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Rahul quotes Mahatma Gandhi over Avni's killing; BJP hits back

Rahul quotes Mahatma Gandhi over Avni's killing; BJP hits back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Reacting to Maneka Gandhi's criticism, the Maharashtra CM said that her word were harsh but he unerstands her feelings as she is also an animal lover.

Watch! When Salman makes fun of himself...

Watch! When Salman makes fun of himself...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The Tiger Zinda Hai stars, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, lend their support to a book about tigers, Silent Sentinels Of Ranthambore.

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

17-yr-old rape victim dies after sleeping pills overdose

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Kamla Nagar police station in-charge Vijay Sisodia on Wednesday said an inquiry is underway to find out how the girl got sleeping pills in the shelter home.

Bird woman: She shoots to conserve

Bird woman: She shoots to conserve

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

India's first female wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy shares her inspiring journey to success.

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Serial killer confusion in small-town South Korea, a struggling mission to save the tiger in the heartland of India, a slice-of-summer friendship by the Italian coast, Sukanya Verma lists a fascinating mix of must-watch fare on OTT this week.

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Protecting Kaziranga's rhinos from floods, poachers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

'Flooding forces the animals to disperse out of the park that, in turn, attracts the attention of poachers.'

Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after crow deaths in several districts

Bird flu alert in Rajasthan after crow deaths in several districts

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Animal Husbandry Department has set up a state-level control room and sent its teams to the districts for effective monitoring, they said.

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal gharial

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal gharial

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife names Udayan Rao Pawar Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal gharial

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal gharial

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife names Udayan Rao Pawar Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year

SC to hear plea seeking quashing of order to cull Nilgai, monkeys

SC to hear plea seeking quashing of order to cull Nilgai, monkeys

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A plea has been filed in Supreme Court seeking quashing and interim stay of three notifications of the Centre declaring Nilgai, monkey and wild boar as vermins for one year in the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

A dentist who's making people laugh

A dentist who's making people laugh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

At the age of 28 he's perhaps the only one in the country who's making cartoons on natural history.

Banks' NPAs never went away, they were only hidden

Banks' NPAs never went away, they were only hidden

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Indeed, there were frauds, and the politician-banker-industrialist nexus played a role in the rise of NPAs, but governance issues in Indian banking are far more nuanced and complex, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

She was a former army officer. Now, she hunts poachers in Africa

She was a former army officer. Now, she hunts poachers in Africa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

For four years, Kinessa Johnson served in the United States Army in Afghanistan. But now she protects some of Africa's most endangered wildlife.

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Some stunning pictures!

India's daily Covid infections see another spike with 17,000 cases

India's daily Covid infections see another spike with 17,000 cases

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,26,075.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

Don't take selfie with lions: Guj forest dept tells tourists

Don't take selfie with lions: Guj forest dept tells tourists

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Gujarat forest department has advised tourists and locals against taking "selfie with lions" to discourage them from getting dangerously close to the wild animal and putting their lives at risk, an official said.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

'I've let you guys down,' says Warner in moment of glory

'I've let you guys down,' says Warner in moment of glory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

"To go back there and be able to be reintegrated into grassroots, go back to grade cricket, put a smile on people's faces that way - it really helped me get to where I am today," said an emotional Warner won his third Allan Border Medal on Monday.

Bihar man wills half of his property to 2 elephants

Bihar man wills half of his property to 2 elephants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Akhtar Imam, chief manager of the Asian Elephant Rehabilitation and Wildlife Animal Trust, said he has been looking after elephants since the age of 12.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

Over 100 days later, no sign of 'Jai'

Over 100 days later, no sign of 'Jai'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Jai, the tiger, had been a firm favourite with tourists and conservationists alike.

Meet Prince Harry, the crocodile hunter!

Meet Prince Harry, the crocodile hunter!

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Photographs of Prince Harry wrestling a monster crocodile in the Northern Territory from the water have emerged

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

National Geographic was kind enough to let us display the winning images and honourable mentions from the four categories: Wildlife, Landscapes, Aerials, and Underwater.

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The price eclipsed the A$425,000 achieved by the late Don Bradman's baggy green when it was sold in 2003.

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

11 more die in Assam floods, toll rises to 47

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

A total of 1.79 lakh hectare agricultural land was submerged and around 90 per cent of rhino habitats -- the Kaziranga National Park and the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary -- are under water.

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The wildlife officials said the female adult blue bull has sustained injuries on her legs and the wounds are being treated by the department.

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As a politician, Yadav is amiable and a consensus-maker, not hamstrung by dogma.

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

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Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Zoos across India on 'highest' alert after tiger in US gets COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The female tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with COVID-19 in the US. It is suspected that she contracted the virus from a caretaker who was asymptomatic at that time.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday deployed multi-disciplinary teams in bird flu-affected areas of Kerala and Haryana, while Madhya Pradesh, where crows have died due to the influenza, banned the entry of chicken consignments from southern states for 10 days as a precautionary measure.

To save tigers, Madhya Pradesh has spent Rs 560 crore in 15 years

To save tigers, Madhya Pradesh has spent Rs 560 crore in 15 years

Rediff.com15 May 2016

e Madhya Pradesh government has spent Rs 560 crore in the last 15 years to shift villagers living within and around various tiger reserves and sanctuaries.

Olive Ridley turtles are back for nesting

Olive Ridley turtles are back for nesting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The sighting of 'tagged' turtles on February 22 night, the day mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles started this year, established the belief that these marine creatures prefer Odisha for laying eggs.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Rediff.com3 May 2019

National Geographic's 2019 Travel Photo contest is drawing to a close after six weeks of pictures from photographers around the world. The final week's selection of pictures includes rhinos drinking in a thunderstorm and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

15 BREATHTAKING photos from the wild

15 BREATHTAKING photos from the wild

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Here's a collection of 15 top images short-listed for the People's Choice Award (wildlife category).

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Researchers from wildlife conservation group World Wildlife Fund and the park's conservation academy found about 5.9 kg of plastic waste in the animal's stomach.

Maharashtra CM hopeful that 'Jai' the missing tiger will return

Maharashtra CM hopeful that 'Jai' the missing tiger will return

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The seven-year-old big cat went missing from Umred Karhandla wildlife sanctuary in April.