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Monkey see, monkey eat dirt—The social science behind primate ‘self-medication’

A Cambridge study reveals macaques are turning to 'geophagy' to settle digestive issues caused by junk foods. 

Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh becomes India’s 99th Ramsar site

A freshwater lake situated 17 kms from Aligarh, the Shekha Jheel has recorded the presence of 249 bird species in its vicinity, out of which 62 are specifically dependent on the wetland.

A cheetah walked all the way from Kuno to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. ‘All 3 big cats in park’

The presence of three apex predators in one region raises concerns about the safety of cheetahs. Indian tigers and leopards have not interacted with cheetahs since they disappeared.

New field guide spotlights Delhi’s 15 unique bat species, shifts focus from vermin to vital

WWF India and the Nature Conservation Foundation released a first-of-its-kind field guide on the ‘Bats of Delhi NCR’, which documents the 15 different species found in the city.

IIT Bombay study explains why your neighbourhood might sizzle while the next one stays cool

A recent IIT Bombay study shows that land-atmosphere interactions, not large-scale weather systems, determine exactly where extreme heat will strike.

Kuno hits another milestone—Indian-born cheetah gives birth to first wild litter of four cubs

The birth of four new cubs takes the total toll of cheetahs in Kuno to 57, with 37 Indian-born cubs. The new litter marks the second generation of Indian-born cheetahs.

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028

India’s COP33 push began with PM Modi’s 2023 offer at Dubai’s COP28. An 11-member cell was set up in 2025 as the COP venue is decided two years in advance.

Soil near Delhi-NCR battery recycling sites have high levels of lead, finds Toxics Link study

The study, titled ‘Soiled with Lead’, found that 52 per cent of all soil samples collected had lead concentrations higher than 5,000 ppm, which would classify the site as a Hazardous Contaminated Site.

How will Delhi conduct its first city-wide tree census

The trees will be counted using the latest technologies like LiDAR, GIS, drones and remote sensing. In areas with dense tree populations, humans will be deployed.

40% Indian districts still don’t have a single air quality monitoring station, says Airvoice study

States and UTs such as Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu still don’t have a single continuous monitoring station, and rely solely on manual stations.

On Camera

India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.