March at the request of the government. He will visit cities including Tokyo, Be...27 Nov, 2014, 08.50 PM IST
- Four more wildlife sanctuaries to be set up in TNAs part of conservation efforts, Tamil Nadu government today proposed to create four wildlife sanctuaries in addition to the existing 10.03 May, 2013, 03.56 PM IST
- Four more wildlife sanctuaries to be set up in Tamil NaduAs part of conservation efforts, Tamil Nadu government on Thursday proposed to create four wildlife sanctuaries in addition to the existing...02 May, 2013, 04.04 PM IST
- Rumtek in Sikkim gets unique moss gardenSikkim has got its first moss garden at the Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden in Rumtek, some 24 kilometres to the south-west of Gangtok.18 Jun, 2012, 01.47 PM IST
- Chinese gangs seek to corner ivory tradeWith falling demand in Japan for ivory name seals, China is fast moving in to fill the gap.13 Nov, 2009, 06.19 PM IST
- 19 new species of flora and fauna in SikkimSikkim continues to maintain its pole position as the country's richest state in terms of bio-diversity with the WWF saying that 19 new spe...03 Sep, 2009, 04.58 PM IST
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