Dhenkanal Magji : GI Tag Dhenkanal Magji got the GI Tag. Dhenkanal Magji is a type of sweet made from cheese from buffalo milk, with distinct characteristics in terms of appearance, taste, flavour, shape, and size. It also has unique nutritional values that distinguish it from other cheese-based sweets. Thousands of people were said to […]
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Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmiri Saffron: As per recent reports Kashmiri saffron, can be the new silver. Selling now at ₹3.25 lakh per kg, this sought-after condiment from Kashmir is costlier than precious metal. Saffron production has long been restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Pampore region, in India, commonly known […]
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image A wildlife photographer captured a rare golden tiger in Kaziranga National Park (KNP). Golden tigers (also known as a golden tabby tiger) are a colour form, not a separate subspecies, like white and black tigers. They are exceptionally rare in the wild and even rarer in […]
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear: Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. Sloth bear scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound across the world. They are myrmecophagous, meaning, they find bugs and termites to be their most sought-after meal. They live in a […]
Agulhas Long-Billed Lark
Agulhas Long-Billed Lark: Recent reports suggest that, Agulhas long-billed lark is adapting and surviving despite farming taking over their nesting grounds in South Africa. Agulhas long-billed lark Scientific Name: Certhilauda brevirostris. It is a small passerine bird. The Agulhas long-billed lark is only found in South Africa. It builds nests on the ground mainly in […]
Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve
Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve: Arunachal Pradesh, at the recently held Republic Day parade, showcased its Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, a 17-square-kilometre biodiversity hotspot. Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve is a 17-square-kilometre biodiversity hotspot located in Arunachal Pradesh, around 40 km from the famous Eagle nest Wildlife Sanctuary. The reserve was created in 2017 […]
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve : Vulture Survey
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve : Vulture Survey More than 300 vultures were recorded in the recently completed synchronous vulture survey in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) is located in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats. It encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It was the first biosphere reserve in […]
Hermit Crabs
Hermit Crabs: Hermit crabs worldwide, known for using scavenged shells as armour, are increasingly turning to plastic waste instead, according to an ecological study using social media photos. The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, revealed that two-thirds of hermit crab species were pictured using artificial shells mainly discarded plastic caps. […]
Adoption Of Climate Smart Agriculture
Adoption Of Climate Smart Agriculture: The adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) faces challenges in South Asia, as sustainable practices and technologies struggle to gain widespread acceptance. CSA, or Climate-Smart Agriculture, is an approach that incorporates a set of agricultural practices and technologies. Its goals are to boost productivity (e.g., precision farming, smart crops), enhance resilience […]
Andrographis theniensis : New Plant Species
Andrographis theniensis : New Plant Species A new plant species has been discovered in Theni district of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats by a research student from Wanaparthy. Andrographis theniensis is a plant, which was named ‘Andrographis theniensis’ after the location (Theni). The new plant resembles Andrographis megamalayana. It has glabrous leaves and stems, […]
