A rapidly developing healthcare infrastructure and having a globally-acclaimed community of medical professionals has turned India into a popular destination for medical tourism. Citizens from various countries like
The tracking study (using GPS-GSM tag) documented in detail the migratory journeys of a Common Crane from its wintering ground in Gujarat to its breeding ground in Northern
In a rare feat for nations working towards conservation of water bodies, India recently bagged a prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification for eight of its beaches. The honour is
Our oceans absorb about 30% of CO2 released in the atmosphere. As the levels of atmospheric CO2 increase from human activity, the amount of carbon dioxide taken in
Did you know that a reserve of around 14 million tonnes of microplastics might be buried at the bottom of the world’s oceans? The concerning figure was the result of
The biggest challenge in protecting pristine forest ecosystems, apart from deforestation, is combating wildfires. It has been reported that the number of fire outbreaks around the globe increased
As the world becomes more and more aware of how reckless development and urbanization are hampering the environment, people are gravitating towards environmentally-conscious and sustainable choices. The trend
Goat rearing is a common profession in India and hundreds of people in the country depend on it as a source of income. Considered to be less labour-intensive
With the world fighting coronavirus and its associated strains, what has yet again hogged the limelight is that most virus strains – such as the common cold or
Out of 180 countries, India ranked 168th in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). It maintained that India’s decarbonization agenda needs to improve urgently, with the nation facing
Conducted over 600 days across five years, the field surveys for the Kerala Bird Atlas (https://birdcount.in/kerala-bird-atlas/) closed on the 13th of September. What the Kerala Atlas team has
