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NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Maps Mississippi Delta With Cloud-Piercing Precision
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
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5 Lesser-Known Facts About Goa That Go Beyond Beaches And Nightlife
If you think Goa is only about parties and beaches, here are some facts that will make you realise what makes this state apart.
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Winter Birdwatching In India: Top 6 National Parks For Rare Migrants
Migratory birds are a common sight in winter in India. Here are some popular national parks to watch these birds.
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Madras High Court Halts Construction of Housing Project Near Ramsar Site Pallikaranai Marsh
The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a large multi-storeyed residential complex comprising 1,400 housing units near the ecologically fragile Pallikaranai Marsh, a wetland designated as a Ramsar site of international importance.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Scientists Identify Microlightning as Source of Mysterious Blue Marsh Lights
For centuries, tales of mysterious blue lights above swamps fascinated people. Modern experiments now explain that microlightning sparks between charged methane bubbles from decomposing plants produce the eerie glow known as will-o’-the-wisps.
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Assam's Bulldozer Action To Free Wetland From Encroachment In Guwahati
The Assam government on Monday carried out a massive bulldozer operation to clear a wetland of encroachment, involving the demolition of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) located in Guwahati's Cachar.
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India Is Home To 2 New Ramsar Wetland Sites, Tally Touches 91
The latest to join the list of Ramsar sites in India are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in Rajasthan.
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Oil Giant Chevron To Pay $744 Million For Polluting Louisiana Wetlands
A US jury has ordered oil giant Chevron to pay $745 million for polluting marshland near New Orleans and subsequently failing to rehabilitate the affected area.
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Watch: Navi Mumbai Transforms Into A Pink Wonderland As Thousands Of Flamingos Flock To The City
The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a vital ecological hotspot, serves as a welcoming haven for these majestic birds.
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NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Maps Mississippi Delta With Cloud-Piercing Precision
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
-
5 Lesser-Known Facts About Goa That Go Beyond Beaches And Nightlife
If you think Goa is only about parties and beaches, here are some facts that will make you realise what makes this state apart.
-
Winter Birdwatching In India: Top 6 National Parks For Rare Migrants
Migratory birds are a common sight in winter in India. Here are some popular national parks to watch these birds.
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Madras High Court Halts Construction of Housing Project Near Ramsar Site Pallikaranai Marsh
The Madras High Court has restrained the construction of a large multi-storeyed residential complex comprising 1,400 housing units near the ecologically fragile Pallikaranai Marsh, a wetland designated as a Ramsar site of international importance.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Scientists Identify Microlightning as Source of Mysterious Blue Marsh Lights
For centuries, tales of mysterious blue lights above swamps fascinated people. Modern experiments now explain that microlightning sparks between charged methane bubbles from decomposing plants produce the eerie glow known as will-o’-the-wisps.
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Assam's Bulldozer Action To Free Wetland From Encroachment In Guwahati
The Assam government on Monday carried out a massive bulldozer operation to clear a wetland of encroachment, involving the demolition of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) located in Guwahati's Cachar.
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India Is Home To 2 New Ramsar Wetland Sites, Tally Touches 91
The latest to join the list of Ramsar sites in India are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in Rajasthan.
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Oil Giant Chevron To Pay $744 Million For Polluting Louisiana Wetlands
A US jury has ordered oil giant Chevron to pay $745 million for polluting marshland near New Orleans and subsequently failing to rehabilitate the affected area.
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Watch: Navi Mumbai Transforms Into A Pink Wonderland As Thousands Of Flamingos Flock To The City
The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a vital ecological hotspot, serves as a welcoming haven for these majestic birds.
