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IN PHOTOS: People flock to Japan to celebrate the cherry blossom festival

The cherry blossom festival in Japan, known as ‘Hanami,’ is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms and the coming of the spring season. Take a look at how people celebrate this festival

05 April,2024 03:31 PM IST | Editor

Flamingos seen on the water of DPS Lake as it has started turning reddish pink due to algae bloom, at Nerul in Navi Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Stunning aerial view of Flamingos in Navi Mumbai

For nearly six to seven months every year, the wetlands near DPS Lake turn into a sojourn for flamingos. The exodus that takes place from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat culminates at the feeding grounds of Mangrove swamps in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Scroll to see pink pilgrims at Navi Mumbai. Image courtesy: PTI

04 April,2024 03:23 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

Each year, March 3 is celebrated as the World Wildlife Day internationally. We have sourced the unseen action of wildlife rescuers from Maharashtra. Photo Courtesy: RESQ

World Wildlife Day 2023

IN PHOTOS: The hidden adventures of wildlife rescuers in India

Often wildlife gets stuck in arduous situations like falling in a well, getting hit by a car or electrocution. That is where these brave wildlife rescuers jump in and risk their lives to save them. Not only do they nurture and rehabilitate them but also enable them to return to the wild again

04 March,2024 10:20 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi

The incident took place on February 16 in the morning. Image courtesy: Sunil Agarwal

IN PHOTOS: 3 flamingos dead after flying into direction sign board in Nerul

This incident occurred at the nonfunctional jetty in Nerul. The board remained in its place for a few hours, but the joint managing director assured that it would be taken down promptly, informs environmentalist Sunil Agarwal

19 February,2024 11:24 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi

As per the IUCN Red List, the Lesser flamingos have been tagged as ‘Near Threatened’ which highlights the importance of preserving these winter birds. Photo Courtesy: Vidyasagar Hariharan

Never-before-seen images capture Flamingo spectacle in Mumbai's wetlands

For nearly six to seven months every year, the wetlands at T.S. Chanakya turn into a sojourn for flamingos. The exodus that takes place from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat culminates at the feeding grounds of Mangrove swamps in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Mid-day.com spoke to a city-based photographer Vidyasagar Hariharan who camouflages in nature to study their courtship dance

15 January,2024 12:31 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

Here are some animal-friendly ways to celebrate Diwali that ensure the care and protection of furry friends. Photo Courtesy: iStock

Pet-friendly Diwali: Here is how to ensure care, comfort of your furry friends

During Diwali, it is common to witness animals trembling in fear, experiencing sadness, loss of appetite, and hearing impairment. Animals can get terrified by pollution, light, noise, and may even get wounded by firecrackers

13 November,2023 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Editor

Saakshi Teckchandani (23), founder of Planet for Plants and Animals (PPAIndia), organised ‘Vriksharopan’ – a tree-plantation campaign along the shores of Carter Road

IN PHOTOS: How Bandra’s youth lead the way in combatting air pollution crisis

Starting out with phase 1 of the tree plantation drive, young leaders planted 53 saplings at the Carter Road Promenade to take action against the worsening impact of poor Air Quality Index

09 November,2023 10:59 AM IST | Editor

These species had remained unseen by scientists for over a century. Pics/Dattaprasad Sawant. Story/ Ranjeet Jadhav

IN PHOTOS: Rare damselfly rediscovered in Aarey forest of Mumbai

In a remarkable discovery that showcases the extraordinary biodiversity of Mumbai's Aarey Forest, wildlife researcher Shantanu Joshi, in collaboration with Dr. Dattaprasad Sawant of KEM Hospital and a dedicated team of researchers led by wildlife researcher Rajesh Sanap, has successfully rediscovered a species of damselfly that had remained unseen by scientists for over a century. Pics/Dattaprasad Sawant. Story/ Ranjeet Jadhav

20 October,2023 01:53 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that it would lend tracking support for ISRO’s Sun Mission Aditya L1. Pics/PTI

After Chandrayan 3, ISRO now prepping to launch Aditya L1 mission to the sun in August

After the successful launch of Chandrayan 3, Indians can now look forward to ISRO’s anticipated mission to the sun. Aditya L1 mission is expected to be launched in August 2023

02 September,2023 12:01 PM IST | Editor

The 'Save The Tiger' event was held at the NCPA on July 16 to encourage children to learn more about environmental conservation. Photos: Sanctuary Asia Foundation

IN PHOTOS: NCPA hosts 'Save The Tiger' as a part of its Summer Fiesta programme

The 'Save The Tiger' programme is an annnual initiative in collaboration with the Sanctuary Asia Foundation's Anant Bajaj Paryavaran Mitra- Kids for Tigers initiative aims to create awareness and educate children about the importance of environmental conservation

16 July,2023 09:28 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

The Aadrai forest located in Malshej Ghat passes through a jungle that promises breathtaking views of the Kalu waterfall. As one navigates the trail, they will encounter other cascading waterfalls

IN PHOTOS: Follow these 6 trekking routes in the Western Ghats this monsoon

As the monsoon teases and threatens to arrive, three serious trekkers list their favourite routes to conquer peaks of the Sahyadris

15 June,2023 01:59 PM IST | Editor