Death of dog Kalu leaves a village heartbroken

The recent death of a beloved dog named Kalu has deeply affected the community of Bahadurpur village in Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Kalu, who had been an integral part of the village for the past decade, was adopted by the Umale family. His death led to an outpouring of grief from the villagers, who organized a funeral procession that mirrored human rituals. The procession included a decorated jeep, flower petals, and a band, showing...

Meow! High five! 5 cubs added to India’s cheetah tribe

A cheetah named Gamini recently became a mum to five adorable cubs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.  Thanks to these precious additions, the number of cheetahs in India now stands at 26. On March 10, Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, tweeted, “High Five, Kuno! Female cheetah Gamini, aged about 5 years, brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, has given birth to 5 cubs today.” He added,...

Stunning Bhimbetka fossil find turns out to be a dud

A little over three years ago, researchers reported a sensational fossil find in Madhya Pradesh that, it was said, would confirm the formation of the supercontinent Gondwanaland about 550 million years ago. Modern-day South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica are said to have been created by the break-up of this supercontinent. However, the reported fossil from the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for Palaeolithic and Mesolithic cave art, about 40km from...