IN PHOTOS: Dev gudis of Bastar get a new lease of life

Across India, sacred groves are known by many names. In Jharkhand, they are generally called sarnas; in Chhattisgarh, dev gudis, which means the …

Tiger survey: Census work covers 400 sq km in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist territory

Indravati Tiger Reserve had three tigers in 2018-19

IN PICTURES: The vibrant, colourful world of Bastar’s haat bazaars

Colourful bamboo baskets, laughter of women sipping away at mahua, sweets to devour — haat bazaars of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, are a different …

Fighting malnutrition, 4 meals a day: Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon shows the way

Anganwadi workers cook meals and personally deliver them to homes across 3 blocks of Rajnandgaon district 

Hostile terrain, hesitancy, Maoists: Bastar has its own COVID-19 vaccination challenges

Door-to-door campaigns, mitanins (health volunteers) have helped ward off rumours 

‘One snow leopard gets killed every day’

As India has a sizeable proportion of the global snow leopard distribution range, it has an important role to play in conservation of the world&…

Expect more elephant raids during paddy harvest in Dooars this year

Many COVID-19 returnees have cultivated paddy this year during the monsoon due to the lack of work and livelihood opportunities

Agencies working towards making Haiderpur wetland in west UP a Ramsar site

Haidepur is significant as it supports rich biodiversity, offers livelihood opportunities for locals

Kaziranga braces to curb human-wildlife conflict ahead of monsoon

Water levels rise inside the park every year, prompting animals to move highlands in areas of heavy settlements

World Turtle Day 2020: Here's an app for you to aid conservation

Kurma mobile application lets users collate, exchange data on turtles

Solar lift irrigation helps Gumla farmers move away from diesel pump sets

More than 200 farmers in three blocks of the Jharkhand district went the green way to reduce dependance on monsoon rains   

40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

About 250 gharials have been released in the river since 2014

Protecting peatlands can help attain climate goals

Peatland degradation can trigger release of stored carbon. A UN report underlined ways to map and monitor them

Seed money: Chironji ensures cash supply for forest dwellers

When it comes to minor forest produce, chironji plays a key role in keeping the rural economy going

पहली बार जलवायु परिवर्तन से लड़ने वाले काबुली चने के जीन की पहचान

पहली बार वैज्ञानिकों ने जीनोम सिक्वेसिंग के जरिए काबुल�…

पलामू टाइगर रिजर्व को रेलवे की तीसरी लाइन से खतरा

रेलवे ने पलामू टाइगर रिजर्व में तीसरी लाइन बिछाने का क…

मूर्मू ने समझा मर्म

आदिवासियों की जमीन से जुड़े कानूनों को कमजोर करने के दौर �…

सिकिया पर संकट

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Haryana's sex ratio success a result of behavioural change or fudged data?

The state's achievement comes at a time the Census’ Sample Registration System survey paints a grim picture for the country

Survival of rarest birds found in eastern Himalayas at risk

Deforestation, shifting cultivation and conversion of forests for plantations have led to massive loss of forests

The world needs to feed 9 bln by 2050 and digitisation can help

Food and Agriculture Organization report favours information and communication technologies to improve farmers' access to timely data

Need to focus on stable forests for climate change mitigation: Study

The research reveals that saving stable forests is more important than just preventing deforestation

Third railway line through Palamu Tiger Reserve threatens to increase human-elephant conflict

Expert says it’s a vital passage used for crossing by elephants coming from Baresarh in Latehar district to Betla National Park and back

Researchers identify climate change-resilient chickpea genes

The first-ever successful genome sequencing of chickpea means the development of new varieties with high yields, and no pests and diseases, …

Rare takes on the year just passing by

Being a Down To Earth reporter entails merging the personal with the professional. The magazine you so dearly own has a fascinating world hidden …