The elephants and their mahouts of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve play an essential role in the management of the park. Mahouts help in patrolling, carrying out the census of wild animals, transporting rations…
Flood risk study of Himalayan valley highlights unregulated tourism as a cause. Mongabay India correspondent Arathi Menon reports from Kullu valley Kullu valley is an ideal holiday destination for many Indians; a place that offers…
Prof Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan The name Brahmi is derived from the word ‘Brahma’ or ‘Brahman’, which is the mythical creator in Hindu mythology. The Sanskrit name ‘brahmi’ itself has religious connotation, as it translates…
Regarded as ‘degraded forests’, Indian savannas have been historically misclassified and understudied. A new remote sensing study used tree cover as a metric to examine the drivers influencing the savannas and forests. Understanding these drivers…
Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather Buckwheat (Fagopyrumesculentum), known as TrombiTchut in the local Himalayan dialect in warwan area, Thootha in Padder holds significant cultural and nutritional importance in the Greater Himalayan region. Botanical Description Buckwheat is…
After the 2004 tsunami, mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are still changing. A mass mortality of mangroves was followed by a slower die-off over the decades. While mangroves can adapt well to changing…
Prof (Dr.) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan Sohanjana, known as ‘the miracle tree’ is renowned for its ability to treat variety of ailments, including chronic diseases as its leaves contain 07 times higher vitamin C than…
Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna The Kashmir valley is renowned for its natural beauty, replete with vibrant flora and a profusion of avian species. As one ascends the mountain ranges, the ecological composition is significantly influenced…
Prof Vikas Sharma, Abeeda Mushtaq Brahma kamal is not just a botanical wonder; it is also steeped in Hindu mythology and folklore as according to Hindu legend, Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, is…
Dr Ankur Sharma In a world where courage, loyalty, and selflessness are cherished traits, few embody these qualities better than the dogs. From search and rescue missions to providing critical assistance to individuals with disabilities,…
Sponsored by Kashmiri Bazaar | Copyright 2021
