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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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24-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In Assam Reveals Stunning Link To Western Ghats
Fossilised leaves discovered in Assam are still thriving in the Western Ghats, showcasing a unique link between the two regions of the country.
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Zeenat Aman's Western Ghat Escapade In Kashid And Top 5 Things To Do Here
Zeenat Aman spent one quiet week at Kashid, and her experience was a blissfully peaceful one.
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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 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Extra Magical During The Monsoon
From misty mountains to rain-kissed ruins, these five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India come alive in the monsoon like nowhere else.
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Eravikulam National Park In Kerala Reopens On April 1: Complete Guide For Wildlife Enthusiasts
Located in the Western Ghats of Munnar, Eravikulam National Park is one of Kerala's top wildlife reserves.
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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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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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Rifle Club OTT Release Date Reportedly Revealed: When and Where to Watch Vijayaraghavan’s Thriller
The Malayalam action thriller Rifle Club, starring Vijayaraghavan and Dileesh Pothan, is heading to Netflix after its successful theatrical release on 19th December 2024. Directed by Aashiq Abu, the film earned Rs. 21 crore globally and features an ensemble cast, including Vani Viswanath, Anurag Kashyap, and Darshana Rajendran. Set in the Western G...
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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives UN's Highest Environmental Honour
The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.
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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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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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2 New Spider Species Found In Western Ghats
The Zoological Survey of India announced the discovery of two spider species in the Western Ghats region, a biodiversity hotspot, in south India.
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Opinion | Kerala Tragedy Is Why States Must Stop Opposing 'ESA' Tags
On July 31, the central government issued the sixth iteration of a draft notification, proposing to declare over 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
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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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24-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In Assam Reveals Stunning Link To Western Ghats
Fossilised leaves discovered in Assam are still thriving in the Western Ghats, showcasing a unique link between the two regions of the country.
-
Zeenat Aman's Western Ghat Escapade In Kashid And Top 5 Things To Do Here
Zeenat Aman spent one quiet week at Kashid, and her experience was a blissfully peaceful one.
-
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 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Extra Magical During The Monsoon
From misty mountains to rain-kissed ruins, these five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India come alive in the monsoon like nowhere else.
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Eravikulam National Park In Kerala Reopens On April 1: Complete Guide For Wildlife Enthusiasts
Located in the Western Ghats of Munnar, Eravikulam National Park is one of Kerala's top wildlife reserves.
-
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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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.
-
Rifle Club OTT Release Date Reportedly Revealed: When and Where to Watch Vijayaraghavan’s Thriller
The Malayalam action thriller Rifle Club, starring Vijayaraghavan and Dileesh Pothan, is heading to Netflix after its successful theatrical release on 19th December 2024. Directed by Aashiq Abu, the film earned Rs. 21 crore globally and features an ensemble cast, including Vani Viswanath, Anurag Kashyap, and Darshana Rajendran. Set in the Western G...
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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Receives UN's Highest Environmental Honour
The United Nations on Tuesday recognised ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work in the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot.
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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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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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2 New Spider Species Found In Western Ghats
The Zoological Survey of India announced the discovery of two spider species in the Western Ghats region, a biodiversity hotspot, in south India.
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Opinion | Kerala Tragedy Is Why States Must Stop Opposing 'ESA' Tags
On July 31, the central government issued the sixth iteration of a draft notification, proposing to declare over 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
