Earth
Cop-27 at Sharm El Sheikh is no guarantee for Africa
October 14, 2022
At the ongoing United Nations General Assembly’s annual sittings in New York, there are several issues that have been on the centre-stage, ranging from of course the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the energy and food crisis which is partly linked to the conflict, ...
Read MoreFunding developing countries to seal ozone hole
September 7, 2022
Ever wondered whatever happened to the Ozone Hole? Not many would be able to even figure out the question, let alone answer it correctly. But little wonder about it since over 60 pc of the world’s population today is born not just after the discovery of the Ozone Hole, but afte...
Read MoreUnwanted close encounters in Space
January 23, 2022
Last month, China lodged a vocal protest at the United Nations against the United States, accusing its multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX of irresponsible and unsafe behaviour in the Space on multiple occasions. China said that the manoeuvres by SpaceX had brought it perilous...
Read MoreNandita Das
May 22, 2018
« Manto était pertinent alors, et malheureusement, il le restera encore longtemps, » selon la réalisatrice du film Manto, seul film indien sélectionné à Cannes dans la section « Un certain regard ». Connue pour ses interprétations dans des longs métrages tels que les f...
Read MoreWildlife’s Unsung Heroes
March 3, 2017
While the numbers of extinct, endangered, vulnerable and threatened species of animals and birds are on a steady rise, people across the globe are only prattling about the muddle associated with wildlife. At a time when the loss of wildlife and wildlife-rich grasslands is rapidly...
Read MoreAyurveda, a promise of wellness
November 19, 2016
The ancient Indian system of medicine and treatment has been promising wellness and balance since thousands of years. Here are some tips to understand Ayurveda in greater detail.
Read MoreDiwali leaves Delhi engulfed in severe pollution and smog
November 3, 2016
With Diwali, it seems New Delhi's little remaining clean air has also waved goodbye this year. The level of pollution in the city, post-Diwali, has been the worst in five years with a huge increase in concentration levels of Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)
Read MoreLet nature heal you
October 18, 2016
The ancient medical science, Naturopathy, is best suited for modern, hectic lifestyles and the innumerable cures it suggests are not known to many.
Read MoreMonsanto Tribunal in The Hague to probe allegations against the company
October 13, 2016
The Monsanto Tribunal, to be held in The Hague to investigate the alleged crimes committed by Monsanto, is about to commence and organisations from around the world, including in India, are hoping for a major precedent to be set in international law.
Read MoreIndia continues to break space technology barriers
June 23, 2016
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) set a new record with the launch of 20 satellites in 26 minutes on June 23, 2016.
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