Birds' Secret to Sleeping Safely: One Eye Open
Discover how birds use unihemispheric sleep to rest while staying alert to danger. Learn the science behind this survival instinct and what it reveals about animal behaviour. Read more!
Discover how birds use unihemispheric sleep to rest while staying alert to danger. Learn the science behind this survival instinct and what it reveals about animal behaviour. Read more!
Explore NBA legend Larry Bird's $75 million net worth in 2025, his iconic Celtics career, rivalry with Magic Johnson, and life with wife Dinah Mattingly. Discover his earnings and investments.
The 12th Karnataka Bird Festival begins in Mangaluru's Pilikula Nisargadhama, focusing on avian conservation and eco-tourism. Join the three-day event for birdwatching and environmental awareness.
A heart-stopping video shows a man dangling from a crane to rescue a bird entangled in wires. The act, hailed as pure compassion, has deeply moved netizens. Watch the story of bravery.
The 12th Hakki Habba bird festival begins in Mangaluru on January 9, 2025. Join conservationists for bird walks, workshops, and cultural events celebrating avian diversity. #BirdFestival #Mangaluru
A man from Punjab risked his life, hanging from a high-rise to save a trapped bird. The heart-stopping video has won millions of hearts online. Watch the incredible rescue!
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds annually in Bengaluru. Rescue cases surged to 790 in 2025. Learn about the impact and conservation efforts.
A young sarus crane, the world's tallest flying bird, succumbed to injuries from a sharp kite thread in Surat. Despite rescue efforts, blood loss proved fatal. Read about the incident and the ongoing danger of kite manja.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds in Bengaluru yearly. Rescue cases soared to 790 in 2025. Learn about the crisis and conservation efforts.
Rajgir's wildlife areas become a major birding hotspot, recording 135 species including 33 migratory birds from Europe & Central Asia. Discover the ecological significance!
An owl entangled in kite string (manja) was rescued in Pardi village, Valsad. Animal activists warn of the severe threat manja poses to birds, especially nocturnal species like owls, during the kite-flying season.
Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar sees a worrying dip in migratory bird species, from 79 in 2020 to 72 in 2023. Birders blame habitat destruction and urge immediate conservation action to save this urban biodiversity hotspot.
Larry Bird admitted only Magic Johnson could match him psychologically. Their legendary rivalry, built on respect and fear, redefined modern basketball. Discover the untold story.
Gujarat emerges as a top birding hub with over 8.33 lakh local & migratory birds in 2024-25. Discover how conservation efforts made the state a safe haven for avian species.
Explore the evolutionary reasons behind vibrant male plumage in birds, Charles Darwin's sexual selection theory, and fascinating exceptions like the Eclectus parrot. Discover nature's colour code.
Hyderabad's AWCS organised a run to highlight nylon manja dangers. The banned string kills birds & harms humans. Over 5,000 birds rescued since 2019. Pledge to fly kites responsibly.
Namakkal district administration and Animal Husbandry Department conduct surprise inspections at poultry farms to prevent bird flu spread from Kerala. Collector Durga Murthy leads the drive.
A major bird survey in Karnataka's Ankasamudra Bird Sanctuary documented 155 species. Discover the key findings and conservation significance of this ornithological exercise.
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
Discover how a 1985 Converse commercial filming in French Lick turned NBA legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson from fierce rivals into close friends. A story of respect beyond competition.
India faces fresh H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in Kerala & Tamil Nadu. Learn key symptoms, high-risk groups, and essential prevention tips to stay safe. Read more.
Explore Larry Bird's $75 million net worth in 2025-26, his historic NBA salary with the Celtics, brand deals, and legendary rivalry with Magic Johnson. Dive into the Hall of Famer's financial journey.
A rare Sirkeer Malkoha bird, typically found in plains, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. Forest officials cite climate change as a possible cause. Discover the details.
A wild tiger fell into a 40-foot well in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. Forest department officials are leading urgent rescue efforts to save the big cat. Details inside.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Scientists reveal the hooded pitohui, a bird from New Guinea, carries deadly batrachotoxin. Discover how its diet makes it toxic and why it's a marvel of evolution.
Discover how Bengaluru's urban gardens and parks are turning into unexpected birding hotspots, attracting over 100 species and fostering community conservation efforts.
A six-year-old sambar deer was safely rescued by Nashik forest officials after it strayed into a residential area, colliding with a fence. Read about the swift operation that prevented a traffic mishap.