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Bhopal's tigers have become an urban legend of sorts, confounding wildlife experts by thriving in the cityscape, making their appearances after sunset to hunt and reproduce in local parks.

Pep Guardiola's transformative impact on Manchester City is examined through "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." While his tactical genius and trophy-laden reign are lauded, the article critiques the regimentation of his style and the looming shadow of Financial Fair Play breaches, questioning the integrity of his legacy.

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With fewer than 500 Timor green pigeons left, this extraordinary bird is racing towards extinction. Its survival is threatened by rampant hunting and habitat destruction. To avert the loss of this unique species, we must prioritize urgent conservation measures that foster local involvement and protect its dwindling habitat in the lush forests of Timor-Leste.

Soaring gold prices are igniting a mining frenzy in Brazil's Amazon, leading to accelerated deforestation in protected zones and hazardous mercury contamination. Illegal mining operations are expanding rapidly, particularly within Indigenous territories, posing a significant threat to the rainforest and its inhabitants. Authorities are struggling to curb these activities, which are often financed by powerful criminal organizations.

London Zoo is set to transform with a massive, anonymous £20 million donation. This gift will fund a state-of-the-art wildlife health centre, allowing the public to witness critical medical procedures. This initiative marks a new era in conservation, merging tradition with modern medicine to foster global responsibility and inspire future scientists by demystifying wildlife healthcare.

Karnataka's Tumakuru district is on high alert after over 44 peacocks died, confirming H5N1 avian influenza. While human infections are rare, the virus can cross over from birds, causing severe respiratory illness. Authorities have established containment zones and are monitoring bird populations closely. Residents are urged to avoid sick birds and practice good hygiene.

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Tropical rainforests disappeared at a rate of one football pitch every six seconds last year, researchers said on Tuesday, urging countries to include forest protection in post-pandemic plans. Loss of primary forest, which hit a record high in 2016 and 2017, was 2.8% higher in 2019 than the year before. Agricultural expansion, wildfires, logging, mining and population growth all contribute to the loss, researchers said.

Delayed radio-collar drops in Madhya Pradesh, including a tiger killed by opium growers, have prompted officials to question if distant war conditions are impacting tracking. A confidential memo suggested satellite glitches tied to the Gulf war, though experts cite other potential causes. Investigations into collar performance are underway.

The northeast region of the country has lost around 4,350 sq km of primary forest area in the last two decades (2001 to 2021), which is nearly three times the size of Delhi having an area of 1,484 sq km, according to the data of global forest watch (GFW).

that is the record extent of tropical rainforest destroyed last year due in large measure to fires fuelled by climate change, researchers reported Wednesday. Neighbouring Bolivia's forest loss -- 1.5 million hectares -- skyrocketed by 200 percent last year, with a record 3.6 percent of primary forests destroyed in a single year, mostly due to fires set to clear land for industrial-scale farms, according to the report.

Conservationists have expressed concern over the rapid deforestation across 19 hills and also in the plains and its adverse consequences, including worsening floods in Guwahati. They said co-existence of humans and nature can be the key to counter deforestation and solve burning issues, including climate change.

One of the major takeaways at the COP26 in Glasgow has been the pledge — by more than 100 leaders — to end deforestation by the end of this decade. That countries, including India, have stayed away from the declaration notwithstanding, those that have taken it together account for 85% of the world’s forests.

Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram in the 'Ramayana' teaser has captivated audiences, marking a seven-year journey for director Nitesh Tiwari. This ambitious two-part saga, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026, offers a glimpse into Rama's world. The film boasts a stellar cast and music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

The northeast region experienced substantial tree cover loss from 2001-23, greatly surpassing the country's total depletion. Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura were most impacted, resembling the size of Delhi and Kerala.

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Forest Survey of India to submit a detailed report on the substantial loss of 23 lakh hectares of forest cover since 2000. This reduction, particularly severe in northeastern states, significantly impacts India's carbon balance and ranks the nation second globally in deforestation rates.