Science
India Launches Rewilding Initiative for Endangered Great Indian Bustard
The government has started a rewilding project for the great Indian bustard, a critically endangered bird, while grappling with significant ecological and logistical hurdles.
06 Oct 2026
Eric Schmidt's Falkor Maps 1.3 Million Sq Km of Seafloor
The research vessel Falkor, acquired by Eric and Wendy Schmidt in 2009, has charted over 1.3 million square kilometers of the ocean floor by 2022.
06 Oct 2026
Docu‑film ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ Uses Sangam Texts to Reveal State’s Hidden Biodiversity
The new documentary ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ examines ancient Sangam literature to map previously undocumented flora and fauna across Tamil Nadu.
06 Oct 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Launches National Innovation Challenge to Source Grassroots Solutions
The Arunachal Pradesh government has inaugurated a National Innovation Challenge aimed at uncovering community‑driven solutions to local problems.
06 Oct 2026
Two New Gecko Species Found in Telangana's Rocky Areas and Stone Piles
Researchers have identified two previously unknown gecko species inhabiting Telangana’s rocky landscapes and human-made stone piles, according to a report by Research Matters. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity.
06 Oct 2026
Rajasthan Tests Survival of Great Indian Bustard Chicks in the Wild West
Rajasthan is releasing captive‑bred Great Indian Bustard chicks into the wild West, hoping they can adapt and survive. The move is a risky gamble by the state's wildlife department as part of a broader conservation effort.
05 Oct 2026
IIIT Hyderabad Unveils Advanced EEG Lab for Cognitive Neuroscience
The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad has inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art electroencephalography lab aimed at accelerating research in cognitive neuroscience.
05 Oct 2026
Manipur Forest Chief Calls for Public‑Led Wildlife Conservation Drive
The chief of Manipur’s Forest Department urged that wildlife protection shift from a top‑down approach to a grassroots movement, emphasizing community participation.
05 Oct 2026
Tripura CM Animesh Debbarma launches Synergy 4.0 for scientific innovation
Tripura Chief Minister Animesh Debbarma has highlighted the Synergy 4.0 initiative, which aims to nurture young minds and shape the state's scientific future.
05 Oct 2026
Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno National Park, Boosting India's Population to 60
A female cheetah at Kuno National Park gave birth to five healthy cubs, raising the country's total cheetah count to 60.
05 Oct 2026
Study Finds Male and Female Olive Ridley Turtles Move Differently
A new study reveals that male and female Olive Ridley turtles exhibit distinct movement patterns, according to a report by Mid-Day.
05 Oct 2026
Arunachal Geologists Examine ONGC's Ladakh Geothermal Project to Power Border Regions
Geologists from Arunachal Pradesh are reviewing ONGC's Ladakh geothermal project to develop clean power solutions for India's border regions.
05 Oct 2026