Clare Paterson's biography explores Annie Besant's remarkable transformations—from atheist pamphleteer to Theosophist leader and Indian Home Rule advocate—revealing a complex figure who defied Victorian norms.
The Bihar state cabinet approved a consultant for a new mega plan in Rajbanshi and Shastri Nagars, sanctioned funds for underground electricity cabling, and allocated money for Patna Ring Road land acquisition.
Students, forest staff & volunteers in Ganjam collected single-use plastic near Tara Tarini & Bateswar shrines. The drive aims to protect Rushikulya's Olive Ridley turtles. Join the fight against plastic pollution!
Tamil Nadu wildlife officials satellite-tagged a 40kg Olive Ridley turtle on Besant Nagar beach for real-time ocean tracking. This pioneering move aims to map migration and conserve the species.
Port development activities have disrupted the nesting of critically endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles at Kasarkod Tonka beach in Honnavar. Experts fear the turtles may not return. Read more.
Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District Health Department issues a crucial health advisory as severe cold wave grips the region. Key warnings include avoiding fire pots in closed rooms, alcohol consumption, and morning walks for vulnerable groups. Le
An olive ridley turtle laid 103 eggs on Candolim beach, marking the second nesting in a week. The eggs are now safe at Morjim hatchery. Discover the efforts to protect Goa's marine life.
Wildlife authorities in Chennai establish four hatcheries to protect Olive Ridley eggs. New twilight release strategy aims to increase hatchling survival. Learn about the conservation efforts.
Goa's 2025-26 Olive Ridley turtle nesting season begins early at Galgibaga beach with 109 eggs. Forest officials relocate clutch for safe incubation. Learn how climate and conservation efforts are shaping this year's record.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
Besant Nagar's 8th Cross Street, a key beach access road in Chennai, has been neglected for years, filled with seized police vehicles and waste. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
The 10-km eco-sensitive zone around the Ganga turtle sanctuary in Prayagraj, Bhadohi, and Mirzapur is undergoing fresh demarcation. The survey across 58 villages may reduce the protected area, impacting conservation and mining.
A fire broke out in a vacant portion of a Jaipur coaching institute Monday evening. Quick response by fire tenders prevented escalation. No injuries reported. Read details.
A 35-year-old petrol pump attendant in Kanpur was brutally murdered by a man and his nephew after a verbal altercation. The accused confessed to police after the victim's father filed a case. Read the shocking details.
The Madhi Food Festival in Chennai's Besant Nagar concluded successfully, with 150 women entrepreneurs attracting 4.5 lakh visitors and achieving ₹2.56 crore in sales. The event showcased impressive waste management efforts.
Mangaluru's forest department reports a significant rise in olive ridley turtle hatching rates to 74% this season through proactive conservation efforts. Discover how advanced planning is saving these endangered species.
Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru celebrated the final Happy Streets event of 2025 with a vibrant, traffic-free morning of fitness, art, and community bonding. Read resident experiences.
Residents of Canacona raise alarm over illegal water sports, shacks violating CRZ norms, and power theft in Palolem & Agonda. Authorities struggle with enforcement, impacting tourism safety and turtle nesting sites. Read more.
Karnataka forest officials secure 94 endangered Olive Ridley turtle eggs from a nest in Kumta. The eggs are now in a hatchery for safe incubation. Read about this vital conservation effort.
The 2024-25 Olive Ridley turtle nesting season commenced in Goa with the first arrival at Morjim beach. Forest officials have safely relocated 99 eggs to a protected hatchery. Discover the challenges and hopes for this year's conservation efforts.
The Olive Ridley turtle nesting season begins in North Goa with the first arrival at Morjim beach. Forest officials have safely relocated 99 eggs to a protected hatchery. Discover the challenges and hopes for this conservation season.
A major controversy erupts in New Zealand after police halt a Sikh Nagar Kirtan procession in Auckland. Watch video and get full details on the incident and reactions.
Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Nagar celebrated community spirit as the third Happy Streets event turned a traffic-free road into a festival of fitness, art, and culture. Read resident reactions.
RPF arrests 3 from UP, seizes 662 protected softshell turtles on Farakka Express at Barharwa. The baby turtles, meant for meat trade, to be released in Ganga. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
In a shocking discovery, 80 turtles were found concealed in sacks at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Junction in Chandauli. The forest department has taken custody and plans to release them at Sarnath Turtle Sanctuary. Read the full story.
Nagpur's Yashodhara Nagar police cracked a major ₹10.65 lakh burglary case in Pravesh Nagar, arresting a 20-year-old suspect. The swift action followed a theft of cash and jewellery.
At least 35 dead sea turtles found on Chennai, Chengalpet coasts. Deaths linked to illegal trawling & nets during nesting season. Authorities await postmortem reports. #Wildlife #Chennai
The annual mating ritual of Olive Ridley turtles has commenced along Odisha's coast. Forest officials intensify patrols to protect the endangered species during this critical period. Learn about the conservation efforts.
FBI disrupts a major terror plot by the Turtle Island Liberation Front targeting LA on New Year's Eve. Five arrests made. Read the full details of the investigation and the group's motives.