Environment
Kashmiri man’s plastic venture turns scrap into success
Manzoor Ah Dar, a 50-year-old from Anantnag’s Turka-Tachloo village, rose from a humble background devoid of formal education to become an inspiring entrepreneur
Maharashtra village quells drought for a brighter future
The united efforts of the villagers at Konambe in Maharashtra have transformed a drought-prone region into a thriving example of water conservation.
Coexisting with reptiles
Situated along Tamil Nadu's East Coast Road (ECR), just a stone's throw from Mahabalipuram, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is India's foremost herpetology centre and perhaps the only reptilian zoo.
Ladakh’s age-old chuspon water-use system gives hope
As the surge of tourism threatens to tip the fragile balance in Ladakh, hope exists in villages like Sakti on the outskirts of Leh, where traditional systems continue to govern land and water use.
Drones patrol night sky to monitor Nagarhole elephants
In the untamed world of Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, where nature’s secrets are guarded by the moon’s silver light, the thermal drone stands as a sentinel of the night — a saviour of both beast and man.
Dwindling snowfall leading to water crisis in Ladakh
As valleys in Ladakh rely on snowfall and glaciers for their water needs, unpredictable weather changes are leading to water scarcity, severely affecting the livelihood of villagers.
Turning towards golden grass to conserve great Indian bustard
In an effort to save the endangered great Indian bustard, farmers in Rajasthan are regrowing the sewan grass that provides a good habitat for the birds.
‘Collaboration is key to protect water bodies’
We need to look back at our ancestors to learn the best practices about river and water conservation in India, says Shri Krishna of Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI).
How Sutlej river is bearing the brunt of climate change
As this year's monsoon in Punjab wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states like Punjab and Rajasthan, the Sutlej river emerged as a central character in this narrative of devastation.
Assam rhinos in safe hands
Rhinoceros conservation is not easy in Assam, but sustained efforts from officials and the community to curb poaching have yielded successful results, making the northeastern state nothing less than a haven for the herbivore.
‘Poaching of rhinos: You cannot save animals only with guns’
For Rathin Barman, a teacher who turned towards wildlife conservation over 20 years back, the unknown challenges of rescuing animals is exciting. He reflects on his work with rhinos and other animals in Assam.
Meet the Karnataka man measuring rainfall for 47 years
This farmer of Dakshina Kannada district has followed in his father’s footsteps and has weather data for about 17,500 days, a treasure for climate researchers.
Karnataka village doctor’s green revolution
Dr Tejaswi HJ, a doctor in Karnataka’s Hassan district, has turned the weed-infested land surrounding a government hospital in Karle village into a thriving mini-forest with over 1,500 plants and fruit-bearing trees.
Artist aims to draw a sustainable future in Western Ghats
An artist from Karnataka has set up a centre for creativity and conservation in Shivamogga district to address the environmental and agricultural challenges of the region.
Reviving humpback mahseer in Cauvery’s hidden world
The Karnataka forest and fisheries departments have launched a recovery project for the critically endangered orange-finned mahseer, a fish native to the Cauvery river and known as the ‘tiger of water’.
Sustainable farming: Kerala village women sow seeds of change
Women in Wayanad district of Kerala are conserving native varieties of vegetable seeds, ushering economic prosperity and ensuring sustainable agriculture.
The menace called single-use plastic bag
Single-use plastic bags pose a serious threat to the environment. The issue can’t be resolved merely by focusing on the supply side and ignoring the demand from consumers.
Odisha’s vanishing tasar silkworm needs safety cocoon
Multi-pronged efforts have been launched to protect Similipal’s Modal ecorace silkworms, but more needs to be done to ensure that our future generations can continue to marvel at the delicate tasar silk produced by them.
Gypsum jam: Rampant mining troubles Kashmir villagers
Villagers in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir continue to suffer from health issues related to air and noise pollution even as complaints to officials against gypsum mining lie unattended.
Maharashtra village blossoms into green haven
With over 32,000 trees flourishing under its care, and waste management and healthcare upgrades under its belt, Gamewadi village in Maharashtra is now marching towards becoming a tourist hub for nature lovers.