Regional Inequity In Menstrual Health Persists In India
Central, eastern and northeastern India lag behind in access to the government’s menstrual health and hygiene programmes. This needs to...
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Communities Fear Toxic Fallout From Herbicide Use In TN Solar Parks
Many solar parks in Tamil Nadu are relying on glyphosate-based herbicides for vegetation control, raising concerns about long-term health effects,...
‘Stinging Rebuke’: Cong Hails Apex Court Order On Forest Amendment Act
On March 6, 2025, the Congress party expressed its approval of a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Forest (Conservation)...
Creating Robust Urban Biodiversity Parks From Degraded Lands
Delhi hosts seven biodiversity parks, which were restored from degraded lands to serve as urban forests, providing ecological benefits. Initiatives...
Wildlife Biologist Ajith Kumar Has Died
Dr. Ajith Kumar, a leading Indian wildlife biologist and educator, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Pachmarhi, Satpura Tiger...
Low-Emission Zones Are A Blueprint For Delhi’s Urban Transformation
India's urban centers are grappling with a severe air pollution crisis that poses a significant threat to public health and...
A Path To Climate Resilience Through City Level Research And Planning
As Indian cities expand, the impact of climate hazards varies widely due to socioeconomic inequalities and political and cultural factors....
Stepmotherly Treatment Is Being Meted Out To Muslims: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has voiced her strong criticism of the...
India Needs To Redefine ‘Urban’
Notwithstanding the culinary and cultural impact of McDonald’s across India’s large cities, outlets of the global fast-food chain have been...
Israeli-Palestinian Production Wins Best Docu Feature At Oscars 2025
The documentary "No Other Land," which highlights the displacement of a Palestinian community by Israeli forces, won the Oscar for...
Securing Critical Minerals Is A Must For India’s Clean Energy Ambitions
The global shift towards clean energy has intensified competition for critical minerals and materials essential for renewable technologies. India’s growing...
Adani Group Withdraws From Disputed SL Wind Power Project
A proposed wind power project by Indian conglomerate Adani Green Energy Limited, in the north of Sri Lanka, which ran...
Oval Office Meltdown Could Mean Curtains For A Liberal Global Order
The dramatic Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28 sent shivers...
Gaming On For Environmental Awareness
Tabletop games about the environment, biodiversity and climate aim to increase environmental awareness among people. Environmental games are a form...
Most Large Banks Found Failing To Consider Indigenous Rights
A new report by finance watchdog BankTrack evaluated the policies and practices of 50 major banks and found that most...
Bamboo: A Nature-Based Solution To Plastics
Plastics are integral to our modern lives, used in everything from packaging and construction to textiles and consumer goods. They...
Rs 6.56 Cr ‘Misc’ Expenses During PM’s 2-Day Visit To Kazan
Indian embassies abroad have generally been hesitant to share information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, particularly regarding expenses...
More Climate Literacy Could Help Tribal Millet Farmers Adapt To Impacts
A survey among millet farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Kolli Hills found that most farmers believed climate change impacts all aspects...
Modi Govt Must Stand Up To US: Congress
Congress leader Ajoy Kumar urged the government to stand up to the US government and tell them that reciprocal tariffs...
Social Media Restrictions For Teenagers: India Could Follow Australia
Late last year, a 10-year-old Delhi boy stunned India’s legal fraternity when he moved court to seek action against people...
The Rise, Fall And Return Of India’s Tigers
A new study reveals the complex factors influencing tiger recovery and survival in India. While the tiger habitat significantly expanded,...
Making An Electric Car Battery, Minus China
The global transition to green technologies has increased the demand for lithium dramatically. This critical mineral, abundant but distributed unevenly,...
Five Years Since Horrific Delhi Riots, Justice Is Still A Distant Dream
It has been five years since the February 2020 Delhi pogrom, and the lives of those affected are still in...
Kerala’s Early Heat Surge Signals Climate Shift
Kerala, known for its clear skies and pleasant weather at the start of the year, is facing an unusually early...
Wildfires & The Buried Science Of Community Forest Management
Indigenous forest management practices, such as controlled burning, when suppressed, lead to the accumulation of dry matter, increasing the risk...
