Tigers In India

Blog: India's Great News For The World - More Tigers

Blog | Swati Thiyagarajan | Monday July 29, 2019

The tiger as an umbrella species stands as the symbol of protection of our ecological future.

Triumph Tiger Population In India Crosses 900

CarAndBike Team | Friday June 22, 2018

The Triumph Tiger range is now the second largest selling motorcycle range from Triumph in India, after the Bonneville series.

Tiger Deaths Increased By 25% In 2016: Environment Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 21, 2016

Tiger deaths have registered an increase of 25 per cent this year, with the toll recorded at 98 compared to last year's 78.

India To Soon Manufacture Tiger Protection Equipment: Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 24, 2016

India will start manufacturing collars, drones and other equipment used for tiger protection under its 'Make in India' initiative soon. Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Friday said manufacturing of these equipment is expected to start within two years in the country.

Despite Growth In Numbers, All Is Not Well For Tigers, Says Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 7, 2016

Despite the growth in population of tigers in the country and elsewhere, a global report has warned that the big cats are still not out of the woods due to shrinking forest land which are converted into motorways and other infrastructure that cut through their habitat.

India's Tiger Population To Double By 2022: Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 30, 2016

Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on friday expressed hope that India, home to 70 per cent of world's tiger population, would be able to double the number of wild cats by 2022 through "conservation and care".

Endangered Tigers Under Threat In Indian Forest That Inspired 'Jungle Book'

India News | Annie Gowen, The Washington Post | Monday May 30, 2016

Poaching, loss of forest, encroaching development and a booming market in smuggled tiger parts in China continue to threaten the endangered animals, experts say, despite the encouraging comeback.

More Tigers Have Been Poached In India This Year Than All Of Last Year

World News | Max Bearak, The Washington Post | Friday April 29, 2016

In the year 1900, there may have been as many or more than 100,000 tigers roaming this planet's forests. And every year since then until now, that number has decreased. But a combination of better and broader monitoring techniques and, governments say, increased vigilance against poachers has led to the first increase in tiger numbers in over a cen...

Madhya Pradesh Loses 16 Tigers in Last 12 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 8, 2016

Madhya Pradesh has lost nearly 16 tigers, including seven in Pench reserve, due to poaching and others reasons in the last one year.

US Offers Technology to Track and Protect Indian Tigers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 23, 2015

United States has offered to help India in the country's efforts to track and protect Bengal tigers, as the two countries seek to strengthen collaboration in wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking.

India Can Build Capabilities of Countries Devoid of Tiger Population

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 30, 2015

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that India can help build capabilities of countries which do not have big cat population.

Opinion: On World Tiger Day, Think About This, India

Opinion | Swati Thiyagarajan | Wednesday July 29, 2015

The animals pay a steep price by being forced into confrontational situations and being killed and hounded for it.

Madhya Pradesh Minister Wants Law to Keep Tigers as Pets

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 2, 2015

In a bizarre suggestion, a senior Madhya Pradesh minister has sought a law that allows people to domesticate or keep as pets big cats like lions and tigers for their conservation.

Good News. Tiger Numbers in India up From 1,400 to 2,226 in 7 Years

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday January 20, 2015

The number of tigers in India has seen a sharp rise to 2,226 tigers from just over 1,400 seven years ago, the environment ministry has said.

Tiger-Spotting in the Forests of Karnataka

South | Maya Sharma | Tuesday August 19, 2014

Looking for the tiger in India's forests is a delight in itself. The beauty of the tiger's natural habitat - and the delight of seeing the wildlife with which our national animal shares the forest - always makes the search worthwhile, whether you spot the big cat or not.