Archives of Contemporary India

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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXXII No. 1
Journal
Feb-12
The issue contains articles on Sri Lanka's Blue Whales - present a unique tourism opportunity for Sri Lanka, An Avian Wonderland or Graveyard? - to see hundreds of dead flamingoes in a famous birding destination, the Rann of Kutchh, A Day in the Kuno wilderness - to witness its transformation from degraded land to a thriving wildlife haven. Also, includes an interview of Praveen Pardeshi (Maharashtra's upright Foresh Secretary) talks to Bittu Sahgal about his conservation plans for Maharashtra. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Blue Whales; Flamingoes; Kutchh; Kuno; Manas; Kodayar; Cuckoo; Leopard; Cherrapunjee; Meghalaya; Fakim wildlife;
English
85 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXXII No. 2
Journal
Apr-12
The issue contains articles on Nagarjunasagar Srisailam-A Tiger Reserve is Reborn, Dachigam-Pride of Kashmir, A Ranthambhore Saga, Pictures Don't Lie-An Orang Odyssey. Also, includes an interview of Siddharth Chakravarty (a volunteer with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) speaks with Ayesha D'Souza about how and why they are fighting against Japanese whaling ships. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Nagarjunasagar; Srisailam; Dachigam; Ranthambhore; Ranthambhore; Orang; Rajaji; Rhino; Lepcha; Sikkim; Teesta; Kashmir; Siddharth Chakravarty; Flamingo; Bittu Sahgal
English
93 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXXII No. 3
Journal
Jun-12
The issue contains articles on The Leatherback Story - post nesting movement of leatherback turtles in India's remote little Andaman Island, Tale of a Travelling Tiger - incredible journey of a celebrated tiger from Ranthambhore to Sariska, Kutchh-A Crumbling Landscape - agro-industrial intensification ravaging this magnificent austere landscape. Also, include an interview of Gunter Pauli in conversation with Bittu Sahgal. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Turtles; Andaman; Sariska; Ranthambhore; Kutchh; Tadoba; Gunter Pauli; Bittu Sahgal; Cheetah project; Nagarahole; Dandeli; Tragopans; Ramki Sreenivasan; Bandhavgarh
English
85 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXXII No. 4
Journal
Aug-12
The issue contains articles on The Agasthyamalai Landscape-Land of Mountains, Wetlands and Biodiversity, Hathikuli Goes Organic - the shift from chemical to natural strategies is being documented by two young field researchers, Bird Identification and Counts-Beware - bird surveys and population numbers are doctored by some experts, White Chital of Ranthambhore. Also, include an interview of Anne Wright by Bittu Sahgal about bygone days when the foundation for today's wildlife conservation movement was laid. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Kaziranga; Kathikuli; Corbet tiger reserve; Agasthyamalai; Tirunelveli; Tutucorin; Dudhwa tiger reserve; Anne wright; Bittu Sahgal; Tiger; Leopard; Elephants; Ranthambhore
English
97 pp.
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Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXXII No. 5
Journal
Oct-12
The issue contains articles of Success with a Pinch of Salt-Bhitarkanika's Saltwater Crocodiles, The Bompu Litter Frog-A New Frog species from India, Baghrol-Cat of the Marshes, Where the Road ends-The Majestic Great Himalayan National Park. Also, includes an interview of Valmik Thapar (A defender of tigers all his life) get candid with Bittu Sahgal about his experiences in countless government and non-government committies and reveals the bitter truth about conservation disconnects in India. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Jayakwadi dam; Banelli eagle; Dive ghat; Brahmani baitarani delta; Howrah; Bompu litter; Kaziranga; Tadoba; Himalayan national park; Baghrol;
English
90 pp.
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