The next pandemic? It's already here for Earth's wildlifeThe highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1), otherwise known as bird flu, has killed millions of birds and unknown num...
12 Mar, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
Researchers come across unique egg-laying mammal & tree-dwelling shrimps!This one-of-a-kind mammal, known as Attenborough's long-beaked echidna and named for Sir David, has the quills of a hedgehog, the snout of ...
17 Nov, 2023, 09.03 AM IST
Egg-laying mammal named after Sir David Attenborough rediscovered after decadesThe Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a species presumed to be extinct, has been spotted in Indonesia using camera traps. This egg-laying...
10 Nov, 2023, 08.40 PM IST
Unveiling the enigmatic Dumbo Octopus: Secrets from the abyssThe Dumbo Octopus, also known as Grimpoteuthis, is a mysterious deep-sea creature with oversized fins resembling Dumbo the elephant. These ...
28 Sep, 2023, 09.32 PM IST
Remembering Satyajit Ray, the writer. ‘Feluda’ series, ‘Indigo’ & other iconic books by the film-maker that should be in your TBR listOn the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, here's a look at his written works.
02 May, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industryHundreds of thousands of young salmon are dying in Northern California's Klamath River as low water levels brought about by drought allow a...
26 Jul, 2021, 07.52 PM IST
'Our children will starve’, say Pakistan farmers as locusts breed“This is the worst locust attack we have seen since 1993,” said Falak Naz, director general of crop protection at Pakistan’s Ministry of Fo...
18 Mar, 2020, 10.32 AM IST
Explore the world's oldest rainforests, or go snorkelling with your little ones: This summer plan an adventure with the familyA travel expedition takes learning out of a classroom into the real world.
01 Mar, 2018, 02.54 PM IST
Plan a quick getaway to Velas near Mumbai or Rajasthan's Kumbhalgarh FortET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
05 Mar, 2015, 06.34 AM IST
Sunday ET: Panoramic view of Himalayan peaks is one of the many sights on the way to Namik glacierNanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul were all resplendent with the sun shining on them as we turned our heads almost 180 degrees for the panor...
29 Jul, 2012, 03.00 AM IST
Bhutan: The Land of Thunder DragonBhutan had been on my mind for a very long time. Trips were planned a dozen times but the plans fizzled out at the 11th hour each time.
06 May, 2010, 01.29 AM IST
- 200 vultures sighted near China border
At a time when 99% of India's four crore vultures have died in the last three decades, the sighting of around 200 bearded variety of the sp...
29 Sep, 2009, 12.34 AM IST
- The travel industry to the rescue
Hector Souza, president of L'orient Travels,Mumbai,tells us how tourism can overcome recession and terrorism in India.
26 May, 2009, 12.11 AM IST
- Kathmandu: Calm and Content
A trip to Kathmadu lets you revel in the magnificence of the snowy Himalayas and the simple contentment of the Nepali people.
22 Jan, 2009, 05.26 AM IST
- National Zoological Park gets new family members
With the arrival of a couple of newborns, zoo officials have reasons to celebrate. Officials are taking special care to make the tiny ones ...
04 May, 2008, 04.41 AM IST
- Up close & personal in South Africa
Besides realising a lifetime’s dream of seeing superb wildlife and being awed by spectacular vistas, South Africa was truly a voyage of dis...
25 Oct, 2007, 05.09 PM IST
- Absolutely o-some!
A trip to an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, South Africa leaves simply o-struck!
09 Aug, 2007, 12.00 AM IST