Nitya Kaushik is head, Communications, WRI India.
April 22, 2010 01:13 IST
Harishchandra Gembal,killed by a lioness at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,was the only guard at the lion safari gates on Tuesday....
Thu, Apr 22, 2010April 21, 2010 00:51 IST
A tribal worker at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai was attacked and killed by a lioness which sneaked out of its enclosure on Tuesday....
Wed, Apr 21, 2010April 20, 2010 00:17 IST
Two female captive elephants of Byculla Zoo,Laxmi and Anarkali,may soon be free of their enclosure measuring 4,000 square feet to roam in the dense forests of Chhattisgarh,giving a ride to forest officials on patrol duty.
Tue, Apr 20, 2010April 19, 2010 03:54 IST
With the temperature soaring,the Bombay Society for Prevention of Cruelty against Animals Hospital is witnessing a steep rise in admission of pets with ailments,according to hospital administration.
Mon, Apr 19, 2010April 18, 2010 03:00 IST
When Yogesh Jadhav (28),a security guard at the BMCs A-ward office in Colaba,comes across troublesome urchins,he doesnt chase them with the characteristic lathi.
Sun, Apr 18, 2010April 18, 2010 00:02 IST
The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism,which functions as an observatory and data analysis centre,is the only one in the country studying the geomagnetic field of the earth,and one of the five World Data Centres in the field....
Sun, Apr 18, 2010April 14, 2010 02:04 IST
Seafood in the city could be brought from severely polluted waters and contains several toxic chemicals,a one-year study done by the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals has revealed.
Wed, Apr 14, 2010April 13, 2010 22:50 IST
Byculla Zoo,which is gearing up to embark upon its ambitious Rs 433 crore makeover plan,got its new director on Monday.
Tue, Apr 13, 2010April 12, 2010 23:58 IST
A Study will seek to unravel the mysteries behind the migration of flamingoes to the citys mudflats in Mahul,Sewri and Uran between August and March every year.
Mon, Apr 12, 2010April 07, 2010 23:39 IST
Laxmi,the elephant that killed a trespasser in the Byculla zoo,and her companion Anarkali are now free of their chains,calm as ever,playful with their mahout,and seemingly unmindful of the visitors whose numbers have multiplied since her uncharacteristic behaviour 10 days ago
Wed, Apr 07, 2010
March 30, 2010 02:05 IST
In or around April 2008,defendant (David Headley) returned to Mumbai with a GPS device and performed surveillance...After returning...
Tue, Mar 26, 2024March 28, 2010 22:00 IST
The team:100 participating scientists and 18 laboratories from across the world. The means: A compact,120-tonne,36x10m exploration schooner fitted with advanced equipment for sampling,sorting,underwater sensing,imaging and collecting oceanographic data. The mission: To survey,study and map the microscopic biodiversity of the worlds oceans and to create the first-of-its-kind database of microorganisms....
Sun, Mar 28, 2010March 26, 2010 00:20 IST
A French research sailboat is now docked off the Gateway of India,the scientists on board seeking ways to overcome a hurdle that has come in the way of their mission - the first ever to track the marine ecosystem of the world.
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
March 16, 2010 23:43 IST
A day after the ATS claimed the 100-year-old Mangaldas Market in South Mumbai was on the radar of terrorists,cloth traders at the iconic market insisted business must go on as usual but their disquiet was palpable as large bags and unusual visitors earned suspicious glances.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010March 08, 2010 03:01 IST
A day after a veterinary staffer was allegedly beaten up by a mob...
Mon, Mar 08, 2010March 07, 2010 22:06 IST
Shashikanth Suryanarayanan has incorporated steer-by-wire technology in a Mahindra Scorpio and developed an efficient engine management system...
Sun, Mar 07, 2010March 07, 2010 22:04 IST
Mayank Shrivastavas chip technology can bring down the size,weight and cost of electronic devices....
Sun, Mar 07, 2010
March 07, 2010 01:24 IST
By September,a new monitoring system will be in place across the nation to ensure that the latest,more stringent national air quality standards are maintained,Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said here on Saturday.
Sun, Mar 07, 2010
March 07, 2010 00:11 IST
For Vodka,a hyper-active black and white cocker spaniel,relaxation means a day in a health spa getting a hair cut,followed by a therapeutic oil massage,warm shower and a blow dry.
Sun, Mar 07, 2010March 03, 2010 02:14 IST
The state environment department plans to urge the Centre to regulate the sale of colours next Holi,the move following a report in The Indian Express that such colours contain heavy metals.
Wed, Mar 03, 2010February 28, 2010 04:26 IST
Most Holi colours sold in the city contain heavy metals like lead,mercury and cadmium,which are hazardous even in traces.
Sun, Feb 28, 2010February 22, 2010 04:30 IST
Barely a month after a study released by the Centre identified at least five industrial clusters in Maharashtra Chandrapur,Dombivili,Aurangabad...
Mon, Feb 22, 2010February 22, 2010 04:15 IST
Taking the message of non-motorised,pollution-free commuting to another level,nearly 6,000 people from across India participated in the Mumbai Cyclathon on Sunday.
Mon, Feb 22, 2010February 17, 2010 23:42 IST
A wandering camel that had got stuck on the railway tracks near Palghar on Monday,disrupting trains for nearly five hours,is now at a cattle rescue centre,unclaimed,and recovering from scratches,bruises and shock.
Wed, Feb 17, 2010February 12, 2010 00:01 IST
A student picks up a bicycle waiting at Mulund station,rides it to Kelkar College and parks it at a cycle stand there,where it is ready for use by the next student.
Fri, Feb 12, 2010




