Why South India needs the Shola forests of the Nilgiris
The forests and grasslands act as water towers and influence the fortunes of farmers in the Cauvery delta
A historic judgement by the Supreme Court on elephant corridors
By ordering the shutdown of illegal resorts built on the Sigur Plateau corridor in the Nilgiris, the apex court has set a precedent for more …
Niligiris' journey to being ODF led to it embracing organic farming
The hill district witnesses a successful example of closing the nutrient loop in a sustainable way
Fact check: Is it really Neelakurinji that is blooming in Chikkamagaluru
Media outlets and tourists might have well confused the Neelakurinji with another shrub of the same genus
Aliens in Toda paradise
The pastoral Toda community in the upper Nilgiris is losing its Shola grasslands to invasive species
Nilgiris tribals allege they were duped of compensation
21 tribal families say forest officials allied with property dealers to dupe them of the money they received for relocating from Tamil Nadu’…
Why we need a road map for ecological restoration in India
Identifying priority areas for restoration, enhancing biodiversity and preventing natural disasters should comprise areas of focus
Invasive species may soon wipe out Shola vegetation from Nilgiris: Report
Alarming expansion of exotic and tea plantations threaten native dry deciduous, moist deciduous and thorn forests and grasslands there
Two held after tusker dies due to burn injuries near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
The animal was being shifted to a relief camp for treatment when it collapsed due to septicemia and died
The hunt in Mudumalai: Missteps during 2021 tiger capture hold lessons
The successful live capture of MDT23 was a daunting task marred by missteps and challenges. By recounting the operation, I hope to inspire …
What compelled people to opt for NOTA this election
In Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, the total NOTA votes exceeded the victory margin in the constituency
Green concerns become reason for NOTA votes
Over 5.9 million voters, seeking solutions to local environmental and pollution problems, did not favour any candidate
A Sweet Golden Steal
Honey! sounds simple when we say the word, but has a complex background
Forest, forest, burning bright
It’s time Indian policy makers had a nuanced understanding of forest fires
Global Eco Watch: Chinese pink dolphin numbers rise in Pearl river estuary
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‘Man-eater’ tiger on prowl on Kerala-Tamil Nadu border
Kerala government issues order to kill the tiger following killing of two persons
SC stays order evicting resorts near Mudumalai sanctuary
Madras High Court had given three months to vacate the area
Global Eco Watch: Leopard killed, eaten in Idukki as revenge for sheep-killing
Walk in the Nilgiris
The various chapters of The Nilgiri Hills, edited by anthropologist Paul Hockings, do not just discuss the culture and biodiversity of the …
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