india, kuttamperoor river, pollution, river restoration

How the Kuttamperoor River Came Back to Life

In April 2023, India’s Prime Minister hailed the efforts of a village in Kerala. The once biologically-dead Kuttamperoor River has been restored to its former glory thanks to a coordinated partnership between the villagers, the Budhanoor village council, the Kerala state government, and other well-wishers, The slow decay of the Kuttamperoor River The 4-mile-long Kuttamperoor River, ...

Nathan Machoka

The Kuttamperoor River before and after restoration.

The Nest Man of India Built 250,000 Homes for Sparrows

Known as the nest man of India, one man has set out to build countless homes for sparrows. The sparrows and other birds that make Delhi their home are at serious risk. The main reasons include rapid industrialization, development, the reduction of wetland areas, and human practices like kite flying. But there is still hope ...

Viena Abdon

Rakesh Khatri, India's nest man.

The Great Banyan: How Can It Grow So Wide?

The Great Banyan is a biological marvel. It is a single tree, yet it’s also a forest that covers 3.5 acres. Found in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical garden in Howrah, India, it is the largest tree by area and among the biggest organisms on earth.  More interestingly, the tree still thrives without its ...

Nathan Machoka

The Great Banyan tree in India.

Discover the History of India’s Masala Chai

The belief that India’s best products are meant for the West is usually accurate, whether it’s the finest tea or saffron. However, there are some exceptions to this rule — masala chai, chai latte, or chai tea is one of them. This beverage changed it all and we can credit its discovery to India, unlike ...

Ratul Saha

A cup of masala chai.

What India Is Doing to Reduce Man-Eating Tiger Attacks

The tiger, India’s national animal, is admired for its grace, power, and beauty. The man-eating tiger is less common, but it is still respected by the locals in India. As the human population increases in India and settlements are spreading, the number of clashes between tigers and humans increases too.  The infamous Champawat tiger was ...

Nathan Machoka

Closeup shot of a Bengal tiger.

Mysterious Giant Stone Jars Found in India

Mysterious giant stone jars that may have been used for burial rituals have been unearthed across four new sites in Assam, India. The 65 newly discovered giant stone jars vary in shape and decoration, with some tall and cylindrical, and others partly or fully buried in the ground.

Science Unmasked

India’s Secret Treasure: The Enigmatic Ajanta Caves

The Ajanta Caves are a stunning treasure of art and religion located 200 miles from the busy streets of Mumbai, tucked away in the highlands of Northwest India. The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra in ...

Viena Abdon

The Ajanta Caves.

One Village in India Has Over 100 Varieties of Mangoes

Mangoes are tropical fruit popular in countries such as India. In fact, in different states of India, you will come across delicious varieties of fruit. Indians eat the fruit in many ways, including raw, ripened, and pulped. They also use it in various cuisines. While it is common to find many mango variants harvested in ...

Emma Lu

A mango tree laden with fruit.

Efforts Boosted to Curb China’s Illegal Fishing

In recent years, governments of various countries have become worried about the aggressive attitude of China regarding territorial issues and business activities. Several instances of Chinese-origin stealth vessels indulging in illegal fishing activities have been reported and in some instances, credible evidence has been collected too. While Beijing keeps denying the illegal activities of such ...

Max Lu

Fishermen weighing tuna.

Mysterious Giant Stone Jars Found in India

Mysterious giant stone jars that may have been used for burial rituals have been unearthed across four new sites in Assam, India. The discovery comes from a major collaboration involving researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).  The 65 newly discovered giant stone jars vary in shape and decoration, with some tall and cylindrical, and others ...

Troy Oakes

Giant stone jars found in India.