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There are now 9,000 described species of amphibians officially

India, Feb. 5 -- Amphibians, one of the most imperiled groups of life forms on the planet, have now officially reached 9,000 described species, according to a new research paper. Amphibians reach 9,0... Read More


Meet Ibu Baron or The Baroness, the longest measured snake in the world. She measures almost 24 feet

India, Feb. 5 -- A giant female reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) discovered deep in the forests of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late last year is now believed to be the longest measu... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 3, 2026)

India, Feb. 5 -- NGT pulls up NMCG for inaction on unauthorised Ganga railway bridge; orders official accountability report by April 23. NGT seeks more detailed CGWA groundwater report by April 23, f... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 29, 2026)

India, Feb. 4 -- The National Green Tribunal reiterated strict compliance with its orders on Narmada river rejuvenation, directing quarterly reviews by Madhya Pradesh's environment department A joint... Read More


Kerala's debt write-off for Wayanad landslide survivors marks a new chapter in disaster justice

India, Feb. 4 -- When the massive landslides tore through Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Kerala's Wayanad district in July 2024, they did more than wipe out houses, plantations, and livelihoods. They a... Read More


My Food Story: A 'useless weed' to dispel false notions

India, Feb. 4 -- In my area, Patharchatta (Kalanchoe pinnata) always grew quietly in corners-on old walls, near drains, or at the edge of gardens. Most people considered it a useless weed and removed ... Read More


My Food Story: An all-purpose tuber from Himachal's forests

India, Feb. 4 -- Last winter, on a very cold morning at school, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back after reaching my office. The weather was freezing and the pain made it difficult to sit comfort... Read More


My Food Story: Sweet scents from the snowy Vale

India, Feb. 4 -- My fondest memory of Kashmiri saffron kehwa takes me back to my winters at home. Whenever it snowed or the days grew really cold, my mother would make this golden, fragrant tea. The a... Read More


My Food Story: A dish to soften the impact of harsh Punjab winters

India, Feb. 4 -- My first memory of this panjiri goes back to winter evenings at home, when the air outside felt crisp and smoky, and the whole house smelled of roasted wheat, ghee and dry fruits. My ... Read More


My Food Story: Sweet and strong treat for new mothers

India, Feb. 4 -- My earliest memory of Aliv laddoo goes to my childhood when these laddoos were made for new mothers in the family. We children would also get to taste these tasty laddoos for breakfas... Read More