Natural plants have long been used for their medicinal properties throughout human history. Asian countries, especially Southeast Asian nations, have played a prominent part when it comes to herbal remedies. Southeast Asian plants and their various extracts have taken western countries by storm. Their emergence
It has become so common to see an animal species being listed as endangered, it no longer surprises me. But that doesn’t mean it fails to create a twinge of sadness at the failure of the human race in protecting fellow species, especially, when most
Dogs are man’s best friend, family, and greatest companions come what may. This has again been proven affirmative in Himachal Pradesh’s Paragliding haven, Bir Billing, where the bodies of two people were recovered guarded by their pet dog. The man, Abhinandan Gupta (30), a resident
The importance of native plants is becoming more and more significant in times of the existential climate crisis than it has been ever before. Native plants are the ecological basis on which the life of local birds and people depends. The loss of these indigenous
Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh are witnessing the heartwarming sight of endangered vultures as the majestic birds are returning to the skies over Dudhwa and Banbasa regions. This remarkable comeback is largely due to the ban on the drug diclofenac, which was once widely used
Himachal Pradesh has been in a celebratory mood since the news of a tiger being spotted in the Simbalbara National Park (SNP) was confirmed. This is the first-ever tiger sighting that has been documented in the park, which is spread over 27 sq. km. and
Cases of human-wildlife conflict have been on the rise in Uttarakhand with reports of attacks by wild animals such as leopards, tigers, and elephants increasing every month. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. Despite efforts to mitigate the conflict, it seems
Environmentalists and birdwatchers are worried about the declining number of migratory birds arriving at Punjab’s Harike wetland this year. According to the Harike Waterbird Census 2023, the arrival of migratory birds has dipped by around 14% as compared to the count in 2021. The biggest
In a bid to combat the rising instances of wildlife crime in Himachal Pradesh, the state government has announced the formation of an inter-agency committee. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given a nod to the committee to work towards ensuring better surveillance, monitoring, and
In a significant breakthrough for the scientific community, researchers have discovered a new cuckoo bee species in the state of Kerala. The new bee species was named Thyreus narendrani, after the late T.C. Narendran, a renowned Professor of Zoology. A team of researchers from the