Decoding the intriguing weather phenomenon of Kinathukadavu near Coimbatore

Decoding the intriguing weather phenomenon of Kinathukadavu near Coimbatore

It often rains in the small town since it lies right in front of the Palghat Pass of the Western Ghats It often rains in the small town since it lies right in front of the Palghat Pass of the Western Ghats It was one of those monsoon evenings when the rain played hide and […]

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Centre reissues draft notification on Western Ghats eco sensitive area

Centre reissues draft notification on Western Ghats eco sensitive area

Centre has notified 46,832 sq. km spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu; of this, 20,668 sq. km is in Karnataka Centre has notified 46,832 sq. km spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu; of this, 20,668 sq. km is in Karnataka The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has reissued […]

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New species of Miliusa spotted in Agasthyamala

New species of Miliusa spotted in Agasthyamala

Researchers have identified a new species of evergreen tree belonging to the genus Miliusa from the Agasthyamala biosphere reserve in the southern arm of the Western Ghats in the Thiruvananthapuram district. What makes the discovery special is that only two mature trees have been spotted so far in its natural habitat, underscoring the need for […]

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New species of Miliusa spotted in Agasthyamala

New species of Miliusa spotted in Agasthyamala

Researchers have identified a new species of evergreen tree belonging to the genus Miliusa from the Agasthyamala biosphere reserve in the southern arm of the Western Ghats in Thiruvananthapuram district. What makes the discovery special is that only two mature trees have been spotted so far in its natural habitat, underscoring the need for conservation. […]

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Nature guides introduce the flora and fauna of the Western and Eastern Ghats to trekkers and visitors

Nature guides introduce the flora and fauna of the Western and Eastern Ghats to trekkers and visitors

A surge in monsoon travel, fuelled by Indians focussing on the great outdoors this year, has fuelled a rise in imaginative treks, where guides teach you everything from photographing amphibians to counting stars A surge in monsoon travel, fuelled by Indians focussing on the great outdoors this year, has fuelled a rise in imaginative treks, […]

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