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What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
Human-lion conflict: 30 lions captured from forests in Gujarat in one monthGujarat's forest department captured around 30 lions in June due to rising human-lion conflicts, including two fatal attacks. While most we...
Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
J-K: 'Operation Sheruwali' enters 38th day in Rajouri, search and surveillance continuesOperation Sheruwali, a major counter-terrorism mission, continues for its 38th day in Rajouri's dense forests, with security forces relentl...
SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress' 'sudden' death; NTCA seeks reportA special investigation team is probing the mysterious death of a tigress in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. The big cat,...
Proverb of the day: 'A cat may go to a monastery, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on fundamental nature, intrinsic characteristics, surroundings, authenticity and self-acceptance, behavioral consistency and realistic expectationsProverb of the Day: "A cat may go to a monastery, but she still remains a cat" is an Ethiopian saying that explains how a person's basic na...
Delhi HC asks CAT to re-examine plea challenging Forest Service exam answer keyThe Delhi High Court has directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to re-examine a Forest Service exam candidate's challenge to th...
This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossibleJaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendón mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, uns...
Karnataka restores full jungle safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole tiger reservesJungle safaris are back at Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves following the state government's approval of a technical committee's repo...
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava sentenced to seven years in assault, extortion case involving forest officialsA significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentence...
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
The original Aam AadmiUnboxed, a podcast from Azim Premji University, explores India's deep-rooted mango obsession. Hosts Sharmadip Basu, Amit Basole, and Divya ...
Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening tiesExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a series of high-level meetings in Ulaanbaatar, strengthening India-Mongolia ties. Discus...
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The piece argues that people often limit themselves by focusing only on immediate concerns and overlooking the abundance around them. Drawi...
Buddhist wisdom of the day: 'You can only lose what you hold on to' - a timeless lesson on finding freedom and peace through detachmentHolding onto things that no longer serve us, like past relationships or resentments, leads to unhappiness and burnout. Buddhist wisdom of t...
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...
Buddhist wisdom of the day: ‘If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace', a lesson on detachment and inner peaceBuddhist teacher Ajahn Chah taught that peace is found in letting go. His wisdom highlights that suffering stems from attachment to outcome...