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Topic: Tiger

Tiger terror, tangled tales—Shashi Kapoor’s Jaanwar Aur Insaan was a cocktail gone wrong

Jaanwar Aur Insaan feels torn between being a socially aware thriller and a mainstream entertainer, which is why the execution falters multiple times throughout its 2.5-hour runtime.

11 killed in tiger attacks in May in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur as humans venture deep into forest

People entered tiger habitats during mahua & tendu leaf collection season. Officials say timber collection for construction & furniture also contributed to recent deaths.

Kerala govt orders capture of tiger that killed woman in Wayanad forest, ‘dead or alive’

With nearly 50 percent of its land covered by forest, Wayanad has been reeling under human-animal conflict every year.

9 booked in Assam’s Nagaon for pelting stones at a tigress, may have caused damage to one eye

The 9 have been charged under Wildlife Protection Act for attacking the tigress that strayed from Kamakhya Reserve Forest in Kaliabor. Veterinary ophthalmologist’s opinion to be sought.

Twenty-five tigers missing from Ranthambore, Rajasthan chief wildlife warden orders inquiry

While there was 'no concrete sighting' of 14 tigers for over a year, 11 not seen for less than a year. Three-member panel given two months to submit its findings.

Fresh bid for tiger translocation — Odisha, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan request MP for big cats

First inter-state translocation project was said to have failed when tiger moved from MP to Odisha was found dead & another sent back. Fresh bid aims to boost tiger population.

Cabinet formalises International Big Cat Alliance with Rs 150 cr grant, secretariat commitment

International Big Cat Alliance was announced by Modi in 2023 as a ‘multi-country, multi-agency coalition’ for the conservation of 7 big cats, 5 of which are found in India.

In new book, hunter Nawab Shafath Ali Khan tells poignant story behind tigress Avni’s killing

Published by Bloomsbury, ‘AVNI: Inside the Hunt for India's Deadliest Man-Eater,’ will be released on 15 June on ThePrint’s Softcover.

When tigress Collarwali was cremated, a part of India’s natural library burned with her

With much pomp and show, Collarwali, an important Schedule I biological specimen, was burned down according to tiger laws. But public sentimentality doesn’t help wildlife.

Corbett beyond tiger safaris — explore it for different animal sightings & experiences

From forests, temples, adventure activities, nature trails to the rich Kumaoni heritage, explorers can never get bored of the Corbett national park.

On Camera

Pam Bondi’s firing is good news. Now, US Senate must stand up for DOJ

Bondi’s missteps hastened her exit, but her departure offers a reset. The Senate must not rubber-stamp Trump’s pick and should demand an attorney general committed to DOJ independence.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.