adventure and wildlife magazine articles
No rights in critical tiger habitats
The National Tiger Conservation Authority issued a notice to states two weeks ago asking officials to
suspend granting of rights to tribals and other forest dwellers under the Forest Rights Act in all critical tiger habitats.“In the absence of guidelines for notification of critical wildlife habitats, no rights shall be conferred in critical tiger habitats,” said
Thailand – the last stronghold of Indo Chinese Tiger
Thailand was the first country in the region to deplete its forests to such an extent that, by the 1980s it had banned logging. It was also among the first to establish national parks, but initially these were also badly stressed by illegal logging and hunting.
The Prince of Bandipur is no more
photo credit: Amith BhavikattiThe tiger that was found dead in the Kundakere range of Bandipur National Park on Sunday has been identified as the big cat that brought down a gaur in a video that went viral on social media in 2013.Incidentally, the same tiger went by the monicker ‘Prince’ and was usually found in the tourism zone though its territory extended beyond it.
Conservation
In a village called Markanja, an ordinary farmer is on a mission to conserve as many breeds as he can Mangifera indica is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent; domesticated over 2000 years ago; it is now also cultivated in east Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Bangalore University Staffer sets record!!!
The Bengalurean covered the Golden Quadrilateral and beyond up to Arunachal PradeshForty-three-year-old R Chiranthana, who covered the entire country on his bike last year, has entered the India Book of World Records and World Records India.
Achievers Corner – Minaram Gogoi
Minaram Gogoi of Assam’s Nameri National Park wins Zeiss Wildlife Conservation AwardMinaram Gogoi knows a thing or two about flying, although he had never been on a plane until last month. When the 35-year-old boarded a flight from Guwahati to Delhi to receive the Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award in March,
A sojourn to Valparai! The Ghat Section, I adore !!
The traveler in me craved for a much needed short, simple, and a worthy trip… that’s how I just decided to go to Valparai in the month of August, 2016 with my friends. An interesting little hill station specked with tea plantations all over was the ideal getaway.
A tragic end to an illustrious Racing Career
One of India’s most prominent racers in the domestic arena, Ashwin Sundar had been in the professional car racing circuit for over a decade.A former national champion across different categories, Ashwin Sundar had first made his mark in the sport by winning the 2002 MRF National Go-Kart Championships (U-17 age group) as a 13-year old,
3 Friends from Bangalore conquer The Mongol Rally in a Tata Nano!
13 countries. 18200 kms. 17 unsuccessful sponsor meetings. 48 days on the road. 5 mountain ranges. 3 river crossings.. ONE
Tata Nano! An adventure of a lifetime!!!It all started as with a whatsapp message from Bhairav Kuttaiah a criminal lawyer
In conversation with Priyank Kharge
Priyank Kharge, the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Government of Karnataka,answers the questions of our editor Dr.Simha Shastry about the current scenario of Adventure & Wildlife Tourism and Policies in the state in a one on one interview.A&W: Sir, Adventure and Wildlife tourism sector is growing at a fast pace across the country and so inKarnataka as well. What are the offerings from the tourism ministry for the enthusiasts?Priyank Kharge: We as the department of tourism, we have broken up th
