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- Anand Mahindra reveals hidden travel spot in Tamil Nadu that's like 'Munnar 30 years ago': How to visit, best time and more
- Supriya Sahu IAS is fascinated by this rare Nilgris plant: Even in harsh summer, its unique leaves can trap and store water to surviveIAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...01 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...13 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...09 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Conservation outlook of Western Ghats grim, says report06 Dec, 2020, 06.00 PM IST
- New snake species named after Uddhav Thackeray's sonThe new species was named 'Thackeray's cat snake' (scientific name 'Boiga thackerayi') for Tejas Thackeray's contribution to the discovery.27 Sep, 2019, 10.34 AM IST
- Bats in India like to live among coffee plantsIt turns out that when coffee plantations encroach on natural forest habitat, bats are happy to live in the coffee.24 Aug, 2015, 09.10 AM IST
- Centre to hold a crucial meeting on Western Ghats tomorrowEnvironment Minister Prakash Javadekar will hold a meeting tomorrow to review the progress of physical demarcation of Ecologically Sensitiv...06 Jul, 2015, 10.35 PM IST
- Population density may have hit Western Ghats ecosystem: Government"The transformation of the landscape may have affected the ecosystems of the Western Ghats," Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said.17 Jul, 2014, 08.53 PM IST
- Manohar Parrikar takes dig at MoEF over Western Ghats reportGoa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that "people sitting in Delhi" did not know "the ground reality".07 Feb, 2014, 06.33 PM IST
- Zoological Survey of India to study animals found in Western GhatsThe Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) will conduct a detailed study of animals found outside the protected areas of Western Ghats in the sta...25 Nov, 2013, 01.01 AM IST
- No protection to 63% of Western Ghats is perilousThe central government's in principle acceptance of the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats, which will exclude 63% of the area from cons...27 Oct, 2013, 06.57 AM IST
- Only a third of Western Ghats to be 'ecologically sensitive'Only a third of the 1.64-lakh-sq-km Western Ghats is to be declared as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).19 Oct, 2013, 02.47 AM IST
- Indian Biodiversity Congress to begin from SundayTo sensitize the public, government and other stake holders about the conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity of Western Gh...07 Dec, 2012, 03.09 PM IST
- Conservation body wants international monitoring of Western GhatsAmid debate over conservation of Western Ghats, recently added to Unesco’s list of iconic places, a world heritage advisory body has recomm...12 Jul, 2012, 05.41 AM IST
- Western Ghats on Unesco shortlistThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) recently shortlisted the Western Ghats for inclusion in the W...24 May, 2011, 05.02 AM IST
- KTK seeks Centre's help to study climate change in W GhatsWorried over the potential negative impact of global warming on Western Ghats, Karnataka is seeking the Centre's help to set up a research ...24 Aug, 2009, 05.04 PM IST
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