In 45 days, more than 660 million devotees visited the Maha Kumbh, a spiritual festival in Prayagraj, where the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet. The devotees dip in the holy waters of these...
India is not really known for its corals, but the country’s massive coastline does have pockets of corals, found in regions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, and 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...
From grassroots activists to global leaders, women have been at the forefront of the fight to protect our planet, whether through advocating for policy change, tackling climate change, or protecting...
On World Wildlife Day, the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, released the country’s first-ever report of the riverine dolphin, which estimated 6,327 dolphins. This pioneering effort involved surveying 28...
Teaching children about the environment not only helps them understand the natural world but also fosters a sense of responsibility and awareness that can shape their behavior and attitudes towards sustainability. When...
Bengaluru-based climate-tech startup FluxGen has secured Rs 28 crores pre-series A round led by IAN Alpha Fund and others. Founded by Ganesh Shankar in 2019, FluxGen provides an end-to-end water management...
The data from PubMed, a globally recognised database for biomedical and life sciences research, reveals a staggering 376.5% increase in the number of research publications around Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) over the...
Indian cinema, a powerful force in shaping cultural narratives, has increasingly embraced the crucial task of depicting and confronting pressing environmental concerns. From the nuanced environmental subtexts woven into...
Upcycling breathes new life into discarded objects, transforming them into something better. This eco-conscious approach, a direct challenge to rampant consumerism, has taken the fashion world by storm. From established...
In June 2023, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States, on a state visit, he gifted a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond to US President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Biden. Later in an interview during his...
Next time you eat a banana, you can enjoy the healthy fruit by wearing a t-shirt made with its fabrics. Garments made from banana plants have been used in ancient times, however, their popularity faded after other...
As temperatures rise due to climate change, exacerbates its impact on cities and urban environments making them warmer than their rural counterparts. This phenomenon is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect where...
India’s Rooftop Solar Initiative has achieved a significant milestone by completing 1 million installations in the country. Minister of New and Renewable Energy Mr Pralhad Joshi made the announcement on social...
Addressing a post-budget webinar organized by NITI Aayog, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that Nuclear Energy is critical for India’s Net Zero goal. He highlighted the Union Budget 2024-25’s vision for India’s nuclear...
In a landmark development towards India’s vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari, and Minister of New and Renewable Energy Mr Pralhad Joshi...
India has set up a telecom tower in Pune with a hydrogen-based fuel cell to establish a backup power solution that ensures a steady hydrogen supply and power resilience during outages. An innovative hydrogen-based fuel...
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...
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...
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...
The Maha Kumbh festival commenced on January 13, 2025, on the auspicious day of Paush Purnima, with unparalleled grandeur, marking the start of a 45-day-long spiritual and cultural celebration in Prayagraj. Those...
You must be logged in to post a comment.