Western Ghats

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By Viju B., Publisher: Penguin, Pp. 296, Rs 399.

River Runs Red

This book investigates the damage human beings have done to the Western Ghats.

14 Aug 2019 1:13 AM

A ride through zigzag roads adorned with the sky touching pine trees, tea plants in perfect rows and columns and the breathtaking valleys.

A solo traveller’s dream destination

The aromatic gum from the pine has romanticised the whole setting, bringing back memories of various Kollywood and Mollywood movies.

14 May 2019 11:55 PM

Fascinated by beauty of flora

Nirupa Rao has collaborated with two eminent botanists for a book, where 75 of her illustrations have been used.

08 Oct 2018 12:19 AM

Some had even remarked that the occurrence of landslides in deep forests during this period indicates that quarrying has nothing to do with the phenomenon. This stupidity was mouthed by quarry owners and repeated their well-wishers in Kerala Assembly. (In pic: A scene of landslide in Idukki)

Save Western Ghats from demolition men

In 2011, the committee had advised a total ban on mining and quarrying in the ecologically sensitive zones of the Western Ghats.

08 Sep 2018 6:47 AM

Army personnel evacuate local residents in Aluva, Kochi. (Photo: Arun Chandrabose)

Death by water: Anatomy of a disater

The contention of ecologists, including myself, is that damages to ecology will exacerbate the fallout from natural disasters.

26 Aug 2018 4:34 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Planning a road trip down South India? Here's what to explore

Pack your bags and hit the road.

19 Aug 2018 10:04 AM

5 things to know about the Neelakurinji in Kodai

The first settlers of Kodaikanal are believed to have used the Neelakurinji blooming cycle to calculate their age

01 Aug 2018 12:05 PM

The Godavari river is likely to rise in upstream reaches in Nashik, Ahmednagar and Aurangabad districts. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Maharashtra among 5 states warned of ‘flash floods’ by Centre

IMD indicates that 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' is likely at a few places and at isolated places over Konkan, Goa from June 7-12

07 Jun 2018 12:07 PM

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation brings the coolest places for this summer vacation to enjoy the scenic beauty.

Quick getaway places in Maharashtra to beat the heat this summer

These hill stations are quick getaway destinations from hustle and bustle of city.

21 May 2018 9:09 PM

The fire broke out in Tamil Nadu's Theni district while a Chennai-based trekking club, which had 25 women and 3 children, had organised the expedition from Kurangani to Bodi in the Western Ghats. (Photo: ANI)

A needless tragedy

The government too must formalise trekking, and make it mandatory for groups to use seasoned foresters as guides before going on hilly terrain.

13 Mar 2018 12:16 AM

Munnar’s blue glow

Head to Munnar between July and October to catch a glimpse of the Neela Kurinji flowers.

12 Jan 2018 12:29 AM

After the government’s ban on construction activities within 100 feet of a hill range across the state, environmentalists have asserted that stricter laws should be implemented against illegal stone quarrying.

Environmentalists ask for stricter regulations on stone quarrying

Excessive stone quarrying in the Parsik Range of the Western Ghats at Navi Mumbai and has shattered the biodiversity of the area.

18 Nov 2017 2:05 AM

The species belong to Fejervarya genus. (Photo: SD Biju)

Four new species of frogs discovered in Western Ghats

The discovery was made by a Delhi University research student for her PhD.

21 Jun 2017 1:37 AM

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