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WWE: Hulk Hogan reveals he was making more than Rs 77 crore but 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin earned THIS amount

Former WWE superstar Hulk Hogan, in his autobiography, has mentioned that he used to make around $10 million or more than Rs 77 crore per year during the later phases of the 1980s when he was at the top of the sport. 

May 17, 2022, 10:21 AM IST

Man-animal conflict: 35% of India's tiger range are outside protected areas, says report

Not just tigers,  40% of the African lion range and 70% of the African and Asian elephant ranges are also outside protected areas. The report said that human-wildlife conflict - when struggles arise from people and animals coming into contact - often leads to killing of animals in self-defence or as pre-emptive or retaliatory, which can drive species to extinction

Jul 09, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Moving to 'planet-based diets' delivers high human health benefits, low environmental impacts: WWF report

'Planet-Based Diets' will help human beings in reversing nature loss, halt deforestation, reduce water use and pollution, reduce emissions and will provide everyone with healthy and nutritious food.

Oct 13, 2020, 16:07 PM IST

Anushka Sharma promotes tiger conservation

She says, "Tigers - the glorious wild cats are in real danger of getting extinct and they need our help.

Nov 12, 2018, 12:21 PM IST

Crocodile kills man, mob slaughters 292 crocodiles in revenge

Knives, machetes, swords and other such sharp objects to yank life out of the reptiles.

Jul 17, 2018, 08:29 AM IST

Only 13% of world's tiger conservation areas meet global standards: Report

Tigers are one of the most poached and most hunted animals in the world, which has led their population to be listed as 'endangered species'.

Mar 01, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

Sordid business of illegal wildlife trade blooming, warns WWF

It is believed that Pangolins are the most illegally traded animals for their scales, which are used to treat asthma, rheumatism and arthritis.

Nov 02, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Frieda Pinto joins tiger preservation movement

Frieda will promote Project CAT: Conserving Acres for Tigers, aimed at raising awareness to preserve the habitat of the declining numbers of the wild tiger. She has joined hands for it with Discovery Channel, which has collaborated with the Worldwide Fund for for Nature (WWF).

Jul 28, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

Wildlife trafficking threatens 30% world natural Heritage Sites, claims WWF

The report `Not For Sale` by the World Wide Fund for Nature also sought additional and immediate measures to halt the worrying trend in illegal trafficking for international trade of CITES-listed species in the world`s most ecologically important places -- including World Heritage Sites (under natural category) in India. 

Apr 19, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

WWF to start counting Ganges river dolphin in November

After the rains stop in October-November, we will undertake the survey along a 534 km stretch of Bengal in six-seven spots, but with a difference from previous practice, Sen said.

Mar 23, 2017, 11:11 AM IST

Electrocution of wild animals increasing, experts raise concerns

According to experts, while shooting is risky and poisoning often harms cattle, leading to an uproar from the villagers, electrocution is a silent way that mostly goes undetected.
 

Jan 29, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Asian transport projects may endanger tiger conservation efforts, warns WWF

The WWF has warned that a massive infrastructure boom in the days to come may thwart years of efforts made in protecting the big cats in Asia.

Nov 24, 2016, 05:58 AM IST

World's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica receives the greenlight from EU!

According to the deal, an area covering 598,000 square miles (1.55 million square kilometers) of this sea will be further protected from human activities like fishing.

Oct 30, 2016, 00:23 AM IST

Australia makes way for turtles to lay eggs; cleans up oil spill

The "oil patties" were discovered by rangers on Monday afternoon.

Oct 19, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

Sushil Kumar to follow Great Khali: Double Olympic medallist eyes shock WWE move

If this arrangement comes to fruition, Sushil can become the second Indian superstar in world's premier sports entertainment, after The Great Khali.

Oct 15, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

Tiger trafficking looms large; no visible decline in illegal trade trends, says WWF

The report found there had been 801 recorded seizures of tigers and tiger products across Asia since 2000.

Sep 29, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

WATCH! When Undertaker rose from casket to beat Yokozuna in one of the most epic battles

One of the most epic battles in this specific match took place when The Undertaker took on Yokozuna.

Sep 28, 2016, 21:55 PM IST

Good news for wildlife lovers! Giant panda no longer an 'endangered' species

On Sunday, the World Wildlife Fund announced that the giant panda is no longer considered an endangered species.

Sep 05, 2016, 12:44 PM IST

World tiger population spikes for first time in decades; India alone registers 500 plus births

The number of wild tigers across the globe has increased for the first time in a century thanks to improved conservation efforts, wildlife groups said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2016, 17:22 PM IST