Crowds, Bollywood music and celebrity tigers: Are Indian safaris getting out of hand?

Crowds, Bollywood music and celebrity tigers: Are Indian safaris getting out of hand?

When Arrowhead, one of Ranthambore National Park’s favourite tigers, died of cancer, the Internet exploded with tributes. However, wildlife biologist Sanjay Gubbi, whose work focusses on the conservation of large carnivores such as tigers and leopards, believes that selective sympathies towards animals that have attained celebrity status, often because of their popularity with tourists, may … Read more

Farmer killed in elephant-attack in Chittoor; Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condoles death, announces ex-gratia

Farmer killed in elephant-attack in Chittoor; Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condoles death, announces ex-gratia

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu In a tragic incident, farmer Ramakrishna Raju (55) was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants at Kothuru village in Somala mandal in the early hours of Sunday (July 27, 2025), which led to panic in the vicinity of several villages. … Read more