Articles by Adititandon

On a sunny February afternoon, Motiram Joshi, 65, is patiently waiting for people to visit his general store in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath town. However, since last year, the tourist inflow has…

At a young age, Jyotsana Devnath embarked on a journey in Braj Nagar, West Tripura, where she was married and became a part of a family known for their livelihood…

Iho Mitapo grew up hearing stories about how his elders made long journeys every day from their homes in the Elopa and Etugu villages in the hills, crossing forests and…

In December last year, as the largest annual climate conference, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), was underway, researchers from a prominent global environmental think tank made a provocative argument:…

The population of gharials, the only surviving crocodilian member of the genus Gavialis, is in decline. Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red…

A new study from India describes the type and distribution of microplastics detected in a mangrove in south-western India, offering fresh insights into the extent of infiltration of these contaminants,…

It is late December and winter is at its peak in Kokkarebellur village, even as the mid-morning sun shines unusually bright. Declared a community reserve in 2017 under the Wildlife…

“It’s a holt,” said Jehua Natung, excited, pointing to a few rock crevices surrounded by thick roots that extended from a huge tree on the bank of the Kameng River.…

India is likely to advocate for securing the interests of its artisanal fishers while facilitating the growth of the fishing sector at the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference…

Chhattisgarh’s state animal, the wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee), is facing global extinction, with fewer than 4000 individuals remaining in the wild. Approximately 90% of the existing population resides in…

After the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the Himalayan wolf as ‘vulnerable’ in its Red List of Threatened Species in 2023, wildlife experts are pushing for stronger…

A recent study investigates the genetic flow among three colour variations of the semi-slug Indrella ampulla and finds that the Palghat Gap, a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats,…

Dependable, sturdy and rich in biodiversity, mangroves form the final frontier between the land and the sea. Their branching root systems protrude from the gentle ebb and flow of the…

The second part of this two-part series looks at how the expanding salt works are killing small fisheries in Gujarat’s Little Rann of Kutch. The first of the two-part series…

India added five more Ramsar sites to its portfolio ahead of this year’s World Wetlands Day on February 2, taking its total tally to 80 from the existing 75. A…

The first of the two-part series looks at the practice of ginger prawn fishing and its significance in the biodiversity hotspot of the Little Rann of Kutch. The second part…

Increasing amounts of black carbon in the atmosphere are leading to extreme rainfall in Asian countries such as India and China, suggested a policy brief from the Center for Study…

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing dry weather over the past six weeks, posing a significant threat to the region's biodiversity. Experts warn of adverse impacts on water bodies, glaciers…

Mesh sizes for the cod end of trawl nets, where captured fish are collected, play a crucial role in preventing overfishing of small-sized fishes. Each state on the western coast…

Human-wildlife interactions in India are often associated with large mammals coming out of the forest and interacting with humans on the fringes of the protected areas. Due to various push…