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After Rivaldo: What the death of a tusker reveals about the future of South India's Nilgiris

India, Feb. 20 -- When Rivaldo, the well-known tusker of the Sigur plateau in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, died on February 13 at around 50 years of age, forest watchers and residents across th... Read More


Gentoo penguins first birds to be infected with bird flu on Australia's Heard Island

India, Feb. 20 -- Gentoo penguins confirmed infected with H5N1 on Heard Island First recorded bird infections in an Australian territory Virus also detected in southern elephant seals and Antarctic ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 19, 2026)

India, Feb. 20 -- SC directs CPCB to detail hazardous waste disposal steps, agency, payments within three weeks. Puri encroachment: NGT seeks OSPCB response on school's illegal forest, waterbody cons... Read More


The highly salty Southern Indian Ocean is getting fresher due to global warming: Study

India, Feb. 20 -- The Southern Indian Ocean off the southwest coast of Australia is one of the saltiest parts of the global ocean. However, climate change is altering the very nature of this section, ... Read More


My Food Story: 'Desi dish' delight

India, Feb. 20 -- This 'desi dish' is a delight that our entire family enjoys. Fara with gajar ka halwa Ingredients Fara (Rice flour, soaked chana dal, turmeric powder, salt, hing, coriander leaves... Read More


My Food Story: A festive treat with the goodness of lentils

India, Feb. 20 -- Our family usually used to have 'Fara chatani' during the festival of light, Diwali. Fara chatani Ingredients Lentils Rice flour Chilli, garlic Asafoetida Salt. Method Soak ... Read More


Do animals have a future on Hollywood sets?

India, Feb. 20 -- CGI and motion capture are replacing many traditional animal actors in film and television Activist investigations and on-set controversies have intensified scrutiny of animal welfa... Read More


Scientists may have found an answer to dreaded Panama disease in bananas

India, Feb. 20 -- The banana, the world's most popular and most consumed fruit, has finally found an edge over its dreaded nemesis, the Panama disease. Most exported bananas belong to a single variet... Read More


NGT orders Suav to be restored as a river in official records, warns of penalties for non-compliance

India, Feb. 20 -- NGT directs Suav's status be changed from 'nullah' to 'river' in official records Orders publication of correction in gazette and local newspapers Bars new construction in demarcat... Read More


Why demolishing historic buildings like Seth Mansion erases visual clues to Chandannagar's trading history

India, Feb. 20 -- The Seth Mansion in Bagbazar, a relic of industrial opulence, stands as a testament to Bengal's rich trading history. Built by iron magnate Girish Chandra Seth, its unique architect... Read More