Nature
India’s tiger population recovery is a complex work-in-progress
A new study reveals the complex factors influencing tiger recovery and survival in India. While the tiger habitat significantly expanded, local extinctions still occurred...
Smog screen over Jammu
Dr Rakesh Verma
The pervasive issue of smog, a dangerous mixture of smoke and fog, significantly impacts air quality and public health across the globe....
The courage and legacy of mahouts in Assam’s Kaziranga
The elephants and their mahouts of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve play an essential role in the management of the park. Mahouts help...
Overtourism: Clear and Present Danger in Himalayan Valley
Flood risk study of Himalayan valley highlights unregulated tourism as a cause. Mongabay India correspondent Arathi Menon reports from Kullu valley
Kullu valley is an...
BRAHMI: The Holistic Herb
Prof Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan
The name Brahmi is derived from the word 'Brahma' or 'Brahman', which is the mythical creator in Hindu mythology. The...
Indian savannas: New remote sensing study spotlights misclassification and flawed tree-planting
Regarded as ‘degraded forests’, Indian savannas have been historically misclassified and understudied. A new remote sensing study used tree cover as a metric to...
Buckwheat Have it for nutritional benefits
Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather
Buckwheat (Fagopyrumesculentum), known as TrombiTchut in the local Himalayan dialect in warwan area, Thootha in Padder holds significant cultural and nutritional...
Two decades since the tsunami, Andaman’s mangroves are still changing
After the 2004 tsunami, mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are still changing. A mass mortality of mangroves was followed by a slower...
Sohanjana: The Miracle Tree
Prof (Dr.) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan
Sohanjana, known as 'the miracle tree' is renowned for its ability to treat variety of ailments, including chronic diseases...
Beautiful Birds of Kashmir
Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna
The Kashmir valley is renowned for its natural beauty, replete with vibrant flora and a profusion of avian species. As one...
BRAHMA KAMAL A Flower of Legends and Lore
Prof Vikas Sharma, Abeeda Mushtaq
Brahma kamal is not just a botanical wonder; it is also steeped in Hindu mythology and folklore as according to...