Elephants can socialise and forage in all-male groups, shows study
The findings could help develop conflict-mitigation strategies, says a researcher. ...
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For children: Why kindness and compassion go a long way and make you happy
An excerpt from ‘Kind Hearts!’, by Gauranga Darshan Das.(kindness) Pexels One stormy...
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Before the 21st century’s climate grief, there was Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay’s 1939 novel Aranyak’
Few works in world literature have understood that the destruction of nature is inseparable from...
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Why many villages oppose a programme that rewards companies that plant trees
Communities say the green credits programme has blocked them from land they once used. Meanwhile,...
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Folk tale from Tripura: A man turns into a gibbon after plucking the mythical Kherengbar flower
An excerpt from ‘Voices in the Wind: Folktales, Folklore and Spirit Stories from the Himalaya’,...
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From Araku’s coffee farmers, a model to tackle climate change
Many cultivators in the Andhra Pradesh region rely on a natural farming practices. ...
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In a new book, an evolutionary biologist explains why blue didn’t ‘exist’ a few centuries ago
An excerpt from ‘Extraordinary: Stories of Science from Everyday Life’, by Aparna Agarwal.(Blue)...
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In the Himalayas, hardy buckwheat is a reliable alternative to failing crops
The crop is suited to poor soils, high altitudes, and short growing seasons. Its flowers also...
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Great Nicobar project could wipe out species newly discovered on the island, experts fear
New insects, birds and reptiles continue to be found on the island, some found nowhere else. The...
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Beyond the hype, millet cultivation is a challenge
Harvesting difficulties, labour and even climate effects alongside inadequate institutional...
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Air quality: India sets own standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says Centre
The global ranking of cities for air pollution levels ‘is not being conducted by official...
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India’s youth suicide epidemic reflects a crisis of silence, fear and a lack of support systems
Suicide is the leading cause of death among youth aged 15-29 in India. But prevention systems are...
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For children: In the Himalayas, Quillo, a baby hedgehog and Loni, a vegan wolf, go looking for a yak
An excerpt from ‘The Dandelions Have It’, by Sohini Sen. A collage from the book. “What...
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Plant-based diet with less meat will be good for humans and the world, says Lancet Commission
Focusing on sustainability while reducing food waste and improving production will help feed the...
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The milk industry produces tonnes of wastewater. Plant-based coagulants can help clean up
Papaya seeds, lemon peels and powdered drumstick were the alternatives put to the test.(MILK)...
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Is population decline good for nature? Japan shows that may not be the case
Research shows that biodiversity recovery needs to be actively managed, especially in depopulating...
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How coffee agrofarms can support forest conservation
Since the crop relies on shade, seeds otherwise cleared during canopy pruning can be ‘rescued’ for...
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Disposal is a challenge as coconut husks pile up across Indian cities amid high summer demand
Tender coconut husk is biodegradable and has extensive uses. But it takes a long time to degrade...
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Folk tale from the Nicobar Islands: Greedy humans take advantage of a kind mahogany tree
An excerpt from ‘Once Upon a Beginning: Incredible Origin Stories from India’, by Nalini...
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Photo essay: Nine ways of seeing deserts as landscapes of richness – not symbols of failure
The urge to ‘fix’ the desert reflects a false understanding about India’s drylands. To many...
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