WestBridge Capital and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies in research centre tie-upThe two will engage with policy leaders on issues such as climate change and look at using the research grant to offer sustainable business...
Scientists call for rethink of India's British-era forest fire policiesKarnataka’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Punati Sridhar told ET Magazine around 550 hectares would have been severely affected, t...
A Mexican bug can solve Karnataka's Weed problemThe bug, called Lantana Lace (tingid), was found in parts of Bandipur tiger reserve in Karnataka this month, feasting on lantana weeds and ...
Attention, food-lovers! Get ready for native ingredients & 'platying' techniquesA good meal is like a great show, something that lives on in your reminiscence later on.
1,035 elephants rule tiger bastion Corbett Tiger ReserveAs per the recent elephant estimation exercise conducted in Uttarakhand in June, Corbett Tiger Reserve has emerged as one of the main basti...
- Jumbo rules in tiger hotbed Corbett
For those who equated Corbett with just tigers, think again. As per the recent elephant estimation exercise conducted in Uttarakhand in Jun...
Alien species threaten Indian ecosystems: GovernmentInvasive alien species like Lantana and Cuscutta pose a threat to the ecosystems and lead to loss of biodiversity of the country, the gover...
- More bears seen in Kotagiri, forest dept sets up cages
Villagers living in the Kotagiri area have been living in trepidation after many claimed to have seen sloth bears in different places in th...
- Foresters step up chop down of invasive plant types in TN
The forest department has intensified its efforts to eradicate invasive plant species that pose a threat to native varieties and the natura...
- In a first, DU college sets up handmade paper recycling unit
"We have decided not to purchase any paper for official use now, we will recycle it here on campus and use it for all files and other purpo...
German government sanctions Rs 320-crore for ecosystem study project for Himachal PradeshUnder the project, to be implemented in five years, a major task would be reclamation of cultivable land by weeding out Lantana grass.
- Srivilliputhur sanctuary to raise fodder trees for resident animals
With ample rain inside Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, the forest department here has commenced a drive to raise fodde...
- Poisonous plant killed 51 cheetals in Kanha
Regular consumption of Lantana camara, a poisonous plant found in abundance in the forest areas, has been found to be the cause behind the ...
- 15 MP villagers turn 312 hectare of barren land into man made forest
A small group of 15 people from a village called, Takhla Khurd, in Madhya Pradesh has with their hard work, dedication and willpower turned...
- Melghat tiger reserve has good scope for meadows
Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district, one of the oldest tiger reserves in India established in 1973, has unique and excellent grassla...
- Exploring the exotic birdlife of Jim Corbett national park
Apart from its recognition as national tiger reserve, Jim Corbett natioanl park also boasts of mahaseer and exotic birdlife which enthralls...
- Indian cities to host Australian film fest
Cineastes in Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore can look forward to watch some classy Australian films as 13 of them will be screened in these ...