News for 'wildlife'

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.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

OCI cardholders need special nod for 'Tabligh', other activities in India

OCI cardholders need special nod for 'Tabligh', other activities in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are required to take a special permission from the central government if they want to be involved in any missionary, 'Tabligh' or journalistic activities in the country.

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.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea filed by an advocate has also sought issuance of guidelines for creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to tackle such incidents and filling up of vacancies in forest forces across the country.

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Netizens from India were quick to react, with most terming it as Pakistan's "national dress", a jab at the country's support to terror outfits on its soil.

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The episode will premiere on August 12 and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.

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 flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Assam flood: 90% of Kaziranga National Park submerged

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The staff and security personnel are performing their duties using mechanised and country boats to deal with any kind of eventualities, they said.

'Man-eater' tigress Avni killed in Maharashtra

'Man-eater' tigress Avni killed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The five-year-old tigress, known officially as T1, was the focus of a hunt for over past two months.

Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Uddhav's Instagram images impress all!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

That Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is an avid photographer is known to all and on Wednesday, he showed how good he is. The 59-year-old posted two images to his Instagram feed, which got everyone talking. The first of the two pictures that Thackeray shared shows flowers in bloom, while the second captures a golden field against a blue sky.

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Alaya, Taapsee win Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards were held in Mumbai on March 27.

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

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.

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).

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Gadgil and the report prepared by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by him are back in news after over two dozen people lost their lives in landslides and flash floods in the past few days in the hilly regions of Western Ghats in central Kerala districts of Kottayam and Idukki.

DON'T MISS: Stunning pix from Maasai Mara

DON'T MISS: Stunning pix from Maasai Mara

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Noida-based Dr Pawan Sharma recently visited Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and shot these amazing pictures. Take a look!

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event.

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Gogoi seeks special force to protect Kaziranga rhinos

Gogoi seeks special force to protect Kaziranga rhinos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

With rhino poachers creating havoc in the Kaziranga National Park, the Assam government has sent a proposal to the Union government for raising a Rhino Protection Force with more than 1,200 personnel while National Investigative Agency's help would be sought to bust the international rhino-poaching racket.

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

Top 6: Getaways to beat the Delhi heat

Top 6: Getaways to beat the Delhi heat

Rediff.com19 May 2014

If you want to escape the sweltering Delhi summers, these are the places to visit.

Pix: When I saw a Giant Panda for the first time!

Pix: When I saw a Giant Panda for the first time!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

It looked fluffy and cute.

Now, jumbos get ambulance service in Kerala

Now, jumbos get ambulance service in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Elephants in Kerala will soon have the luxury of 'ambulance' service to transport sick and injured jumbos.

Udayan Rao Pawar bagged Natural History Museum's coveted photography award

Udayan Rao Pawar bagged Natural History Museum's coveted photography award

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Britain's Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife magazine names 14-year-old Udayan Rao Pawar the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

A control room has also been set up and the Strategic Health Operations Centre (SHOC) of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been activated, phone number for which is 011-23978046, a health ministry statement stated.

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

PIX: Tennis stars hang out with wild friends at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters, Hyeon Chung among others were made acquainted with snakes and crocs of a varied variety, and kissed and cuddled Koala bears on Wednesday.

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Conservationists are going to light up 5 per cent of the world's ivory in an attempt to deter poachers.

A prince who walked on the wild side

A prince who walked on the wild side

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'A Life With Wildlife is a must for all who are concerned about how a billion Indians will coexist with over 500 mammals and 1,300 birds, not to mention 25,000 flowering plant species in the new century,' says Mahesh Rangarajan.

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for victims.

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Say CHEESE!

Artists arise for Kaziranga

Artists arise for Kaziranga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Artists arise for Kaziranga.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

A festival of ancient spells and bewitching magic

A festival of ancient spells and bewitching magic

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Assam was once known as the land of magic while Mayong was believed to be the nerve-centre of sorcery. The tantriks or magicians here, it is claimed, could make people disappear and cure complicated ailments with their 'mantra'

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Bold and trendy! These outfits will steal your heart

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Six young designers from the INIFD, Bandra showcased their collection at the Bombay Times Fashion Week held in Mumbai.