
The Hindu Sunday Crossword No. 3
The Hindu
The Hindu Sunday Crossword No. 2
1 By mistake, diners get in with constituents (11)
9 Would-be kings evaluate head of navy inside along with son (7)
10 Nothing right in Tamil Nadu, commotion in storm (7)
11 Comfort on lady’s stand (5)
12 Club’s new interior is standard (9)
13 Short points provided at last (5)
15 Police officer’s good character gets endorsement (9)

High in the Nilgiris, a quiet ecological revival is underway. Once lost to plantations and invasive species, native grasslands and shola forests are slowly returning—bringing back wildlife, improving water security, and strengthening climate resilience. Driven by civil society groups, conservationists, and indigenous communities, this restoration story offers hope at a time when fragile ecosystems across India face growing threats.












