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India.com
15-06-2025
- India.com
Discover Pune's Top 5 Birdwatching Spots For Nature Enthusiasts
The eastern Oxford of Pune functions as a dual cultural educational center while presenting itself as a perfect environment for nature lovers. Birdwatchers find Pune to be their perfect destination because it sits near the Western Ghats alongside its various ecological habitats. Nature enthusiasts with all experience levels will find multiple nearby locations in Pune that offer splendid opportunities to watch birds in their native habitat. The following guide provides information about the prime locations in the vicinity of Pune that are suitable for birdwatching. 1. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary rests about 110 kilometers from Pune as it belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Western Ghats. The sanctuary contains more than 200 bird species that include special endemic and rare bird species including the Malabar Whistling Thrush along with Malabar Grey Hornbill as well as Crested Serpent Eagle. Birdwatchers find Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary perfect due to its dense forests together with its waterfalls and tranquil setting. The location provides sanctuary to various animals including leopards and bison alongside deer which enhance the overall experience for visitors. 2. Katraj-Dehu Road Biodiversity Park Katraj-Dehu Road Biodiversity Park near Pune city stands at 15 kilometers distance and acts as a popular destination for urban bird watching thanks to its artificial recreation of a natural green space. This 37-acre park includes a butterfly park together with medicinal plant garden and small lake that supports various bird species including Purple Sunbird and Ashy Prinia and Indian Robin. The location's easy access allows beginners as well as families to practice birdwatching near Pune city borders. 3. Panshet Dam and Backwaters Panshet Dam attracts many people from Pune who visit this attraction approximately 45 kilometers from the city during their weekends. Water sports along with scenic landscapes form the highlights of this location though it also provides exceptional birdwatching conditions throughout its dam region and backwater areas. Additionally you can identify several waterbirds including Little Grebe Common Kingfisher and the Woolly-necked Stork at that location. Black Kite and Shikra join Black Kite and Shikra among the raptor species that inhabit the hills and vegetation areas around Panshet Dam. Birdwatching provides the best experience at Rajgad on both early mornings and evenings. 4. Rajgad Fort The historical Rajgad Fort around Pune offers trekkers their favorite destination while simultaneously serving as an ideal area to observe birds. The slopes of Rajgad Fort break into two sections which nourish birds including the Indian Peafowl along with the Red-vented Bulbul and White-throated Kingfisher. The area transforms into an active sanctuary in monsoon as different species of migratory birds choose this region as their visiting spot. Visitors seeking a historical adventure through natural surroundings should not miss Rajgad Fort because it delivers everything bird lovers want. 5. Lonavala and Khandala Hills Pune residents reach the mystique coastal regions of Lonavala and Khandala which are 65 kilometers away through their natural scenic beauty. These regions attract regular observations of the Jungle Babbler Oriental Magpie-Robin and Golden Oriole bird species. Views from Tiger's Leap and Duke's Nose form two of the select points where bird watchers can observe nature amongst breathtaking landscape vistas. Birds thrive in this environment because both the temperature and vegetation make an excellent home for local species as well as seasonal visitors. Tips for Bird Watching Near Pune The optimal times to observe active birds during birdwatching occur between early mornings and late afternoons. When birdwatching do not leave home without binoculars, field guidebook camera and walking shoes that provide comfort. Natural habitats deserve our respect because we should neither disrupt the birds nor disturb their environments. Visual observation should be conducted while keeping a silent manner together with sufficient physical distance from the birds. Local bird watching organizations in Pune welcome all members who want to join for scheduled tour activities and communal observation sessions. To view different species, select your visiting periods according to seasonal movements. Conclusion The advantageous geographic location of Pune in the vicinity of Western Ghats together with its multifaceted terrain provides exceptional prospects for birdwatching. The various locations including Panshet Dam backwaters and Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary let each visitor enjoy their unique nature experience. When you visit these locations you have two major benefits: you can enjoy viewing birdlife alongside helping protect endangered natural habitats. Bring your bird watching equipment to these bird observation hotspots and experience the natural harmonies that border Pune.
Techday NZ
09-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk
Black Kite has launched AI-powered cyber assessments designed to automate third-party cyber risk evaluations within enterprise vendor ecosystems. The company's new offering automates each step of cyber risk assessment, aiming to reduce manual work, speed up evaluation processes, and enhance the quality of risk insights. The solution reads and analyses vendor documentation, interfaces with trust centre data, and aligns information with industry frameworks. When gaps persist, users have the option to send focused questionnaires to vendors. Chuck Schauber, Chief Product Officer at Black Kite, said: "Managing cyber ecosystem risks is complex, and all too often, enterprises are further challenged by cyber assessment processes that do not work in today's environment. In a nutshell, traditional approaches are broken with lengthy questionnaires, long wait times, and manual processes. Security and business leaders need an intelligence-driven approach. We are solving the challenges by delivering an automation-first, questionnaire-last approach that saves time, reduces friction, and enables smarter, faster decision-making." The platform introduces several key features. Cyber assessments can be initiated instantly using available intelligence, as AI extracts and summarises documents to automate control mapping and response generation. The system strives for accurate, risk-driven insights by mapping technical findings to assessment controls and using quantifiable risk models such as Open FAIRTM. Collaboration tools such as The BridgeTM workspace allow teams to share findings, centralise documentation, and track changes over time. Commenting on the impact of these changes for end-users, Jennifer Blackburn, Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst at The University of Kansas Health System, stated: "As a healthcare organisation, speed and accuracy are critical when assessing third-party cyber risk. Black Kite's AI-powered Cyber Assessments enable us to quickly evaluate documentation, gain actionable insights, and view a comprehensive third-party risk profile - all within a single platform." Black Kite's AI-powered cyber assessments are available as part of a package that also includes Assess, Extend, and Monitor components. Black Kite is helping organizations gain a comprehensive, real-time view of cyber ecosystem risk, enabling more informed decision-making and greater business resilience. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the platform empowers companies to continuously monitor an expanding network of vendors, partners, and suppliers. By automating the collection and analysis of threat, business, and risk intelligence, Black Kite delivers insights that go beyond traditional risk scores or ratings. Its advanced cyber risk intelligence is designed to provide actionable information across a wide range of industries. Today, the company supports more than 3,000 customers globally and has earned numerous industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity. Follow us on: Share on:
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Built with Now: Black Kite Announces Integration with ServiceNow to Boost Supply Chain Cyber Resiliency
Third-party risk management integration illuminates digital supply chain risks and streamlines assessment workflows. BOSTON, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Kite, the leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, today announced its third-party risk management (TPRM) integration with ServiceNow®, enabling organizations to uncover cyber risk across their third-party ecosystem and accelerate assessment workflows. This joint effort enables Black Kite and ServiceNow to deliver deeper visibility and greater operational efficiency to security and risk teams navigating complex vendor networks. ServiceNow's expansive partner ecosystem and partner program is critical in supporting the $275 billion forecasted market opportunity through 2026 for the ServiceNow AI Platform. The ServiceNow Partner Program recognizes and rewards partners for their varied expertise and experience to drive opportunities, open new markets, and help customers transform their business across the enterprise. As a Registered Build Partner, the certified integration provides organizations with access to Black Kite's comprehensive platform for cyber risk detection and response in the supply chain, the only open standards-based cyber risk assessment tool that analyzes the entire supply chain's security posture across technical, financial, and compliance dimensions, and is available in the ServiceNow Store. Black Kite utilizes MITRE's Cyber Threat Susceptibility Assessment (CTSA) methodology along with Passive DNS service, web search engines, Internet-wide scanners to gather, and a wide array of Open-Source Intelligence sources to build a comprehensive understanding of a third-party's cyber risk posture. With this integration, organizations can access Black Kite's capabilities without leaving the ServiceNow AI Platform to quickly evaluate the cyber risk of a vendor, accurately tier vendors with the Open FAIR™ model, and accelerate cyber compliance assessments using Black Kite's AI capabilities. Organizations are empowered to conduct cyber assessments within hours and scale their TPRM programs to thousands of assessments a year. "With ransomware, breaches, and malware attacks on the rise, ServiceNow is excited to partner with Black Kite to help our mutual customers build cyber resilience within their supply chains," said Alison Musci, AVP, Security and Risk Sales at ServiceNow. "This integration will help companies operationalize vulnerability intelligence, by prioritizing their vulnerabilities and then creating real world action with ServiceNow Third-Party Risk Management." About Black KiteBlack Kite gives organizations a comprehensive, real-time view into cyber ecosystem risk so they can make informed risk decisions and improve business resilience while continuously monitoring more vendors, partners, and suppliers in an ever-changing digital landscape. Through an automated process, and a combination of threat, business and risk information, Black Kite provides cyber risk intelligence that goes beyond a simple risk score or rating. Black Kite serves more than 3,000 customers in a wide range of industries and has received numerous industry awards and recognition from customers. Learn more at or on the Black Kite blog. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Media Contact for Black Kite:Michelle KearneyHi-Touch PR443-857-9468kearney@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Black Kite Sign in to access your portfolio
