IN NEWS (May 6, 2012)

Is wildlife on the rise? Actually, it's dwindling

N. LAKSHMINARAYANAN

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/article3388252.ece

Battle against dams building up

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3388388.ece

The last refuge of the reed frog

Published: Sunday, May 6, 2012,     By Gangadharan Menon

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_the-last-refuge-of-the-reed-frog_1684983

Himachal greens upbeat over 'environmental justice'

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/05/06/163--Himachal-greens-upbeat-over-environmental-justice-.html

India, Pak unite under wings of the dying vulture

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, May 06, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-Pak-unite-under-wings-of-the-dying-vulture/Article1-851642.aspx

Orissa | Posted on May 05, 2012 at 12:02pm IST

Agitating forestry students extend deadline by 1 

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/agitating-forestry-students-extend-deadline-by-1/254951-60-117.html

With riders, HC allows PMC to undertake storm water drain work

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/With-riders--HC-allows-PMC-to-undertake-storm-water-drain-work/945998/

Use of animals in cosmetic tests to end

Minister gives assurance to representatives of Federation of Animal Protection Organisations

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/use-of-animals-in-cosmetic-tests-to-end-1.1018633

Top 5 India Wildlife Parks

The Best Parks to See Wildlife in India   By Sharell Cook, About.com Guide

http://goindia.about.com/od/wildlife/tp/Top-5-India-Wildlife-Parks.htm

Island artist up for BBC Wildlife award

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/lifestyle/manx-entertainment-news/island-artist-up-for-bbc-wildlife-award-1-4512536

  

Two success stories with a message for IAS aspirants

C. JAISHANKAR

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3388289.ece?homepage=true