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In pandemic, people are turning to nature, women especially
People in the study, ranged from stuck at home to stressed in essential worker jobs, reported significant increases in outdoor activity during Covid-19, especially among women.
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 03:28 PM IST
Wahington DC | Asian News International | Posted by Shivani Kale
A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during Covid-19 pandemic
As per a new study, nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on Nov 23, 2020 12:37 PM IST
Tokyo [Japan] | Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
Half measures will not save nature, warn world’s leading scientists
From preventing the extinction of lions and polar bears to halting the destruction of life-sustaining primary forests, only a multipronged plan can stitch together a “safety net” for the natural world, they argued in a peer-reviewed commentary in Science.
Published on Oct 24, 2020 03:06 AM IST
Paris | Agence-France-Presse| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi, Paris
Humans pushing 1 in 3 freshwater species to extinction
At least 85% of the earth’s wetlands are already lost and freshwater species are at highest risk compared to forest or marine species, the report released on Thursday has underlined.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Spending time in nature promotes well-being of children and young adults: Study
Time spent in nature was also a predictor for active care for nature in adulthood. The findings of the study support strategies and policies that ensure that young people have access to wild areas, parks, gardens, green neighbourhoods, and naturalised grounds at schools.
Updated on Aug 10, 2020 07:42 PM IST
London [UK] | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Online quiz on nature this Sunday
The first 50 winners will receive gifts such as a pair of binoculars for wildlife watching — the grand prize — coffee table books, mugs, flasks, pens, pocket guides, flash cards and subscriptions to Sanctuary Asia, a wildlife magazine.
Updated on Jul 11, 2020 03:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Can you identify the dangerous animal from this zoomed in image?
While some tried guessing the creature, others talked about the beauty of nature.
Published on Jun 29, 2020 10:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
Sunny Leone practices social distancing at LA’s Descanso Gardens: ‘Great way to get some fresh air, see the beauty of nature’
Sunny Leone shared a bright and happy picture of herself from Los Angeles after she visited a garden in the city amid lockdown.
Updated on May 28, 2020 01:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Entertainment Desk
Nature is calling, listen intently!
Endless video calls and binge-watching on Netflix has taken a toll on our health. Observing nature’s beauty might just be the balm your eyes need during the lockdown.
Updated on Apr 25, 2020 07:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Swati Chaturvedi
IFS officer asks people to share pics of nature’s beauty, they oblige
Parveen Kaswan took to Twitter to start a challenge and asked people to share their beat pictures of wildlife, landscape, or portrait
Updated on Apr 05, 2020 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
Kathmandu’s Mosaic Adventure helps trekking lovers to reclaim nature
People whose trips have been organized by the company are all praise for Everest Base Camp Trek in particular.
Updated on Mar 05, 2020 04:31 PM IST
Stressed over board exams? Spend 10 minutes daily with nature
The team from Cornell University in the US found that 10-50 minutes in natural spaces was the most effective to improve mood, focus and physiological markers like blood pressure and heart rate.
Published on Feb 26, 2020 02:44 PM IST
New York | Indo Asian News Service
Spending time in nature reduces stress. Here’s why
The impetus for this work is a movement toward prescribing time in nature as a way to prevent or improve stress and anxiety, while also supporting physical and mental health outcomes.
Updated on Feb 26, 2020 02:16 PM IST
Washington D.C. | Asian News International
Ever seen ‘ice volcanoes’? Watch freaky yet spectacular video
People dropped varied comments about ‘ice volcanoes’.
Updated on Feb 19, 2020 02:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
Connecting with nature may trigger eco-friendly life choices
A recent study revealed that many environmentally friendly life choices were common in people who lived in greener spaces or at the coast, and among those who regularly visited natural spaces.
Updated on Jan 15, 2020 02:00 PM IST
London | Press Trust of India
Newsmaker: As India fetes David Attenborough, a look at an incredible career
The face (and voice) of wildlife documentaries recently won the Indira Gandhi peace prize. A look at a legacy unmatched, and things he might have done differently.
Updated on Nov 29, 2019 06:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Zara Murao
Salim Ali: India’s birdman, lover of nature
This renowned ornithologist and naturalist, was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across the country. He was a key figure in Bombay Natural History Society and was helped create the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.
Updated on Nov 11, 2019 04:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Forest Bathing: Where nature becomes your therapist
To try the Japanese concept, pick a spot of unadulterated nature and just soak it in
Published on Nov 02, 2019 06:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anesha George
Biophilic decor: Ways to bring the feel of nature indoors
We have an instinctive drive to connect with nature and the more we connect, the happier we are. That’s why a walk in the woods or sitting on a quiet beach can feel so good.
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 12:03 PM IST
Associated Press | Associated Press
Preserve nature. It’s our best bet for the future
It’s time to protect water courses, vegetation, and ensure that there are no heat islands, addition of aerosols
Updated on Oct 13, 2019 07:25 PM IST
Madhav Gadgil
Lodha Belmondo: An exotic lifestyle amidst nature’s serenity
It is a private retreat where time slows down and every moment can be savored, making it the perfect antidote to contemporary urban life.
Updated on Oct 01, 2019 05:06 PM IST
Coral reefs in Jamaica shows how nature contains healing powers
Coral reefs are often called “rainforests of the sea” for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter.
Updated on Sep 18, 2019 10:10 AM IST
Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Associated Press
Baby elephant rushes to save ‘drowning’ human. Old video goes viral again
The elephant is named Kham Lha and she was rushing to ‘save’ Darrick Thomson, a volunteer at Elephant Nature Park.
Updated on Sep 17, 2019 11:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Artist sets up forest in Austrian stadium as nature’s last redoubt
Basel-based Klaus Littmann installed 300 trees in a 30,000-capacity stadium in Klagenfurt in southern Austria, near the border of Italy and Slovenia.
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 05:25 PM IST
Klagenfurt, Austria | Reuters
Where art blends with nature, loomwork
Titled ‘Woven Memoirs: A new kind of nature’, the exhibition pays tribute to the late artist Priya Ravish Mehra, a year after her death, and to her work with the traditional rafoogars or darning craft workers from her hometown in Najibabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 12:09 AM IST
Mumbai | Natasha Rego, Mumbai
Need to create an environment where nature and wildlife can flourish: PM Modi
Referring to tiger conservation in his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’, the prime minister said “whenever we talk about nature and wildlife, we only talk about conservation.
Published on Aug 26, 2019 01:31 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Gurugram’s condos: Safe, green and incredibly clean
Equipped with modern facilities, Vipul Belmonte on Golf Course Road takes it commitment to nature quite seriously.
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 03:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Gurugram | Sharanya Munsi
This Raksha Bandhan, rakhis with seeds to strengthen bond with nature
These rakhis, as the name suggests, are made of biodegradable material and contain pockets or clay seals filled with seeds of herbal and flowering plants.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 03:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Yesha Kotak, Mumbai
Mimicking nature for abundant, cheap energy
A pioneering scientific venture is trying to replicate the natural phenomenon of photosynthesis to capture and store energy from sunlight. Researchers believe that this environment-friendly method can go a long way to meet the world’s seemingly insatiable appetite for cheap energy.
Updated on Jul 16, 2019 11:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Nature’s protectors often in line of fire
The South Asia Network on Dams, River and People reports that in 2018, 28 people died across India in sand-mining violence. Not all were officials.
Published on Jul 15, 2019 07:40 AM IST
New Delhi | Bharati Chaturvedi
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