Historians aren’t sure exactly when the first zoo was built, but it’s clear humans have kept exotic animals for thousands of years.
Environment
Assam: An Annual Tale of Flooding and Landslides From the Blue Hills
This is not a one-off incident in this part of the state. Every monsoon, it is basically the same story – just to different degrees.
David Bowie: 50 Years On, a Look at ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and the First UN Climate Summit
In June 1972, the first United Nations conference on the human environment coincided with the release of David Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust album. Both still feel disturbingly relevant today
Crypto Bros Are Trying to Buy an Island in the Pacific
Crypto millionaires are attempting to buy an island in the Southwest Pacific. It’s the latest in a long line of schemes by libertarians asserting the rights of private capital above …
Lockdown Readings on Nature
For all its ills, the lockdown was a time to make a connection with the non-human lives around us. The author reconnects with nature by delving into four rejuvenating books.
Odisha: How One Woman Is Making a Push Towards Modern Agricultural Practices
Jayashree Pradhan’s journey of introducing sustainable agriculture in Odisha has not been obstacle-free.