COIMBATORE: A woman in her seventies was trampled to death by a wild elephant in front of her neighbour’s house near Sholayar Dam in Valparai in the early hours ...

In Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore (a bustling city) mixes commerce and education with the natural majesty that is the Western Ghats a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearby may be the sanctuaries and national ...

Train trips were regular early in my career, riding the Island Express to and from Bengaluru. The Kanyakumari-Bengaluru train ...

KRISHNAGIRI: Two persons were arrested near Veppanahalli for poaching two deer by electrocution. The arrested are T Raja (45) of Chinna Soolamalai and K Mu ...

Panduranga Hegde, environmentalist and pioneer of the Appiko movement, speaks with TOI about the changing face of activism, political apathy, and why hope lies in the quiet strength of grassroots ...

Can frogs, cuckoos, and flowering neem trees predict the rains? For generations, farmers, fishers, and forest dwellers in ...

More than 20 people were hospitalised after they complained of nausea and dizziness following a blast at an Effluent ...

India is not just one country. It is many worlds, stitched together by history, colour, and rhythm. There are moments of ...

BHPian torque_bearer recently shared this with other enthusiasts:The itch to go on a long road trip began when I saw a Ford ...

Apart from being the perfect setting for monsoon road trips, the Western Ghats is also home to some breathtaking wildlife ...

Every year, from January to April, along with Forest department these volunteers patrol the beaches at night and relocating ...

"The consistent rise reflects successful turtle management and improved coastal protection. It was the result of multiple coordinated conservation efforts," Sahu said.