Rikoch Narjari’s men used military-grade tranquilisers and high-powered rifles. The only proof of his brutality would be the mutilated bodies of rhinos collapsed in the brush.
The Supreme Court has blocked the Assam govt’s decision to withdraw the 1998 notification for Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Now, villagers are worried they could lose their land.
SC was hearing petition seeking directions to Assam govt to demarcate sanctuary land as per the 1998 notification. Pobitora is a critical habitat for one-horned rhino.
Is the 'overpopulation' of rhinos, lions and leopards a result of successful conservation or due to shrinking habitats and slow relocation drives? We ask experts.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
In the era of inshorts, fast news, and only negative news… Sometimes, an article comes along that deserves the 10 mins read only to bring a little smile to your face
In the era of inshorts, fast news, and only negative news… Sometimes, an article comes along that deserves the 10 mins read only to bring a little smile to your face