Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

The Aravali Hills -- one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world that spans approximately 700 km in length -- has long served as a natural shield for blocking sand and dust from the Thar Desert......

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in......

Maha steps up efforts to bring back elephant Mahadevi from Guj after stir

Maharashtra minister Prakash Abitkar on Friday said the efforts are on to bring back 36-year-old female elephant Mahadevi (also called Madhuri), from Vantara wildlife rescue, treatment, and......

Kolhapur: Thousands march to bring back Mahadevi from Vantara

Thousands of people participated in a 'silent march' in Kolhapur on Sunday, demanding that 36-year-old female elephant Mahadevi (also called Madhuri), be brought back from Vantara wildlife rescue,......

Draft promises changes in forest and wildlife laws but nothing official about it, yet

The proposed changes, as per the draft, could continue some of the existing conflict between wildlife protection regulations with the implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006, which gives rights......

Forest land: As India Inc cheers, rude shock awaits the tribals

As per revised rules every four tribals is likely to be displaced or affected by projects, as their habitations were rich in natural resources Image: Dongria Kondh tribe from the sacred Niyamgiri......

Govt rushes to ease green norms for industry

Amendments to six environmental laws likely in Budget session The National Democratic Alliance government is in a rush to relax green norms for industries to avoid frequent legislative......

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

High court orders Swan Telecom’s promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar......