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Only 100–500 left: Why the Timor green pigeon is disappearing
August 18, 2026 6:27 pm
Once found across Timor and neighbouring islands, the Timor green pigeon has suffered a catastrophic decline driven largely by hunting and habitat loss.
DDLJ's 'aao, aao' wouldn't work here: Destinations that fine you for feeding pigeons
July 24, 2026 4:00 pm
Feeding pigeons may seem harmless, but some cities and countries impose fines. Here's where pigeon-feeding is restricted and why these rules exist.
Tiny oxygen mask, big hearts: Firefighters rescue smoke-stricken pigeon
July 17, 2026 11:06 am
The video has since crossed 22 million views, with thousands praising the crew for going out of their way to help the distressed bird.
A hidden liver compass may help pigeons navigate long distances
June 13, 2026 4:10 pm
Homing pigeons may have a hidden compass in their liver that helps them find their way home.
Peshwa-era prestige to fatal rivalries: Pune’s pigeon passion spirals into violence
April 08, 2026 7:11 pm
Explore the high-stakes world of Pune’s pigeon keepers, where a Peshwa-era tradition meets modern-day rivalry. From birds priced at ₹1.25 lakh to a string of chilling murders over theft suspicions, discover how this ancient passion has developed a dangerous dark side.
Suspected of stealing pigeons, 19-year-old beaten to death; four brothers arrested
March 18, 2026 10:34 pm
Police have identified the deceased as Rupesh Dhanraj Shinde (19), a resident of Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Borate Vasti, Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, who was also into pigeon keeping. An FIR was registered by his father Dhanraj Shinde (45).
Mumbai businessman convicted for feeding pigeons, fined ₹5,000
December 26, 2025 3:15 pm
Nitin Sheth was booked in August after he fed pigeons at a kabutarkhana on L J Road near Hinduja Hospital in Mahim.
Can turn pigeons into human-operated drones with neurochip, says Russian company
December 04, 2025 6:27 pm
Neiry claims its neural chip lets operators pilot real birds, opening the door to a new class of “living drones.”
Environmentalists and conservationists oppose plan to allow pigeon feeding near Aarey forest and Sanjay Gandhi National Park
October 29, 2025 3:37 pm
The primary reason for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to select the four places for pigeon feeding is that there is minimal human presence.
After ban, BMC plans pigeon-feeding sites at SGNP, Aarey, Wadala and Gorai
October 28, 2025 10:58 pm
At present, Mumbai has over 50 kabutarkhanas, primarily located in the city proper, with a few in the suburban areas
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Amid conflict, pigeon keeping thrives in Kashmir
June 30, 2022 12:14 pm
Many of these are domesticated, raised by one of the thousands of pigeon keepers there
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