8 common birds in india you can spot in urban areasDiscover the feathered friends that call India's bustling cities home. From rooftops to gardens, these birds are a common sight and a delig...
Listening to birdsongIn a noisy city, birdsong offers a peaceful contrast. These sounds remind us of nature's presence. Birdsong feels like poetry amidst the ur...
NTPC Bongaigaon plant becomes the new nest for migratory birdsThe station has made sincere efforts to capture the movement of these birds at NTPC Bongaigaon through a short film, " Mainstreaming Biodiv...
The birds that flockSuch is the bubble of hope in which I have survived. It is also a reminder of the fragility of life and its everyday presence, which we ign...
Large number of crows, mynas, herons found dead in Jharkhand's Dumka, bird flu suspectedDistrict Animal Husbandry Officer Awadhesh Kumar Singh said 40-50 birds were found dead at the Pokharia village near Mohulpahari in the Shi...
Killing with kindness, kind ofEven those humans who are evidently not fond of dogs behave themselves in the precincts of the park. They had better. For, at least in the ...
Royal wedding gift of the year: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will donate to Mumbai charity next monthMyna Mahila Foundation is among seven charities hand-picked by the royal couple.
From a multi-city marathon in Rajasthan to a day out at Karnala: Here's what to do on your long weekendsThere's something for everyone.
From the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest to the caves of Meghalaya ,this Diwali, embrace an eco-friendly approach to travelLeave the chaos of the city behind this festive season to celebrate the joy of nature with loved ones.
Winged migrants arrive early this season to VaduvoorWell ahead of the migratory season, a larger number of local migratory birds have made to Vaduvoor birds sanctuary in Tiruvarur district re...
Migratory birds start arriving at Point Calimere sanctuaryMigratory birds have started arriving at the Point Calimere sanctuary on Vedaranyam coast here with authorities taking extensive measures t...
- Sunjoy Monga talks about the changing sparrow habitat
On World Sparrow Day (March 20) TOI spoke to naturalist, writer and photographer, Sunjoy Monga about the changing sparrow habitat and the d...
- House sparrows losing battle against rapid urbanisation
The house sparrow is now the fourth most commonly-sighted bird in India, with the first three being the Rock Pigeon, which has emerged as t...
Sparrows lose homes in urban jungleSparrows seems to be flying out in search of another habitat.The house sparrows, the most commonly sighted bird in the country, is graduall...
Delhi adopts humble sparrow as its state birdTill some years back, the house sparrow was the quintessential ‘chidiya’, the most common image to come to mind when one discussed birds in...
Myna bird in Australia threatening its native species: StudyThe Indian myna bird which was introduced in Australia in 1862 to control insects in Melbourne's market garden is now posing a threat to so...
- Fresh lease of life for Karnala Bird Sanctuary
Bird watchers and conservationists can heave a sigh of relief as the Centre has shot down a road-widening proposal that would have caused d...