New Lichen Species Allographa Effusosoredica in the Western Ghats
A team of Indian scientists uncovered a previously unknown species of lichen, Allographa effusosoredica, from the richly biodiverse Western Ghats, carrying within it a tale of symbiosis, evolution and resilience.
The discovery of Allographa effusosoredica by scientists from MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, marks the first Indian Allographa species supported by molecular data.
Jul 18, 2025
Gujarat's Banni Grasslands Ready to Host Cheetahs
The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat, the largest such expanse in the Indian subcontinent and one of the 10 sites selected for cheetah rehabilitation in the country, is now fully prepared to host the big cats, as per officials.
Jul 16, 2025
Iceland Volcano Erupts for 12th Time Since 2021
The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the 12th volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic island nation since 2021, the Icelandic Meteorological Office says.
Often referred to as a land of ice and fire, the North Atlantic island nation with its many glaciers and volcanoes has now seen a dozen eruptions since geological systems on its Reykjanes peninsula reactivated in 2021.
Jul 10, 2025
Namibia Joins Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance
Namibia joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was established in 2019 under the leadership of the Government of India and with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
It is a multi-stakeholder global partnership of national governments, UN agencies and programmes, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions.
It aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development.
The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was launched by PM Modi along with the leaders of the US, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Singapore, Bangladesh, Mauritius and the UAE on September 9, 2023, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Jul 09, 2025
Asia's Oldest Elephant Dies at Panna Tiger Reserve
Vatsala, Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Vatsala was more than just an elephant.
She was an institution within the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR).
Famous for her maternal instincts, she became a lifelong caregiver to elephant calves and even served as a midwife, assisting in the birth of new members of the elephant herd.
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