Jim Sarbh, Boman Irani join ‘paisa vasool’ chat to raise funds for Covid-affected
Actor Viraf Patell has initiated an interactive project to raise funds for people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and he has roped in industry friends...
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Parvin Dabas judges virtual film fest
Actor Parvin Dabas had an “amazing” time while judging a virtual film festival for independent filmmakers. “It was amazing. I saw so many outstanding films....
Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets
Canberra, April 23 (IANS) The Australian government on Thursday called on the G20 countries to take action on wildlife wet markets, calling them a “biosecurity...
KP urges people to sign petition to stop illegal wildlife trade
London, April 21 (IANS) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday uploaded a video of himself appealing to his social media followers to sign a...
COVID-19: Hyd’bad students turn lifesavers for campus strays, wildlife
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus pandemic, where empty campuses have resulted in stray dogs going hungry, a group of animal-lover students at the...
Wildlife samples to be tested for coronavirus soon
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Amid growing concern over transmission of coronavirus in wildlife animals and pets, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), among...
Tough task for Himachal’s wildlife staff amid pandemic
Shimla, April 8 (IANS) Fearing a rise in poaching in Himachal Pradesh with economic instability and vulnerability owing to COVID-19 pandemic, brave wildlife wing staff...
Wildlife regain turf amid Covid-19 lockdown
Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) Humans are under lockdown following the COVID-19 scare but animals are enjoying a free run on empty roads. Videos and photographs...
Wildlife SOS rescues Cobra snake found inside scooter
New Delhi, March 28 (IANSlife) Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, a large venomous cobra snake was found to have taken refuge inside a scooter parked at...
Goa shuts down wildlife sanctuaries, zoo till March 31
Panaji, March 16 (IANS) In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Goa government on Monday closed down all wildlife sanctuaries and the state’s only zoo...
Kevin Pietersen in India for wildlife documentary shoot
Dispur, March 5 (IANS) Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen is currently in Assam to shoot for National Geographic’s documentary “Save This Rhino”. He also...
Rare wildlife species spotted in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 4 (IANS) Two rare species of wildlife – a Rusty spotted cat and a Coral red kurki snake-have been spotted in...
World Wildlife Day: Tweeple urge people to save wild animals
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) On the occasion of World Wildlife Day on Tuesday, Twitterati took to social media and highlighted the importance of saving...
UN summit on critical threats to wildlife begins
Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the...
Photo of mice fighting wins wildlife photography award
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A mesmerizing photo of two mice squabbling on London subway wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. As the photo...
Karnataka appoints mining honcho on state wildlife board
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has appointed a top mining honcho on the State Wildlife Board which was supposed to evaluate and clear...
Wildlife exhibition in urban jungle
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Several well-known Indian photographers have joined hands and organised a photo- exhibition on wildlife and environment, titled ‘Wild India- Celebrating...
SL to strengthen laws for wildlife protection
Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) The Sri Lanka government was mulling strengthening laws to protect wildlife in the wake of last year’s and this month’s killing...
Roopkumar Rathod opens up on book on wildlife photography
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Singer-composer Roopkumar Rathod has taken his love for wildlife photography to the next level by getting the pictures published in the...
Telugu star Ram Charan makes his debut as a wildlife photographer
Hyderabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan has taken to wildlife photographer. He will be soon showcasing his photography skills at a gala in...