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New book traces life of Maya, tigress that became a national icon

New Delhi: Anant Sonawane's 'Maya: The Biography of a Tiger' depicts an intimate portrait of one of Maharashtra’s most beloved tigresses. The story begins...

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.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.