Kaziranga National Park

Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

July 23, 2020

Assam’s annual ritual of devastating floods comes on the back of a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Now a cocktail of the two dangers threatens not just millions of humans but also puts in peril the state’s rich wildlife.

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Millions suffer floods fury in India

Millions suffer floods fury in India

July 19, 2019

More than three million people have been displaced across the northern and north-eastern India because of monsoon that has not only destroyed homes but cost the lives of many.

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Spotting Our One-Horned Friends

Spotting Our One-Horned Friends

October 5, 2018

Famous for its many Indian rhinoceros, the Kaziranga National Park in Assam is more than about the onehorned animals. With its early morning elephant safari and bird watching along with learning sessions at the breeding centre, a visit to the park can be adventurous as well as ed...

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Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in the eye of storm

Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in the eye of storm

March 1, 2017

One of India’s largest wildlife destinations and tourist hotspots, the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, in the north-eastern state of Assam, and the global news agency, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) are making news. But, what is the story? Here is a synopsis.

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The world’s largest river island becomes a district

The world’s largest river island becomes a district

September 13, 2016

Majuli, which was recently crowned with the title of the planet’s largest river island by the Guinness World Records, is now India’s first island district. The titles for the district are likely to boost tourism in the north-eastern Indian state, ‘Awesome Assam’.

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Uttarakhand to open India’s first Tiger protect cell

Uttarakhand to open India’s first Tiger protect cell

August 17, 2016

Great deal of tigers have been killed in India in the recent past and to protect the endangered species, the country will soon be up with its first tiger cell in Dehradun (Northern India).

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Prince William and Kate visit India

Prince William and Kate visit India

April 12, 2016

Prince William, the duke of Cambridge, with his wife Kate, began a week’s tour of India on April 10, 2016. On their first day, the couple visited Banganga water tank in Mumbai, enjoyed a game of cricket and attended charity events. The duke and duchess of Cambridge began a seve...

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