Think of the charismatic mammals of Central Indian forests. Did you think of the wild buffalo? Perhaps not. Most of us associate them with Assam. Yet, they once lorded over vast swathes of Central India. This is their story, and of their last stand. sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/article/the-wi…

The true story behind the mysterious 'real' photograph of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi : A seven-year-long forensic search that went from India to England, written by Ram Rahman. Do read: scroll.in/article/108467…

My ground report on Uttarkashi Floods newslaundry Newslaundry Hindi #Uttarkashi #UttarakhandFlashFloods

After you, Anas, the news lost its meaning, and the world turned dark. You’ve become the news,a headline needing no words, an image never shown. This is how truth is silenced: by killing the voice that spoke it, and blinding the eye that saw it.

Israel just assassinated the entire Al Jazeera crew in Gaza: fearless journalists and cameramen reporting the truth amid genocide. This is a war crime and a crime against humanity. Where are the Western journalists? Will they condemn this, or choose silence and complicity?

do not forget about Anas’s colleagues who were martyred along with him. Mohammad Qureiqaa, Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Alaywa, Mohammad Nofal.

I will never forget Anas when he cried bitterly in front of the camera, and people around him shouted, “Keep going, keep going, you are our voice.” Today, we have lost our voice. All of Gaza is crying for your martyrdom today. We will never forget you Anas.

Just heard NDTV has found the khalnayak (Villian) of Dharali disaster.. That is Frederick Wilson (also known as Raja of Harsil) who died in 1883. Nothing wrong happened in last 142 years in this part of world. Only a model environmental protection and sustainable development was

I’ve reported 18 wars over 35 years. I’ve been shot at, kidnapped, threatened, nearly raped. I’ve lost friends from Sarajevo to Syria. I thought I’d seen the worst of humanity. I was wrong. Nothing compares to Gaza — or the complicity letting it happen. #GazaGenocide #WarCrimes

Anas wept in anguish over the plight of Gaza’s people, who are collapsing in the streets from hunger.

The Israeli state is committing genocide. It has murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children. It has starved hundreds to death including many children and is threatening to starve millions. Enabling these crimes by silence and inaction is a crime in itself. It

94 years young today! Celebrating Professor Irfan Habib. A towering Indian historian of the Aligarh school. A fearless voice for socialism and secularism, and a mentor to generations. In an age when history is under siege, his words remain our compass. Long live!

Prof #IrfanHabib, India's top historian of our time turned 94 today. Born on 12 Aug 1931, Prof Habib is known for research on mediaeval & late mediaeval period and his strong stance against majoritarian extremism. Praying for his good health, long life and his continued guidance.

Honoured to have been invited to Student Conference on Conservation Science-BNG to deliver a plenary talk! Look forward to meeting and learning from participants and colleagues attending the conference.

The Sulkapara forest resthouse in Diana range of #Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. #FRH Mohan Pargaien IFS🇮🇳 Ramesh Pandey Yash Kale IFS 🐾 Raza Kazmi

If you happen to be in Bangalore, please do come for this Open Plenary talk starting at 5:30 pm at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science.

On this day, 100 years ago, the world's first photographs of a tiger taken in the wild were published in The Illustrated London News. The headline read: "A Triumph of Big Game Photography: The First Photographs of Tigers in the Natural Haunts". Full story in the thread below.

Excellent. Almost all FRHs of forest departments across indian States have this common pattern. 1. & 2. FRH Ranikhet Almora 3. Old Image Kilbury FRH Nainital 4. FRH Maheshkhan near Bhowali, Nainital Raza Kazmi Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

An admirer of forest resthouses, this one is in Satkosia Tiger Reserve. The Mahanadi flows nearby. #Odisha #FRH Mohan Pargaien IFS🇮🇳 Neha Sinha Raza Kazmi This, too, dates back to the colonial times and has been renovated.

Another day, another forest staff martyred in the line of duty. This time, by electrocution from illegal live wire laid inside forests for paoching wildlife.