flora and fauna

The spotted deer’s comeback near Badkhal Lake offers hope for wildlife and forest recovery in the Aravalli region of Faridabad.

Tucked away in the Andaman Sea, Barren Island is India’s best-kept natural wonder — a living, breathing volcano surrounded by surreal landscapes and marine magic.

Think all deserts are golden? Think again! Tucked away in Tamil Nadu, Theri Kaadu is South India’s hidden red sand wonder. Sculpted by time and wind, this rare landscape is more than just breathtaking—it holds secrets of Earth’s past, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and curious explorers alike!

The opportunities for labour are many, but the wages are uncertain. After many years of this instability, when the opportunity for a steady income came Maheshwari's way, she was excited and weary.

Today, if you walk along the Jakkur Lake premises, you will find many known and lesser-known medicinal herbs, aromatic shrubs, as well as rare and red-listed endemic trees lining the area, where community and conservation zones coexist.

According to the society’s website, the recognition is awarded as “an expression of the Society's esteem and appreciation for service to science”.