The Latest Breaking News from the Western Ghats

6 Rare Purple Birds In India That Look Unreal

Not every beautiful bird in India is brightly red or brilliantly blue. Some hide in forests, wetlands, and silent valleys wearing shades of deep violet, metallic purple, and glowing indigo that almost look unreal in sunlight. The strange part is that many people walk past them without even noticing. But…

Times Pets · May 12

The ‘missing’ insect that is raising alarm bells about one of world’s best biodiversity hotspots

Research points to alarming species decline, habitat degradation, and deeper ecological stress in India’s Western Ghats

The Independent UK · May 4

10 Parrot breeds exclusively found in india that you most likely don’t know

India is a land of diverse parrot species, most of which are unknown to the outside world. While the green parakeet is quite common, there are some other lesser-known parrot species found in certain parts of India. Here are 10 parrot breeds that are exclusively found in India that are…

Times Pets · Jan 29

Heavy rains predicted for Western Ghats; forest department issues advisory for tourists

With heavy rains in the Western Ghats on account of the southwest monsoon, the Tamil Nadu forest department has issued an advisory for tourists in the Mancholai area until further orders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 28, 2024

Indian orchids set to be a big draw at London’s Chelsea Flower Show

Discover stunning Indian orchids at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Despite State sizzling in heat, rain continues to break at these downhills of Western Ghats

Despite State sizzling in heat, rain continues to break at these downhills of Western Ghats

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

BJP trying to retain its hold over the coastal seat for the ninth consecutive term, while Congress is keen to bring back old glory

Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency: BJP aims to retain, Congress seeks to wrest after 33 years. New faces in direct fight. Nestled between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Dakshina Kannada is the only Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka having marine, air, rail, and road transport connectivity. If the…

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Tourism in the time of heatwave

Challenges faced by wildlife and conservation in the Western Ghats due to overtourism, climate change, and human-animal conflicts.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

In this valley, old friends cross swords

Set against a scenic backdrop of lush mountains of the Western Ghats, the agrarian constituency of Theni, with its paddy fields and grape farms, stands as the last bastion of the AIADMK. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Theni was the only seat that AIADMK won. As the electoral battle…

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2024

A tribe in the Western Ghats in need of a lifeline

Social issues that concern tribes such as the Phani Yerava need to be taken up seriously and steps taken that are in the best interest of those groups

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024