India needs to set a new conservation agenda for mahseer

Historical misidentification, release into wrong areas as well as dam construction, all are imperilling this most iconic of Asia’s …

Why are fish not considered wildlife in India, ask piscean experts

Fish species, especially those found in Indian freshwaters, will become extinct if legal protection is not provided, experts say

What is in a name? Plenty if you are this fish

The hump-backed mahseer, native to South India, has been given a scientific name in a race to save it from extinction

Iconic Indian fish on the verge of extinction, says study

The Humpback Mahseer is being replaced by non-native, blue-finned outsiders, which have been artificially bred and introduced in the river

Environmental fallout of cooperation

Whether energy cooperation will benefit the environment or create problems in South Asia depends largely on whether hydropower is considered …