Himanshu Kaushik

Hustlers, work night shifts & early mornings too: How Gir lions differ from African counterparts

A recent study has found crucial differences in the activity levels and patterns of Gir's lions compared with those at Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. One reason for this is the close proximity in which the Indian big cats live with humans

How Gujarat village helped sarus cranes, critically endangered tallest flying bird

Bhojaji Thakore transforms farmland into wetland to safeguard sarus crane eggs, fostering community vigilance for critically endangered species.

How Nalsarovar in Gujarat is set for big facelift

Gujarat’s First Ramsar Site Promises Newer Experiences With Theme Park, Boat Jetty

Sau far sau good: Centenarian women voters far outnumber men in Gujarat

Sau far sau good: Centenarian women voters far outnumber men in Gujarat

In Gujarat, there is a significant number of centenarian voters, with 8,076 women and 3,457 men over the age of 100, according to data from the Election Commission

‘Gir sanctuary in Gujarat sees stable spotted deer, sambar count’

‘Gir sanctuary in Gujarat sees stable spotted deer, sambar count’

A research paper titled "The semi-arid ecosystem of Asiatic Lion Landscape in Saurashtra, Gujarat" reveals that the populations of spotted deer and sambar in Gir, the only sanctuary for Asiatic lions, have reached a state of equilibrium

Pricey hotels, packed trains, 3 times the airfare: WC cricket frenzy in Ahmedabad

Pricey hotels, packed trains, 3 times the airfare: WC cricket frenzy in Ahmedabad

As the championship begins on October 5, with the opener and the India-Pakistan game both being played in Ahmedabad, fans and groups from across India and the world are converging in the city

How Muslims lost the ticket to Gujarat polls

How Muslims lost the ticket to Gujarat polls

In Gujarat, Muslims account for 9% of the population, but they have been poorly represented in assemblies. Parties have been allocating fewer tickets leading to further marginalisation of the community

Why a Gujarat village is going out of way to save two bird eggs

Why a Gujarat village is going out of way to save two bird eggs

Villagers are going out of their way to make sure a pair of endangered Sarus cranes are comfortable and their eggs are safe from wild animals

What zoos are doing in times of Covid-19

What zoos are doing in times of Covid-19

Zoos across the country are taking life saving measures to protect animals during the Covid-19 outbreak

Why Gujarat doesn't want cameras, experts to count its lions

Why Gujarat doesn't want cameras, experts to count its lions

A month and a half before the lion census starts in Gujarat, the government has rejected experts from WII and technology to conduct the head count

Can The Great Indian Bustard Live?

Can The Great Indian Bustard Live?

For the bird to survive, 150 of which remain in the wild, power lines around habitats have to go underground, blades of air turbines need to be painted bright

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