Environment Where would the proposed Forest Conservation Rules leave forest dwellers?Divya TrivediThe results can be disastrous for both indigenous communities and the environment.
Biological Diversity Act Corporate control over biodiversity? That’s what this new Bill would like to seeRitwick Dutta
Mumbai Climate Action Plan Going green: Mumbai's promising Climate Action Plan restrained by prevailing development policiesLyla Bavadam
Biological Diversity Act Corporate control over biodiversity? That’s what this new Bill would like to seeRitwick DuttaThe Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill marks a significant shift from the democratic thrust of the existing law to one that favours corporate contr
Conservation On the turtle’s trail Lyla BavadamThe satellite-tagging of five Olive Ridley turtles marks the beginning of a milestone project in sea turtle conservation on the western coast of India
Photography In search of exotic birds“EVERY feather, every feather” is the motto of bird photographers. To go after an elusive, near-threatened bird into the subtropical forest in the
Climate Change How to stay safe in a heat waveDeutsche WelleHeat waves are common in India and Pakistan, but this year is hotter than ever before. Here's how to stay safe when temperatures soar.
Mulch munchersGeetha IyerMillipedes, which are “looked down upon”, contribute to conservation by breaking down wood and leaves and increasing soil mineralisation. They als
Millipedes Mulch munchers: How millipedes contribute to conservationGeetha IyerMillipedes, which are “looked down upon”, contribute to conservation by breaking down wood and leaves and increasing soil mineralisation. They als
Wildlife Butterflies as nature’s early warning systemVaithianathan KannanButterfly species need to be conserved in real landscapes, not only because they deserve it in their own right but also because of their usefulness as
Nature’s early warning systemVaithianathan KannanButterfly species need to be conserved in real landscapes, not only because they deserve it in their own right but also because of their usefulness as
Conservation The monarchs of Kashmir's mountainsText by G. Shaheed Photographs by Dr Jainy Maria KuriakoseWhile one side of the Kajinag National Park is home to the markhor, the elusive wild goat with spiralling horns, the other side boasts a variety of bi
Monarchs of the mountainsText by G. Shaheed Photographs by Dr Jainy Maria KuriakoseWhile one side of the Kajinag National Park is home to the markhor, the elusive wild goat with spiralling horns, the other side boasts a variety of bi
Environmental writing Being sensitive to bias in environmental writingLyla BavadamIn an article titled “Accurate Appellations”, Dr Asad Rahmani, former director of Bombay Natural History Society, points out the need for correct
Wildlife Thane creek soon to be Maharashtra’s first urban Ramsar site Lyla BavadamThe government of Maharashtra recently cleared the decks to declare the Thane creek the State’s first urban Ramsar site, which, if approved by the M
Behemoth studios in the era of pan-Indian films Yash Raj Films used to set trends, not follow them. Can it turn the tide?
SlideshowCaptured in timeAs independent India turns 75, some of the defining images of those seven decades.