S.Ravi

S.Ravi

S. Ravi writes on science, evolution and wildlife besides trends in culture, history, art, and stories of human interest.
Forest officials in Karnataka fight wildlife and forest crime using cyber toolsForest officials in Karnataka fight wildlife and forest crime using cyber tools

Forest officials in Karnataka fight wildlife and forest crime using cyber tools

The Forest Department of Karnataka in collaboration with Wildlife Trust of India last week launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel…

1 year ago
Kerala’s first buyer-seller car boot sale to be held in Kochi in NovKerala’s first buyer-seller car boot sale to be held in Kochi in Nov

Kerala’s first buyer-seller car boot sale to be held in Kochi in Nov

Demonstrating an example of innovative thinking, Kochi is all set to become Kerala’s first city to host car boot sale.…

2 years ago
‘India’s Got Talent’ star Shikha Gusain mesmerises viewers with solo Bharatanatyam performance‘India’s Got Talent’ star Shikha Gusain mesmerises viewers with solo Bharatanatyam performance

‘India’s Got Talent’ star Shikha Gusain mesmerises viewers with solo Bharatanatyam performance

Displaying her talent which took her to the semi-finals of the popular television reality show “India’s Got Talent”, Shikha Gusain…

2 years ago
Fresh digging starts in Barabati Fort to uncover Odisha’s maritime links with Southeast AsiaFresh digging starts in Barabati Fort to uncover Odisha’s maritime links with Southeast Asia

Fresh digging starts in Barabati Fort to uncover Odisha’s maritime links with Southeast Asia

The famous and historic Barabati Fort in the city of Cuttack, Odisha was excavated after a gap of 16 years…

2 years ago
Art festival with German touch drives home water conservation messageArt festival with German touch drives home water conservation message

Art festival with German touch drives home water conservation message

There is no better way to convey a message and create awareness than varied forms of art and performances. This…

2 years ago
Arrival of golden-feathered Brahminy ducks to Uttarakhand signals onset of winterArrival of golden-feathered Brahminy ducks to Uttarakhand signals onset of winter

Arrival of golden-feathered Brahminy ducks to Uttarakhand signals onset of winter

The arrival of Ruddy Shelduck or Surkhab birds in Uttarakhand signals the onset of winter and migration of birds from…

2 years ago
Massive Srinagar walkathon spotlights J&K’s rich wildlife heritage, biodiversityMassive Srinagar walkathon spotlights J&K’s rich wildlife heritage, biodiversity

Massive Srinagar walkathon spotlights J&K’s rich wildlife heritage, biodiversity

`On the occasion of 67th National Wildlife Week, a major event – Wildlife Week Walkathon -- was organised in Srinagar…

2 years ago
Kerala’s first marine lab to study waves, tidal energy opened at KochiKerala’s first marine lab to study waves, tidal energy opened at Kochi

Kerala’s first marine lab to study waves, tidal energy opened at Kochi

One of Kerala’s premier institutions, the Cochin University of Science and Technology was in news for more than one reason.…

2 years ago
Meghalaya’s Garo Hills becomes ground zero to raise awareness about wildlife conservationMeghalaya’s Garo Hills becomes ground zero to raise awareness about wildlife conservation

Meghalaya’s Garo Hills becomes ground zero to raise awareness about wildlife conservation

Garo Hills in Meghalaya was the scene of a plethora of activities during the National Wildlife Week celebrated in India…

2 years ago
Food exhibition showcasing millet dishes, sweets and savouries big hit with paramilitary forces and familyFood exhibition showcasing millet dishes, sweets and savouries big hit with paramilitary forces and family

Food exhibition showcasing millet dishes, sweets and savouries big hit with paramilitary forces and family

The promotion of Shree Anna or millets during the International Year of Millets took a major lead yesterday as an…

2 years ago
Lion safari restarted at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo after three years draws large crowdsLion safari restarted at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo after three years draws large crowds

Lion safari restarted at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo after three years draws large crowds

Chennai’s popular spot for local and national tourists, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur Zoo has resumed its star…

2 years ago
Batting for women-led development, technocrat Deepak Sharma roots for a level playing field Batting for women-led development, technocrat Deepak Sharma roots for a level playing field 

Batting for women-led development, technocrat Deepak Sharma roots for a level playing field

While being autobiographical, Deepak Sharma’s book “Wings To Fly” (Notion Press) is bound to inspire many, who are passionate and…

2 years ago
Corbett Park bids an emotional goodbye to elephant Gomti and Brandy, the German ShepherdCorbett Park bids an emotional goodbye to elephant Gomti and Brandy, the German Shepherd

Corbett Park bids an emotional goodbye to elephant Gomti and Brandy, the German Shepherd

Farewells are always emotional, especially if they take place after years of association. That was the atmosphere in Corbett Tiger…

2 years ago
Watch: ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ by Indian Railways staff to keep Vande Bharat Express trains spick and spanWatch: ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ by Indian Railways staff to keep Vande Bharat Express trains spick and span

Watch: ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ by Indian Railways staff to keep Vande Bharat Express trains spick and span

The Indian Railways during the country-wide Swachhata Hi Seva campaign undertook a major initiative called “14 Minutes Miracle”. Launched at…

2 years ago
Bengaluru scientists achieve big breakthrough in treating industrial waste water using nanozymesBengaluru scientists achieve big breakthrough in treating industrial waste water using nanozymes

Bengaluru scientists achieve big breakthrough in treating industrial waste water using nanozymes

In what can be described as a major breakthrough, scientists of Materials Research Centre at Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science…

2 years ago

Skill development for three abandoned tiger cubs, to be moved to Srisailam Tiger Reserve to learn hunting

The three surviving female tiger cubs of the four abandoned by their mother will be moved to the Nallamala-Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger…

2 years ago

Rare 15th Century sculpture in Tamil Nadu sheds light on temple musicians and dancers

A rare 550-year-old sati stone sculpture found in Srivilliputhur town in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district provides insights on minstrels of…

2 years ago

Shishya Anandita Narayanan makes Guru Geeta Chandran proud with a scintillating Bharatanatyam performance

It turned out to be an excellent evening for both Guru Geeta Chandran and her shishya Anandita Narayanan, as the…

2 years ago

First cycle track with solar rooftop in Hyderabad shows India’s go-green spirit

Following South Korea, now India too has a solar rooftop covered cycle track in Hyderabad, Telangana. The first of its…

2 years ago

Kochi Metro Rail becomes India’s first rapid transit network to instal cardio-responsive machines

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited which also operates the Water Metro in this city in Kerala added another first to…

2 years ago

Assam gives big boost to water transportation, launches special boats under World Bank scheme

To fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of reviving waterways in India as a new step towards economic development by…

2 years ago