When the Skies Choke: Reflections on Diwali, firecrackers and public health
Diwali — Deepavali, the “row of lights” — is ancient. For millennia its core rituals centered on illumination: earthen diyas,…
Category: Environment
Sonam Wangchuk and the Soul of Ladakh
The mountains of Ladakh, ancient and silent, have watched empires rise and empires crumble. They have seen borders drawn and…
India’s installed solar power capacity touches 100 GW
India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a…
Eleven districts including Patna and Alappuzha vulnerable to floods and droughts
At least 11 districts across the country including Patna (Bihar), Alappuzha (Kerala), and Kendrapara (Odisha), are at “very high” risk…
Fermented bamboo shoot Melye-amiley possesses anti-obesity property
Extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects and offers a…
US, India move closer to developing a unified power grid across borders
In a significant move towards addressing the climate crisis and advancing renewable energy technologies, the United States Agency for International…
IIT Madras and Thales unveil top 6 teams developing eco-friendly technology for Carbon Zero Challenge
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in association with Thales, has announced the top six teams developing eco-friendly technology from…
Tiger population soars across India
The tiger population across India has increased at a rate of six per cent per annum with an estimated number…
Transforming industrial waste into eco-friendly building material
A research team at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has developed an innovative solution to two major global challenges: industrial…
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve notified as India’s 56th tiger sanctuary
Guru Ghasidas – Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve to be the 3rd largest in the country Union Minister for Environment, Forest…