Blog (Wildlife & Biodiversity)

Closeup of a tiget at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Wildlife & Biodiversity

India must now manage its conservation success

Ravi Chellam
5 min read
The government’s urge to keep increasing the number of tiger reserves and the obsession with ‘fortress conservation’ are not based in science, prevailing socio-economic, political and cultural realiti ...
A tribal family outside their home in Mavinhalla, on the foothills of Ooty. Residents say tigers are often spotted near the village, raising concerns for the safety of people and livestock.
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Wildlife management must align with fundamental human rights

Ryan Lobo
6 min read
Human-animal conflict in India stems from strict protection policies and unchecked rise in big cat numbers
A tiger in the Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Big cat diplomacy: Protecting them is about safeguarding ecosystems, livelihoods and planetary health

S P Yadav
5 min read
India’s conservation experience demonstrates that large carnivore conservation is possible even within densely populated and development-intensive landscapes
India’s hidden underground fungi could hold clues for medicine, mining, and even space exploration
Naga cuisine is not a provincial or tribal oddity but a sophisticated culinary tradition worthy of national and international attention
As wildlife tourism faces growing local opposition, it’s important to review what guides the safari gaze, how it is perceived, and who it supports
Allium przewalskianum and Allium stracheyi are traditionally utilised for culinary, seasoning, and medicinal purposes in the Himalayan region.
Was there a judicial balancing between the Great Indian Bustard and solar panels in ‘MK Ranjitsinh v Union of India’?
The dead fish at Delhi’s Sanjay Lake are evidence of how fragile Indian cities have become in the face of climate stress
Spilling the tea on World Dhole Day
Nature in a bottle: How essential oils are shaping a greener future
The tale of Jai, Vidarbha’s iconic tiger, and his descendants is the story of the striped cat in today’s India
Indigenous seeds showcased at Vidarbha Beej Samvardhan Samvad.
International Biological Diversity Day 2026: How Odisha’s tribal seed keepers are rebuilding biodiversity for a warmer future
The Dubare Elephant Camp tragedy exposes a deeper crisis
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