conservation

Robotic elephants rescue their real counterparts at temples in South India

Robotic elephants rescue their real counterparts at temples in Kerala and Karnataka

Some temples in Kerala and Karnataka have replaced elephants with their robotic versions for various rituals. With their flapping ears and swishing tails, the robotic elephants are keeping alive the temple traditions while giving freedom to the real ones

By Rama Devi Menon

Aug 28, 2024 00:05 IST logo

6 Min read

Sakhil Thayyil with Ariya mango which gives fruits throughout the year and purple mango (left)

From black, purple to blue mangoes, how Kerala’s ‘mango man’ led the discovery of over 100 rare native varieties

By Chandhini R

Jul 15, 2024 14:55 IST logo

5 Min read

Five seed savers protecting plant diversity

Five seed savers protecting plant biodiversity

By Team 30 Stades

Jun 04, 2024 12:40 IST

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Dharavi and cash from trash

By Rashmi Pratap

Jun 11, 2023 02:08 IST logo

3 Min read

Storytelling ignites young minds to discover more about environment and conservation

How environmental fiction is sparking interest in conservation

By Priyadarshini Panchapakesan

Jun 08, 2023 00:04 IST logo

4 Min read

Seed savers, Dr Ashok Kumar Panigrahi and his wife Kusum; their farm (right) where 1072 paddy varieties are grown every year

This septuagenarian Odisha couple has saved 1072 native rice varieties; shares seeds free with farmers

By Rashmi Pratap

Apr 22, 2023 11:51 IST logo

6 Min read