It’s been nearly five years in the making, and now it’s almost here! The Trees of My Country: A Natural History of India in 50 Trees, published by Aleph, will hit the bookstores soon.

It took me across India, this great country of the trees, from the steamy forests of the Andaman and Nicobar islands to the high Himalaya, from the coral atolls of Lakshadweep to the far reaches of Arunachal […]

https://shankarraman.in/2026/05/24/my-new-book-the-trees-of-my-country/

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Spices are the key to a renewed export future https://english.mathrubhumi.com/columns/i-mean-what-i-say/spices-are-the-key-to-a-renewed-export-future-dxskwjbo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SpicesOfKerala #WesternGhats #GlobalBusiness #Kochi

Discover the rare 'Amblyceps vayavy' catfish species recently found in the Western Ghats! Stay ahead in your exam prep with the latest Current Affairs on the Vidyakasam App.
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A hidden crisis in Kerala's healthcare: Did you know there is no specific antivenom for the Hump-nosed Pit Viper or the King Cobra in India? With cases rising in plantations and forests, experts are calling for urgent research and local venom collection. Stay safe and stay informed. Read the full report here. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/no-antivenom-for-8-viper-species-in-kerala-none-for-king-cobra-too-jnu170w8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Snakebite #KeralaHealth #Antivenom #KingCobra #WesternGhats

Tribunal has granted four weeks’ time to the concerned authorities to examine the recommendations and propose effective measures for implementation. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/iconic-neelakurinji-famed-for-12-year-bloom-faces-ecological-threat-green-tribunal-steps-in-aynt85lc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neelakurinji #NationalGreenTribunal #plants #WesternGhats

"Engineers will handle the risks": Supreme Court dismisses environmental challenge to Wayanad Tunnel, prioritising the project as a vital lifeline for Kerala. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-tunnel-road-sc-rejects-landslide-concerns-rules-engineers-will-handle-project-risks-fjtnyp91?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WayanadTunnel #SupremeCourt #KeralaNews #WesternGhats

Rain alert for Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats! IMD predicts heavy showers in Theni, Dindigul and Virudhunagar, while Chennai stays dry and humid. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-weather-forecast-western-ghats-rain-2026-mxk28in4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TamilNaduWeather #IMD #RainAlert #WesternGhats #ChennaiWeather

The Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, an endemic bird of the Western Ghats, is now facing serious threats due to climate change and habitat loss.
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