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Covers:  Travel, conservation issues, environment, wildlife, women.
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Independent journalist covering travel, conservation issues, environment, wildlife, women.

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Cancer survivors take first steps towards conquering mountains

Cancer survivors take first steps towards conquering mountains

A group of cancer survivors recently trekked about 22km to Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand to raise awareness ab…

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Manipur landslide sparks ecological debate

Manipur landslide sparks ecological debate

Sixty-one people died and 18 were injured after a massive landslide hit the construction site of Tupul Railwa…

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Habitat changes may be causing sarus cranes to form breeding trios

Habitat changes may be causing sarus cranes to form breeding trios

A new study by K.S. Gopi Sundar, Swati Kittur and Suhridam Roy, at the Nature Conservation Foundation, detail…

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Fences of lemon trees keep elephants away from Assam farmers' crops and homes

Fences of lemon trees keep elephants away from Assam farmers' crops and homes

Farmers living in Assam’s Sivasagar district, in the Brahmaputra river basin, have had negative encounters wi…

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An artist captures the North-East in aerial embroidery

An artist captures the North-East in aerial embroidery

It is a bird’s-eye view of Loktak Lake that catches the eye—two lotus pickers rowing their boats on the fresh…

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Black bears stray from Assam national park in unprecedented numbers

Black bears stray from Assam national park in unprecedented numbers

Six months ago, conflict between Asiatic black bears and people around Manas National Park was largely unhear…

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Study Suggests Herbal Cigarettes May Be As Harmful As Tobacco

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By Kasturi Das Verified
| Asian Scientist Verified
AsianScientist (Jun. 28, 2026) – Marketed as natural, tobacco-free and even therapeutic, herbal cigarettes have gained popularity among smokers in India seeking what they perceive to be a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes. But a new study suggests these products may be just as harmful—if not more so—than tobacco cigarettes.
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A community leads protection of the pangolin in a critical illegal trade corridor

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By Kasturi Das Verified
| Mongabay India
The Sangtam Naga community has passed a resolution banning pangolin hunting to address wildlife trafficking along the India-Myanmar border. Nagaland is a critical wildlife corridor for the illegal trade, with pangolins being the world’s most trafficked mammal. While pangolin hunting is already banned under India’s wildlife law, enforcement in Nagaland’s districts, where governance is largely community-driven with customary laws, becomes difficult. A community-led ban has greater influence.
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Darjeeling conservationist Barkha Subba wins Whitley Award 2026

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By Kasturi Das Verified
| EastMojo
With wetlands shrinking and land use shifting across Darjeeling’s tea-dominated landscape, the survival of the rare Himalayan salamander is becoming increasingly uncertain. Recognising both the urgency of this threat and the promise of community-led solutions, the Whitley Awards 2026 have honoured conservationist Barkha Subba for her efforts to scale up protection of the species and its fragile habitat.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a news presenter in a local news channel in Guwahati.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be able to give voice to the voiceless. to make a difference through my stories.

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Instagram
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