‘Landmark’ deal to save biodiversity reached at COP15 in Montreal

In a rare development, a global gathering on protecting biodiversity has concluded on time and with an ambitious agreement in place. After over two weeks of heated discussions and debates, representatives of about 190 countries from around the world agreed on a historic package ...

Human activity devastating marine species, says IUCN at biodiversity meet in Montreal

A startling report presented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), at the ongoing COP15 Montreal Biodiversity Conference, says that the existence of an increasingly large number of marine species is threatened by human activity. The latest update to the IU...

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Guns N’ Roses confirms Bangkok concert in February

The resurgent Guns N' Roses and their massively successful 'Not In This Lifetime Tour' continue to show no signs of slowing down as they storm into 2017 with more than a dozen shows lined up.

Leonard Cohen – the poet, the fedora, the baritone

Music transcends all borders and the melancholy that has set in among music lovers worldwide proves the colossal void left by the demise of singer, songwriter Leonard Cohen.

Revisions in Montreal Protocol to reduce HFCs

Days after many countries joined hands to mitigate the increase in global climate issues, new revisions in the Montreal Protocol are now focusing towards reducing the use of Hydro Fluorocarbons (HFCs) contributing in the increase of global warming.

SIAL- inspiring the food business

The world’s largest food innovation exhibition, SIAL, will be giving out gold and silver awards to those pioneering new methods in the food processing industry, in Paris this month.