The coach has giant glass windows that provide unhindered views of its surroundings. It also has plush seats and is air conditioned; the other carriages have no air conditioning, slatted wooden seats and open windows. The train before it leaves Waghai station. Photo: Anita Rao Kashi A few more toots and the NG Mix Passenger … Read more
Climate change, fragile terrain and loss of forest cover created the perfect recipe for the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district that claimed 123 lives, according to studies conducted over the years. Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Wayanad early Tuesday. While 128 people were injured, many are … Read more
NEW DELHI: In an intriguing discovery, researchers have stumbled upon a frog in the foothills of Western Ghats sporting an extraordinary feature — a mushroom sprouting from its side. The finding, described in the journal Reptiles and Amphibians, has left the scientific community intrigued since it is the first time a mushroom has been seen … Read more
