SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

The Supreme Court on Monday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to get a fact-finding inquiry conducted against Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at Gujarat's......

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

The Supreme Court on Monday said there was "no contravention of law" while accepting a clean chit given by its special investigation team to Vantara, the zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre......

Tiger parts trade: India to oppose China's demand

With poaching of tigers causing an alarming situation, India will press the international community to oppose China's demand for lifting of ban on trade in body parts of the big cats. The issue......

India seeks clarification over China's intent

Expressing surprise over the reports that China was planning to lift its ban on trade in tiger parts, India has sought clarification from a United Nations forum in which China a few days ago had......

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

According to sources, around 3,000 people are involved in the shady business, notes T E NarasimhanIn a small room with asbestos sheets for a roof in Aathimur village, Pavithra, 23, recently......