Environment
Mahraji apple’s decline threatens Kashmir’s fr...
March 20, 2025
The Mahraji apple, once a beloved winter tradition in Kashmir, is quietly fading away. Its unique flavour and long shelf life made it a cherished part of familial memories, but rising costs and competition from faster-ripening varieties are pushing it into obscurity. This iconic ...
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Air pollution tightens grip across India with Byrn...
March 16, 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, Delhi has been named the world’s most polluted national capital, according to the World Air Quality Report by Swiss monitoring company IQAir. The report also reveals that 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in ...
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Digital Tree Aadhaar: Protecting Kashmir’s endan...
February 27, 2025
The Kashmir Valley, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is home to one of the most iconic symbols of its natural beauty, the Chinar tree. With its vibrant autumn hues and deep roots in the valley’s history, the Chinar has long stood as a silent ...
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90 pc nations miss UN climate deadline: Climate Ac...
February 12, 2025
Under the Paris Agreement, every country is obligated to update its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) plan every five years, outlining their strategies to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts. In a press statement, the Climate Action Network says that only 13 ...
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Trading with Trump: Can Modi turn the climate tide...
February 12, 2025
After co-chairing the ‘Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence’ with his host Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, is now headed to the United States for the second leg of his latest overseas tour. In the US, Modi will hold his ...
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Sanchi’s solar dreams eclipsed by earthy trouble...
February 3, 2025
In 2023, when Sanchi, a town in Madhya Pradesh renowned for its ancient Buddhist stupas, about 50 km north-east of the capital Bhopal, was declared India’s first solar city, the target was to transition the town’s energy consumption to sustainable solar power, promisi...
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Thenmala: Kerala’s first planned eco-tourism vil...
January 18, 2025
Situated in the tranquil southern part of Kerala, approximately 66 km from the state’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, Thenmala is a serene retreat that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of its lush landscapes and pristine forests. Recognised as India’s first p...
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Using AI to douse fires in Los Angeles
January 16, 2025
The wildfires raging in Southern California are far from simple wake-up calls. They are deafening sirens of scores of ambulances rushing and carrying the parts of our planet with severe burns! Indeed, this western part of the world was known for the extreme riches of Silicon Vall...
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First African IPBES plenary to address global biod...
December 9, 2024
Namibian capital Windhoek will host the historic first African session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Nearly 150 government representatives will gather to tackle urgent global biodiversity challenges...
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Extreme weather claimed 3,200 lives in India in 20...
November 29, 2024
A report by the Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that over 3,200 lives were lost and more than 230,000 houses destroyed in India during the first nine months of 2024 due to extreme weather events. The findings highlight the growing frequency...
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