A fascinating new book documents the beauty and plight of parrots through rare stamps, highlighting their endangered status and conservation challenges. (Story by Anand Singh) (Pics courtesy: Endangered Parrots of the World—On Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes)
15 December,2024 12:33 PM IST | Jyoti ShuklaAs December approaches, flamingos start marking their arrival in Mumbai. Greater and Lesser flamingos, often referred to as the "pink visitors," were recently observed at the holding pond near the Bhandup pumping station, located within the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. (Photos Courtesy: Rajesh Sanap, via Ranjeet Jadhav)
11 December,2024 01:44 PM IST | Raaina JainAir pollution has been a persistent issue in the national capital for the past few days. Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484. (Pics: PTI/AFP)
18 November,2024 07:33 PM IST | Raaina JainScientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and colour". (Report: AFP)
15 November,2024 11:27 AM IST | Raaina JainWith flamingo-spotting season returning soon, here’s our list of locations around Mumbai and guided tours to sign up for. (Story by Kanisha Softa)
08 November,2024 12:12 PM IST | Jyoti ShuklaDelhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Thursday as per latest available data. The air quality index was 336 at 7:30 AM according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. As Diwali 2024 approaches, the city is struggling with smog and air pollution. (Pics: PTI/AFP)
24 October,2024 01:37 PM IST | Raaina JainIndian industrialist Ratan Tata was not only known for his business acumen but also for many other things in his life of 86 years. One of the many was his love for dogs and stray animals. As Tata passes away, here is a look at his love for dogs not only inside but also outside his home and his constant effort to care for them
10 October,2024 02:15 PM IST | Nascimento PintoA new public art initiative in Mumbai aims to raise awareness about the broader environmental consequences of modern life, from pollution to wildlife habitat destruction. This art project by Vantara features three wildlife-inspired sculptures displayed across key locations in Mumbai, each portraying the challenges animals face due to human activity.
04 October,2024 05:22 PM IST | Raaina JainOn World Elephant Day, Every year August 12, is celebrated as World Elephant Day across the globe to reaffirm mankind's collective pledge to conserve one of the most iconic species on the planet. This year's theme is personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance and environmental importance
12 August,2024 02:43 PM IST | Social MediaThe wings of the world's tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as they whizz around tourists visiting a private Cuban garden that has become a haven for the declining species. The bee hummingbird, which measures just five to six centimeters (two inches) long, is only found in Cuba. Its losses have been huge, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) saying it has disappeared from many areas due to deforestation. (Report and Images: AFP)
13 July,2024 02:22 PM IST | Raaina JainParts of coastal Texas were evacuated due to warnings of flooding and power outages as the southern US state braces for the Monday arrival of Beryl, which is threatening to make landfall as a hurricane. (Source and Images: AFP)
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