A 6-month survey at Anna University, Chennai, recorded 72 species of butterflies and moths, highlighting their role as crucial ecological indicators in the urban landscape. Discover the findings.
Hindi literature mourns the loss of Gyanranjan, a realist fiction pioneer who gave voice to small-town angst. Remembering his iconic stories and the 'Pahal' journal legacy. Read more.
The New India Foundation invites submissions for the 9th Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize. Submit your non-fiction work on modern India by August 31, 2024. Apply now!
Remembering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose life's work championed balancing development with protecting India's forests and empowering local communities. His prescient warnings remain vital today.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's science-based approach reshaped India's environmental conversation. His legacy lives on in Kerala's consciousness. Explore his profound influence.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who shaped India's Forest Rights Act and authored the pivotal Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His legacy redefined conservation debates.
Explore the incredible life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. From his medical career to spiritualism, discover the polymath behind the world's greatest detective. Read more!
Prominent Goans in Panaji adopted a 10-point 'People's Charter' demanding strict adherence to Regional Plan 2021, repeal of TCP Act amendments, and a halt to hill cutting to prevent ecological degradation.
Hundreds of Goans gathered in Panaji for a non-partisan people's movement led by ex-judge Ferdino Rebello. Demands include halting hill-cutting, amending land laws, and a sustainable tourism policy. Join the call for systemic reform.
Amitav Ghosh launched his new novel 'Ghost Eye' in Delhi, discussing its themes of reincarnation, food memories, and ecological skepticism. Read the full conversation.
Discover how John Dickson Carr's 1935 'locked room lecture' from The Hollow Man continues to influence modern whodunits, including Rian Johnson's Knives Out series and the new film Wake Up Dead Man. Explore the legacy of impossible crime fiction.
As Uttarakhand marks 25 years, FRI Director Renu Singh details its crucial work in scientific forestry, river rejuvenation, and fighting forest fires. Discover how research is shaping a sustainable future.
The Supreme Court's expert committee for the Aravallis underscores the crisis facing India's ancient mountains. Experts demand zoning for conservation, stronger regulation, and public awareness to save ecologically sensitive areas from unchecked infrastru
Sowmiya Ashok's debut novel 'The Dig' masterfully blends a murder mystery with the 2015 Chennai floods. A compelling read about survival and secrets. Discover this week's must-read book!
Krupa Ge's novel 'Burns Boy' delves into a family's invisible wounds in 1990s Chennai. Explore how guilt, love, and patriarchy shape recovery. Read the full analysis.
Sadashiva Hydra's environmental crusade in Honna Kiranagi has turned a desolate landscape into a thriving ecosystem, generating sustainable employment for over 1,000 MGNREGA workers. Discover this inspiring story of ecological restoration.
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The Supreme Court has called for a fresh expert report to define the Aravalli Hills, a critical ecological zone. This move aims to resolve long-standing ambiguities and strengthen conservation efforts in the region. Read more.
Author Anuradha Roy discusses her new non-fiction collection 'Called by the Hills', detailing the alarming signs of climate change in the Kumaon Himalayas and critiquing the greed driving environmental destruction.
Explore the year's standout crime thrillers from Richard Osman to Peter Swanson. These novels delve into power, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. Discover your next gripping read.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
The ongoing encroachment on the Aravalli hills highlights a critical conflict between unchecked urban progress and ecological survival. Read the analysis by Jagdish Rattanani.
Discover the books that shaped the thinking of India's top CEOs, VCs, and policymakers in 2025. From AI disruption to timeless history, get the reading list for leadership and resilience.
The Supreme Court has suspended its earlier order accepting the Centre's '100-metre' definition for Aravalli hills, averting a major ecological risk. A new committee will re-examine the issue. Read the full story.
Author Anuradha Marwah's latest novel delves into universal human struggles with wit and insight, moving beyond societal labels. Discover the themes of her compelling new work.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
A look back at the defining books of 2025, from powerful fiction to critical non-fiction, that captured India's social and political pulse. Discover the must-read titles that counted.
Author discusses her six-year journey writing a novel set in a climate-ravaged future Kolkata, exploring moral dilemmas, parental love, and survival. A profound read for our times.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.