
From ‘Surkhab ke par lagna’ to ‘Seenkhpar’ how local names of waterbirds mesmerized generations
When I was a child, I used to find the long geometric patterns produced by migratory birds flying in the sky mesmerizing. The cluster of […]
We safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature
When I was a child, I used to find the long geometric patterns produced by migratory birds flying in the sky mesmerizing. The cluster of […]
On a misty January morning, I started my journey from Delhi to Greater Noida accompanied by my fellow birders to participate in the Asian Waterbird […]
One taxonomic class that have been a component of fables, folklores and stories world over is that of migratory birds. These winged visitors have been […]
Wetlands have a significant role in ensuring water and climate security of India, given their role in the water cycle and multiple hydrological functions. The […]
Mangroves, for a majority of Indians, are synonymous with Sundarbans; the largest mangrove forest in the world situated within Ganga -Brahmaputra delta, on the east […]
Wetlands have played a vital role in Delhi’s history. Delhi has been a fortress city since ancient times with an elaborate network of water management […]
Wetlands play a vital role in providing an array of direct and indirect ecosystem services. Yet they continue to degrade. Urbanization and the associated land use changes have been identified as the […]
Smooth-coated Otters are small, carnivorous mammals. Their occurrence relates to healthy ecosystems with clean waters and abundant prey. Dearth of scientific information on the species […]
The lock down across the world to contain the spread of Corona virus has its own share of pros and cons. One of the challenges […]
The Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, in their 14th meeting agreed to the goal of achieving Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030.Speaking at […]