A wild tusker named Padayappa has developed a unique bond with a house in Devikulam, Munnar. The elephant has been visiting the house for the past five years without causing any harm to the property or people. During his recent visit, Padayappa opened the gates with his tusks, ate guavas, vegetables, and flowers from the…
In India, roti-sabzi is a popular staple dish enjoyed with various accompaniments like curries, dal, achar, and onions. Roti is made using different types of flours and people now experiment with adding seeds and multi-grains to make it healthier. One interesting variation is vegetable roti, where vegetables are mixed with flour and toasted to perfection,…
Humans have caused the extinction of at least 600 bird species over the past 1,30,000 years, leading to a significant loss of functional diversity among birds. This has resulted in a loss of three billion years of unique evolutionary history. The impact is especially severe on islands. The loss of functional diversity has far-reaching implications…