This World Turtle Day 2024, take a peek inside Maharashtra’s Velas village that is on a mission to conserve Turtles. Velas, a tranquil coastal village nestled between pristine beaches and majestic mountains that houses just 225 families, has transformed from its past of consuming turtle eggs to becoming a beacon of hope for Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation. Celebrate World Turtle Day with us as we explore Velas' inspiring conservation efforts and the remarkable beauty of its natural surroundings.
23 May,2024 12:52 PM ISTSilsila, a cult classic in the Indian film industry, rules the hearts of movie enthusiasts even decades after its release. The film featured luminaries like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, and Sanjeev Kapoor in prominent roles. However, not many know that Parveen Babi was the first choice for the character. She was later replaced by Jaya Bachchan in the film. Veteran actor Ranjeet recently revealed how Parveen reacted to the news of getting replaced in the film
04 April,2024 11:53 AM ISTThe radio collaring project of the urban leopards of Mumbai helped researchers and forest department officials understand that leopard activity was maximum at night; during the day, they rested inside SGNP. Researchers also documented instances where leopards were near people but humans were unaware of it. Watch this video 'The Secret Lives Of Urban Leopards' as Ranjeet Jadhav takes you on this journey in the latest episode of his documentary series Navigating The Wild.
07 January,2024 12:00 AM ISTRanbir Kapoor's movie 'Animal' has triggered a huge audience due to its “violent and misogynistic” approach. With Parliament’s winter session underway, the debate over Animal’s influence has made it to the Upper House. Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan labeled the movie as Bimari (illness) for the society during the Zero Hour of the Rajya Sabha. 'Animal' has already entered Rs 200 crore club in India within just 4 days of its official release. The 3 hour-21 minute-long film was released in 5 languages- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
08 December,2023 11:43 AM IST | MumbaiHow do you monitor a massive herd of straying wild elephants? With thermal drones. A first-of-its kind tracking exercise gives forest department real-time updates on pachyderm movement
06 November,2022 03:26 PM IST | MumbaiThe is the story about how a citizen science project involving people from different walks of life is helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Aarey Forest using camera traps. The leopard activity data gathered by the team over the years not just helps the Maharashtra forest department during Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents but also showcases the extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of Mumbai which has one of the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world.
04 July,2022 01:17 PM ISTAn extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of Mumbai with one of the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world. Mid-day’s senior environment journalist Ranjeet Jadhav helms new video series of untold stories of heroes working for Maharashtra’s wildlife conservation. A citizens science project involving people from different walks of life helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Mumbai's green lung.
23 June,2022 09:34 PM IST | MumbaiMid-day’s senior environment journalist Ranjeet Jadhav helms new video series of untold stories of heroes working for Maharashtra’s wildlife conservation. A citizens science project involving people from different walks of life helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Mumbai's green lung.
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16 June,2022 03:22 PM IST | MumbaiPrem Chopra and Ranjeet at u00e2u20acu02dcThe Maharashtra Prestigious Ratna Awardsu00e2u20acu2122
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