Archives of Contemporary India

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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXII No. 6
Journal
Dec-02
The issue contains articles on Hispid horses a jaldapara story, Simlipal forgotten forest, Climate change indian wildlife's greatest threat, The Sulphur world of a Himalayan hot spring, Valley of flowers the soul of nature. Also, includes an interview of P.K. Sen (ex Director Project Tiger) by Bittu Sahgal about his life motivations and hopes for the future of wild India. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Wildlife awards; Feral horses; Calimere; Jaldapara; Mongoose; Kilimanjaro; Gopinathan Maheshwaran; Ganpatipule; Red panda; Squirrel; Turtles; Brown alagae; Elephants; K. Ullash Karanth; P.K. Sen; Surjit Bhujabal; Sunil Kumar; Vijaykumar Thondaman; Clement Francis M.
English
87 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXIII No. 1
Journal
Feb-03
The issue contains articles on 'The Blue Planet' a BBC/Discovery production that explores the fabulous diversity of Oceans, 'Forest Temples' the growth of religious tourism could be threatening several protected area, Saving the forest Owlet, Southern Sentinal trekking Agasthyamalai's sacred slopes. Also, includes an interview of A.R. Bharati (protector of Mumbai's water sources) by Bittu Sahgal about wildlife, forest encroachments and life in the forest department. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Black Partridge; Cubs; Wild dog; Tiger; Pagolin; Pakhui; Owlet; Flycatchers; Agasthyamalai; Bhoroli; Lan Lockwood; Kishore Rithe; Debal Sen; A.R. Bharati; Uday Patel; Bittu Sahgal; Lakshmy Raman
English
83 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXIII No. 2
Journal
Apr-03
The issue contains articles on India's latest Ramsar site, Voyages of the leatherback, Bangaram Adventure. Also, includes an interview of Pandit Hanuman Sharma (Green teacher, nature worshipper, tiger protector) by Bittu Sahgal about the power wielded by the younger generation and why he believes they can save the tiger. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Narcondan; Hornbills; Goats; Elephants; Dog; Turtle; Snail; Palm; Coral reef; Python; Bittu Sahgal; Shark; Cow; Timber smuggling; Crocodile; Scorpian; Venom; Shy fores; Ramsar site; Leatherback; Bangaram; Tiger
English
80 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXIII No. 3
Journal
Jun-03
The issue contains articles on Chambal - Land of the Bandit Queen, Trouble in Kaziranga - Uncontrolled grazing threatens Kaziranga's rhinos, The destruction of the Gopalnagar wetland, Harvests of war - Decades of war and violence have taken a heavy toll on Afghanistan's wildlife. Also, includes an interview of Girish Dutt Vashisht (Range Officer) by Bittu Sahgal about Tadoba-Andhari, its tigers and how they can best be protected. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Subansiri; Majuli; Chambal; Gharials; muggers; Gangetic dolphins; Flamingos; Tadoba; Poaching; Orrisa; Kaziranga; Rhinos; Meadow; Alpine; Seahorse; Wetland; Blackbuck; Sangai; Afghanistan's wildlife
English
83 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXIII No. 4
Journal
Aug-03
The issue contains articles on Irulas - The Snake tracker, Siachen - Peace park or war zone?, The tree shrews of Yercaud, Ooty - Queen of the Hills?. Also, includes an interview of Ravi Singh ( Banker, Businessman and now CEO of WWF-India) by Bittu Sahgal about his switch from the corporate world and his viswion for nature conservation in India. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Seahorse; Clownfish; Dolphins; King Cobra; Tiger; Giant Squirrels; Leopards; Snake; Siachen; Cat; Western Ghats; Lion-tailed Macaques; Buffalo; Crabs; Tadpole; Yarkandi
English
77 pp.
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