A team of Indian scientists has uncovered a previously unknown species of lichen, Allographa effusosoredica, from the richly biodiverse Western Ghats, carrying within it a tale of symbiosis, evolution and...
Indian scientists have, for the first time, captured high-resolution, continuous online measurements of key greenhouse gases in the Himalayas, highlighting how both environmental factors and human activities...
Book Name: Climate Change is Racist: Race, Privilege and the Struggle for Climate Justice Author Name: Jeremy Williams Published: 2021 We are often told that climate change is a shared global problem, and...
In the 2024-25 period, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has planted around 6.7 million (67 lacs) trees as against the target of 6 million plantations, underscoring a great milestone of greening...
In a breakthrough that could redefine how we store and use energy, scientists from Bengaluru, in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University, have engineered a next-generation energy storage...
In June, the French Senate passed a bill aimed at regulating fast fashion retailers, particularly targeting fast-fashion e-commerce platforms, in an effort to reduce the textile industry’s environmental footprint...
Climate-tech startup, Uravu Labs, has raised $1.2 million (~Rs 10 crores) in a Pre-Series A round led by Enrission India Capital and other investors like Echo River Capital, Inflection Point Ventures and AWE Funds...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to people across India and the world on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga. The Prime Minister led the Yoga Day celebrations and...
One-third of food worldwide ends up in garbage bins and landfills. The statistics paint a sorry picture, as discarded food causes immense loss to society, the economy, and the environment. The wastage means that all the...
From the crispy dosas of the South to the fluffy dhoklas of Gujarat, and from the flaky khastas to the spicy stuffed kachoris of North India, the diversity is unmatched. Every region in India offers its unique morning...
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the medicinal plant Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) experienced a significant surge in research papers as experts explored its natural immunity and disease management properties...
In February 2010, a local scrap market in Delhi became the epicentre of nuclear radiation when a discarded medical device containing Cobalt-60 was released into the environment. One person lost his life, and many others...
India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the 435 megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project, developed by Zelestra India, in Rajasthan. Minister Pralhad Joshi described the Gorbea...
The Indian government Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a special exemption for NLC India Limited (NLCIL) from the prevailing investment guidelines applicable...
The Indian government Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Limited from the extant guidelines of delegation of power to...
Gir National Park, located in Gujarat, is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in India, primarily known for being the last refuge of the endangered Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). The park covers an...
Leisurely walkers, fitness seekers, yoga souls, and playful children weave through their motions, while three towering Baobab trees stand nearby, watching over them with grace. Nestled in the heart of Lucknow, the...
Madhya Pradesh’s Madhav Tiger Reserve has become India’s latest entrant to its Tiger Reserve, taking the total tally to 58. The announcement was made by Mr Bhupender Yadav, Minister of India’s...
Visitors to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will get the chance to witness a gathering of over 200 species of migratory and local birds, in a three-day International Bird Festival to be organized from February 16 to 18 2025. To...
If you visit the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, you will likely be greeted by a large board carved with individual letters that read “WELCOME TO THE CITY of Lakes”. This board...
In 2021, the forest department of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) initiated a project which involved a GIS-based and QR-enabled survey to determine the total number of Chinar trees in Kashmir and their...
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