A recent genome study of elephants in India sheds new light on their population, divergence, and history. The study ...

Heavy rains in Nepal worsened flooding in Bihar, severely impacting villages between the Kosi river’s embankments, where around 10 lakh people reside. Structural constructions, narrowing river width, ...

Water hyacinth, an invasive weed, is fuelling entrepreneurial ventures and supporting women’s financial growth in safe and hygienic workspaces. The weed is available in abundance, easy to work with ...

India’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan has been at least a year in the making. The 23 targets and goals in the latest national plan align with broader targets set by the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. At the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia, countries are grappling with the ...

India’s conservation policies stifle agroforestry growth says a new working paper. Some other experts, disagree. India’s conservation focus and complex policies are preventing it from reaching its ...

The Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam is the only place in India with a population of feral horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of war horses from World War II, while other ...

The spiny-tailed lizard of Rajasthan is being poached and illegally traded for its meat, blood, oil, and skin. Grasslands razed to pave the way for agricultural lands and renewable energy projects, ...

Varkala cliffs offer snapshots of geological time covering millions of years. They sustain unique biodiversity, freshwater sources and fishing livelihoods. They are under threat from heavy rains, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A recent study has highlighted invasive plant species’ positive and negative impacts on human wellbeing. The impacts of invasive plants on human ...

Meghalaya’s living root architecture is testament to the use of traditional knowledge in sustainable living. Increased concretisation and tourism are threatening the living root structures. Villages ...

Butterflies in the Sundarbans and throughout South Asia are at increasing risk of extinction, mimicking a global trend. Scientists in South Asia are working to prevent the extinction of these ...