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IN PHOTOS: Here is the first look of Malabar Hill's Shantivan Garden before it reopens as 'The Nest'

Amid Mumbai's rising pollution levels, Mumbaikars will be able to enjoy the luxury of a 1.2 acre urban forest that replaces Shantivan Garden.

11 January,2025 11:39 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
The Palisades Fire burns near homes amid a powerful windstorm on January 7, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California

IN PHOTOS: Extreme weather conditions fuel LA wildfires; human-caused climate change may be responsible

Devastating wildfires swept through the Los Angeles Area on Wednesday, causing massive destruction. According to experts, a prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds created conditions for the wildfires to rage out of control, even though it’s too soon to pinpoint exactly how much climate change contributed. (Report and Pics: AFP)

09 January,2025 10:38 PM IST | Los Angeles | Raaina Jain
Explore some birds featured in Sushilkumar Agrawal's book, Endangered Parrots of the World—On Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes, which highlights the need for their conservation.

IN PHOTOS: 8 rare stamps spotlighting endangered parrot species worldwide

A fascinating new book documents the beauty and plight of parrots through rare stamps, highlighting their endangered status and conservation challenges. (Story by Anand Singh) (Pics courtesy: Endangered Parrots of the World—On Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes)

15 December,2024 12:33 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
Flamingos have started arriving in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS | A pond of pink: Flamingos spotted near Bhandup pumping station in Mumbai

As December approaches, flamingos start marking their arrival in Mumbai. Greater and Lesser flamingos, often referred to as the "pink visitors," were recently observed at the holding pond near the Bhandup pumping station, located within the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. (Photos Courtesy: Rajesh Sanap, via Ranjeet Jadhav)

11 December,2024 01:44 PM IST | Raaina Jain
People visit Lodhi Gardens amid low visibility due to smog

IN PHOTOS: Lodhi Garden to Red Fort, how smog engulfed different parts of Delhi

Air pollution has been a persistent issue in the national capital for the past few days. Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'severe plus' category on Monday with the city recording an AQI of 484. (Pics: PTI/AFP)

18 November,2024 07:33 PM IST | Raaina Jain
 Divers swimming over the world's largest coral located near the Pacific's Solomon Islands (Pics: AFP/National Geographic Pristine Seas)

IN PHOTOS: World’s largest coral discovered near Soloman Islands, claim scientists

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and colour". (Report: AFP)

15 November,2024 11:27 AM IST | Raaina Jain
Flamingos at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

IN PHOTOS: Here are four places to spot flamingos in Mumbai this season

With flamingo-spotting season returning soon, here’s our list of locations around Mumbai and guided tours to sign up for. (Story by Kanisha Softa)

08 November,2024 12:12 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
Vehicles move amid air pollution in New Delhi (Pic: PTI)

IN PHOTOS | Delhi battles air pollution as air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Thursday as per latest available data. The air quality index was 336 at 7:30 AM according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. As Diwali 2024 approaches, the city is struggling with smog and air pollution. (Pics: PTI/AFP)

24 October,2024 01:37 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Ratan Tata not only took care of the dogs in his home but also outside and even started a hospital for them. Photo Courtesy: Official Instagram account of Ratan Tata

IN PHOTOS: A glimpse of Ratan Tata's never-ending love for dogs

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata was not only known for his business acumen but also for many other things in his life of 86 years. One of the many was his love for dogs and stray animals. As Tata passes away, here is a look at his love for dogs not only inside but also outside his home and his constant effort to care for them

10 October,2024 02:15 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Human activity can disturb wildlife ecosystems

IN PHOTOS: This art initiative in Mumbai showcases how human activity affects wildlife

A new public art initiative in Mumbai aims to raise awareness about the broader environmental consequences of modern life, from pollution to wildlife habitat destruction. This art project by Vantara features three wildlife-inspired sculptures displayed across key locations in Mumbai, each portraying the challenges animals face due to human activity.

04 October,2024 05:22 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Elephants bathe in a river, near an elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, Sri Lanka. Pic/PTI

World Elephant Day: 5 lesser-known facts about elephants

On World Elephant Day, Every year August 12, is celebrated as World Elephant Day across the globe to reaffirm mankind's collective pledge to conserve one of the most iconic species on the planet. This year's theme is personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance and environmental importance

12 August,2024 02:43 PM IST | Social Media
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