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NATURE NEWS

All about Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, the ‘Spider-Man lizard’ from Africa

November 11, 2025 1:41 pm

Interestingly, only males display the vivid red-and-blue colouring — a result of territorial and mating displays.

Make spiders pretty again: how a Pune initiative is fighting against age-old aversion to spiders

November 06, 2025 6:43 pm

There will be a Spider Talk and a Spider Walk in Pune on the importance of spiders, their webs, hunting styles, and hidden habitats.

Create your own urban jungle with these 6 indoor plants that can grow over six feet

September 14, 2025 12:22 pm

As homes get greener and taller, these 6-foot-plus indoor plants are turning everyday corners into stylish, wellness-driven urban jungles.

Telescopefish: Meet the supervillain lurking in the deepest part of the ocean

September 09, 2025 2:30 pm

In the darkest depths of the ocean, the eerie and elusive telescope fish thrives with alien-like eyes, extendable jaws, and a stealthy ambush game straight out of sci-fi.

Why birds look the way they do: Decoding Mother Nature’s Logic

September 06, 2025 8:40 am

In the painted snipe, a water bird, the lady sports snazzy white straps and kathakali dancer-like face make-up. Her husband looks similar but as though he’s been given a good rubbing down with a pencil eraser

Can the ocean really reduce stress?

August 10, 2025 12:12 pm

Thalassotherapy is the practice of using seawater and marine elements for therapeutic purposes.

4 must-read memoirs that explore healing through travel

August 22, 2025 12:21 pm

Novels reminiscent of The Salt Path

Indira Gandhi’s reading list: 6 books the former PM read as a girl

June 27, 2025 7:20 pm

We bring to you six books that left a lasting impression on a young Indira Gandhi, and inspired her scientific curiosity and love for nature.

Nature walks, storytelling: Pune-based club encourages urban kids to embrace nature

June 23, 2025 5:53 pm

Shruti Jha’s Green Panther promotes outdoor exploration and nature-based learning for children through curated activities in Pune and Mumbai.

Writer's Corner: A friend of Bengaluru’s trees, how Vijay Thiruvady’s passion brought to life the history of Lalbagh

April 15, 2025 11:41 am

Known for his engaging storytelling, meticulous research on trees and the ability to easily convey complex information to people of all ages, Vijay Thiruvady’s friend once referred to him as "the David Attenborough of India".

NATURE PHOTOS

In photos: Festivals that celebrate nature

October 07, 2025 10:59 am

These are the festivals that celebrate nature around the world.

Solo exhibition depicts human-animal relationships and ecological interconnectedness

October 08, 2023 3:51 pm

The exhibition titled The River Flowing Through Me by artist KP Pradeepkumar has diverse mediums including drawings, paintings, sketches, and moving images

In pictures: Vivid and breathtaking fall foliage across the world

November 11, 2022 6:20 pm

Fall brings with it honey dipped foliage and a visceral charm. Enjoy these stunning pictures of autumnal beauty from around the world.

Inspired by nature, artist Maneesha Doshi's latest works play with oxymorons

October 18, 2022 12:00 pm

Maneesha, who is daughter of veteran architect and artist B V Doshi, began painting at the age of five

The deer of London's Richmond Park

November 28, 2021 4:11 pm

These magnificent creatures and these dreamy pictures will transport you to this autumn wonderland.

Nature's own filter: Spectacular fall colours around the world

November 19, 2021 3:03 pm

It's no surprise that changing colours of nature have long inspired by many creatives.

NATURE VIDEOS

Science Take | How to give a spider an eye test

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Jumping spiders have excellent vision. To test it, scientists use a special machine of which there are only two in the world.

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