volunteers

In Pune, as in other cities, daily wage earners, migrant labourers and senior citizens are among those who are worst hit by the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. A look at how social and corporate organisations are helping them survive these difficult times.

Notes and photos from continuing bird counts conducted in various parts of Karnataka, where a number of rare species have already been documented.

As the Mangalore traffic police force struggles to manage the explosive rise in motor vehicles, traffic wardens and civic volunteers step in to make their work easier and the city commute smoother.