Relive the era gone by in these heritage propertiesTake a break from cliche getaways to mountains, beaches and farmhouse retreats. Relive the past, the lost traditions of the colonial era, a...
10 Feb, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
Weekend break: Head to Bheemeshwari near Bengaluru or Bhimashankar near MumbaiTake a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here’s where you can head to.
20 Apr, 2017, 05.17 AM IST
How top companies are blending CSR with responsible growthA study reveals that only a third of the firms are taking a long-term view of responsible business and total CSR spend is less than the gov...
19 Sep, 2016, 09.22 AM IST
Now, an atlas to help save Madhya Pradesh fish MahseerWhile radio-collaring of tigers is now common, an atlas for the endangered state fish of Madhya Pradesh — Narmada Mahseer (Tor tor) — is be...
20 Aug, 2016, 08.38 PM IST
Wildlife board's Ken-Betwa riders don't impress expertsThe Ken-Betwa river-linking project, which promises to resolve Bundelkhand's water crisis, will not only submerge a considerable area insid...
19 May, 2016, 03.19 PM IST
36 animal, plant species endangered in GujaratIn reply to a question by Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani, the minister stated that 20 species of animals and 16 of plants are endanger...
09 May, 2016, 09.24 PM IST
- Saving Mahseer: Forest dept set for in-situ conservation in STR
Team of forest officials and experts on the fish would conduct a primary survey of the STR area by the month end."We have been trying our b...
06 May, 2016, 05.59 AM IST
Experts worry for unprotected areasHaryana and parts of the scrub forests in Delhi's Ridge or the grasslands along the Yamuna that are rich in wildlife, being outside protect...
27 Feb, 2016, 02.03 PM IST
Mahindra & Mahindra tops CSR list in India even as companies scale up operationsOnly about 18% of all companies surveyed met the mandatory 2% spending norm. Not a single services company features in the Top 10.
26 Oct, 2015, 05.38 PM IST
Conservation project helps revive Mahseer in riversA four-decade-old conservation project has enabled the return of Mahseer in Indrayani river.Experts say the endemic fish, which can only be...
31 Aug, 2015, 05.57 AM IST
Tired of hill stations and sun-kissed beaches? Plan a fishing trip for your next holidaySpecialised firms are taking people on fishing trips to locations in Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Andaman, Goa and Northeast,etc.
03 Jul, 2015, 06.24 PM IST
- Tata Power supplies 10,000 healthy Mahseer fingerlings to Hira Bambai reservoir
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has supplied 10,000 healthy Mahseer fingerlings to Hira Bambai reservoir near Nagpur.
11 May, 2015, 09.36 PM IST
- More migratory bird species sighted at Pong dam wetlands
The variety of migratory birds wintering in Pong wetlands, a Ramsar site, is growing by the year with ornithologists sighting new species a...
03 Feb, 2013, 06.50 AM IST
- Environment ministry refuses nod to three U’khand power projects
The environment ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) — the statutory body for forest clearances — has recommended that no forest land...
10 Jun, 2011, 03.35 AM IST
- Check out list of destinations for your dream holiday
If you’re the jaded traveller who’s been there and done that, take a trip to these fun, yet functional, destinations. Discover a whole new ...
25 Apr, 2011, 03.02 AM IST
- 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...
17 Dec, 2009, 06.15 AM IST
- Monsoon magic in Corbett National Park
Surprises and adventure were not part of the deal but our monsoon sojourn in Corbett National Park, in the foothills of the Himalayas, thre...
07 Aug, 2008, 12.45 AM IST