Untapping Environmental DNA’s Unbridled Potential in Conservation A cup of water or handful of soil carries within it enticing evidence of life, past and present, in a larger ecosystem. This isn’t some far-fetched or a romanticised claim. It is a … Read More
Tiny flippers leave tiny tracks on the shore. Palm-sized hatchlings of sea turtles, just out of their egg chamber under the sand, are almost instantly drawn to the sea. After a first wash by a mild wave, they wipe the … Read More
Through the Science of Bioacoustics If only we could ‘see’ sound, the whole acoustical spectrum of intricate natural ‘noise’ would be laid bare in front of our eyes. We would see then that the acoustical environment is not simply a … Read More
“To restore stability to our planet, we must restore its biodiversity, the very thing that we’ve removed. It’s the only way out of this crisis we’ve created – we must rewild the world.’ – Sir David Attenborough What if … Read More
More than one third of the world’s fish stocks are overexploited. Our ocean is already suffering. And right now, billions of dollars in government subsidies just encourage more fishing. The good news is that we have an opportunity to end … Read More
I grew up in a family which cooked and served the most mouth-watering seafood delicacies every so often. But I haven’t had a bite of seafood in over 15 years now. For someone who would drool on hearing the names … Read More
How our under-equipped forest staff fights fires Dnyaneshwar Shinde stopped at a pool of water by the foot of a mighty banyan on a drying streambed, dipped his cupped hands in the water, and splashed some on his face. He … Read More
Come to think of it – globally, countries have institutionalised election funding and corporations have nothing to complain about. We know why, but what’s the harm in putting it down? While everyone is responding to a stimulus, is it our … Read More
There is a pressure to utilise this lockdown amid circumstances surrounding Covid-19. Some paint, some cook, while some dance. Of course, I don’t have to remind everyone of the dishes quarrelling in the kitchen sink or the broom lying in … Read More
From the confines and safety of our homes, as we express gratitude to medical staff, police, and other essential service providers, let’s not forget our forest guards. These earth protectors, who work tirelessly to safeguard our forests and wildlife, are … Read More