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The Black River Of India: Inside The Mystique Of Karnataka's Kali
The Kali River in Karnataka flows 184 km from the Western Ghats to the Arabian Sea, named for its dark water caused by a manganese-rich riverbed.
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Vir Das' Post Stirs Interest In Trekking Around Mumbai: Most Popular Spots To Explore
Vir Das recently posted about the hills around Mumbai he happened to notice from a flight window. His video went viral and sparked a discussion about treks around the area.
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Kerala's Western Ghats Now Home To India's First Butterfly Sanctuary: Details Inside
On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.
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From Misty Trails To Roaring Falls: 11 Rainy Adventures In The Western Ghats
From the misty tea gardens of Munnar to the roaring waterfalls of Agumbe, the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, turn into a lush, living rainforest during the monsoon.
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5 Hidden Waterfalls In The Western Ghats That Are Worth The Trek
The Western Ghats are home to countless waterfalls, but some of the secret cascades don't make it to mainstream travel lists.
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New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered In India's Western Ghats
Scientists have discovered a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming plant species in Indias Northern Western Ghats, which they have named 'Dicliptera polymorpha'.
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New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats
In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.
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Mushroom Sprouting From Frog's Side In Western Ghats Baffles Scientists
This finding raises numerous questions regarding the ecological dynamics and potential symbiotic relationships between amphibians and fungi in their natural habitats.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Opposes Naming Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday opposed declaring Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive zone as it would adversely affect the livelihood of the people in the region.
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"Have Lost Everything": Despair Floods Kerala Day After Heavy Rain
An elderly woman could be seen running from one person to another screaming through the rain swept roads in this high range hamlet, located at the foothills of Western Ghats mountain ranges, on Sunday morning.
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Researchers Find 2 New Multi Drug-Resistant Bacteria In Scat Of "Vine Snake"
A group of researchers from Pune and Chandigarh has discovered two new "multi drug-resistant" bacteria from the scat of "vine snake", a mildly venomous reptile, commonly found in Northern Western Ghats.
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15-Feet Long King Cobra Rescued From Tamil Nadu Village
A 15-feet long King Cobra was rescued today by forest officials from a village near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The snake was spotted in Narasipuram village in Thondamuthur, a suburb of Coimbatore city.
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"Biodiversity Hotspot": 6 New Lizard Species Discovered In Western Ghats
Six new lizard species of ''Dravidogecko'' family have been identified in the Western Ghats by a group of scientists, who claim this to be a significant development as only one species of the genus was known so far.
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Scientists Seek Surveillance Of Western Ghats To Rein In Mystery Disease
Scientists investigating the rise in cases of the mysterious Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) or 'monkey disease', which has killed over 300 people in recent years, mostly across the Western Ghats in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, have sought detailed surveillance of the forested region and a holistic approach to tackle the viral haemorrhagic fever.
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For This Wedding 600 Feet Up, Priest Was Hanging Mid-Air
Marriages may be made in heaven, but this one was sanctified "hanging" mid-air - over a 600-feet deep valley!
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The Black River Of India: Inside The Mystique Of Karnataka's Kali
The Kali River in Karnataka flows 184 km from the Western Ghats to the Arabian Sea, named for its dark water caused by a manganese-rich riverbed.
-
Vir Das' Post Stirs Interest In Trekking Around Mumbai: Most Popular Spots To Explore
Vir Das recently posted about the hills around Mumbai he happened to notice from a flight window. His video went viral and sparked a discussion about treks around the area.
-
Kerala's Western Ghats Now Home To India's First Butterfly Sanctuary: Details Inside
On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.
-
From Misty Trails To Roaring Falls: 11 Rainy Adventures In The Western Ghats
From the misty tea gardens of Munnar to the roaring waterfalls of Agumbe, the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, turn into a lush, living rainforest during the monsoon.
-
5 Hidden Waterfalls In The Western Ghats That Are Worth The Trek
The Western Ghats are home to countless waterfalls, but some of the secret cascades don't make it to mainstream travel lists.
-
New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered In India's Western Ghats
Scientists have discovered a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming plant species in Indias Northern Western Ghats, which they have named 'Dicliptera polymorpha'.
-
New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats
In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.
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Mushroom Sprouting From Frog's Side In Western Ghats Baffles Scientists
This finding raises numerous questions regarding the ecological dynamics and potential symbiotic relationships between amphibians and fungi in their natural habitats.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Opposes Naming Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday opposed declaring Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive zone as it would adversely affect the livelihood of the people in the region.
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"Have Lost Everything": Despair Floods Kerala Day After Heavy Rain
An elderly woman could be seen running from one person to another screaming through the rain swept roads in this high range hamlet, located at the foothills of Western Ghats mountain ranges, on Sunday morning.
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Researchers Find 2 New Multi Drug-Resistant Bacteria In Scat Of "Vine Snake"
A group of researchers from Pune and Chandigarh has discovered two new "multi drug-resistant" bacteria from the scat of "vine snake", a mildly venomous reptile, commonly found in Northern Western Ghats.
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15-Feet Long King Cobra Rescued From Tamil Nadu Village
A 15-feet long King Cobra was rescued today by forest officials from a village near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The snake was spotted in Narasipuram village in Thondamuthur, a suburb of Coimbatore city.
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"Biodiversity Hotspot": 6 New Lizard Species Discovered In Western Ghats
Six new lizard species of ''Dravidogecko'' family have been identified in the Western Ghats by a group of scientists, who claim this to be a significant development as only one species of the genus was known so far.
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Scientists Seek Surveillance Of Western Ghats To Rein In Mystery Disease
Scientists investigating the rise in cases of the mysterious Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) or 'monkey disease', which has killed over 300 people in recent years, mostly across the Western Ghats in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, have sought detailed surveillance of the forested region and a holistic approach to tackle the viral haemorrhagic fever.
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For This Wedding 600 Feet Up, Priest Was Hanging Mid-Air
Marriages may be made in heaven, but this one was sanctified "hanging" mid-air - over a 600-feet deep valley!
