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Greenland’s Glaciers: Accelerating Melting And Its Global Implications

October 7, 2024

Greenland’s glaciers are melting five times faster than two decades ago! This alarming trend threatens global sea levels and ecosystems. Discover the latest findings on this critical issue.

Nation Builders 2024 – Mahindra: Forging a Resilient Future, Anchoring National Development

March 29, 2024

Mahindra’s unwavering dedication to social responsibility exemplifies its role as a catalyst for transformation

Things To Know About Charging Your Electric Two-Wheeler

December 20, 2023

Electric Bikes Have Gained Immense Popularity In Recent Times

Godrej And IRCTC Join Hands To Celebrate The International Year Of Millets

September 29, 2023

Championing Millets: Godrej Yummiez and IRCTC’s Nutritious Railway Partnership

Bisleri Greener Promise: A Sustainable Campaign For A Greener Future

April 17, 2023

The holistic approach to water security, plastic recycling, and creating a circular economy is evidence of Bisleri’s dedication to being a responsible corporate.

BTS: How Switch Mobility With Schbang Offered Its Masterpiece With Sustainability And Tech At Its Forefront

February 27, 2023

Remember those double-decker electric buses with a modern twist that revived Mumbai’s 70-year love for the historic red buses?

From Ayodhya To Sabarimala: Five Times When Supreme Court Delivered Historical Verdicts In 2019

December 31, 2019

Supreme Court, in 2019, while delivering many historical verdicts put an end to many questions and raised several new once at the same time. The

BJP MLA Beats Police Constable, Makes Him Drink Urine, Booked

December 31, 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Barkhera constituency and his supporters have been booked for allegedly thrashing a police constable, robbing him and making

Indian Railways To Recover Rs 80 Crores From Anti-CAA Protestors Who Damaged Its Property

December 31, 2019

Railway property worth Rs 80 crore was damaged during anti-CAA protests across the country and the recovery will be made from those found involved in

8 Refugees From Pakistan Receive Indian Citizenship In Kota, Rajasthan

December 31, 2019

In the first case of granting citizenship after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) by the parliament and it becoming an act, on 30

India’s Forest Cover Increased By 5188 Sq Km In Past Two Years: State Forest Report

December 31, 2019

The forest cover in all categories including Very Dense Forest, Moderately Dense Forest and Open Forests have increased since the last survey conducted in 2017,

Payal Tadvi Suicide: Two Department Heads Given Clean Chit For Want Of “Linking Evidence”

December 31, 2019

Months after Dr Payal Tadvi committed suicide after facing caste-based harassment at the hands of three resident doctors at the B Y L Nair Hospital

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Climate Change Alarms! Himachal Faces 36% Rain Deficit, Prepares For Drought-Like Conditions

Back in 2022, Himachal experienced one of the highest deficit rainfalls which led to record crop losses and drinking water shortage. In an attempt to address it effectively in 2023, the government has pressed the alarm over an impending water crisis.

World’s Forests Losing Ability To Absorb Carbon Due To Climate Change, Reveals Study

Increased human activities have placed a ticking bomb on the world's forests. The dramatic changes have led the forests to lose their ability to absorb carbon and made them more prone to the impact of climate change.

BTS: How Switch Mobility With Schbang Offered Its Masterpiece With Sustainability And Tech At Its Forefront

Remember those double-decker electric buses with a modern twist that revived Mumbai's 70-year love for the historic red buses?

Sustainably Powered Future! Dubai To Launch Hydrogen Refuel Stations For Cars

The zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles replace traditional energy sources and paves the way for a cleaner and much efficient transportation. With Dubai signing the new public-private partnership to expand the hydrogen market, the world has lessons to take on adopting sustainable solutions.

Need For Resiliency! Many Indian Cities At High-Risk Of Climate Hazards To Built Environment, Know More

Climate change and hazards can be visibly seen with the damage it leaves behind on the physical structures built by humans. A study conducted by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) found that globally Asia dominates the list with about 114 cities out of the Top 200 at risk in 2050.

Air Pollutants Can Speed Up Bone Loss Among Postmenopausal Women, Reveals Study

About one in two women over 50 years of age experience a bone fracture because of osteoporosis. The latest research confirms that poor air quality is a factor that can speed up bone density loss among post-menopausal women.

Declining Air Quality! Rural Villages Account For 41% Of Atmospheric Pollution, Reveals Study

The study titled "Air Quality Trends in Rural India," recorded the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the rural pockets and could notice a trend of rising air pollution. Rural villages accounted for 41 per cent of the overall NO2 pollution in India.

Warnings Blare For Indian Cities With Global Sea-Level Rise: WMO Report

With a 7,500-kilometer-long coastline divided into nine coastal states, India is among the countries that would face devastating impacts of the global sea level rise, according to the World Meteorological Organization report.

Greener Vision! This Company Turns Waste Chips Packets Into Sunglasses

Envisioning a solution for the growing plastic waste, Ashaya has come up with an innovative product - a sunglass made out of waste chips packets. A Twitter thread about the product story is now going viral and winning hearts.

Drought-Ridden Food Bowl! Know How Water Scarcity Impacts Thousands Of Farmers In Maharashtra

Water scarcity has been a long-going crisis in Maharashtra and farmers continue to be at the receiving end of the drought situation. While the entire country relies on the grain producers, here's how they struggle and survive to ensure food reaches every plate.

From Greenery To Garbage: Kodagu’s Forests Pile Up With Illegal Waste Dumped From Kerala

Protected forest lands in the country are often placed under the threat of garbage piles left behind by tourists and others. Residents and foresters attempt to keep their lands clean, but it's quite the challenge with state's illegally dumping their garbage in the border zones.

Protecting Wildlife! Bihar To Increase Population Of One-Horned Rhinos By 3% Every Year

In a measure to protect and conserve the population of the great one-horned Rhinos, Bihar would be conducting one of the biggest breeding programmes seen in the country. The announcement comes as a part of the Chitwan Declaration signed by the Asian Rhino Range Countries.

Threatened Ecosystems! Deep Sea Mining Noises Disrupt Whale’s Communication Frequencies, Reveals Study

Mining the seabeds was known to come along with several environmental problems, and a recent study reveals that the mining noises interferes with the whale's ability to communicate with one another.

Gold Coin For Plastic Waste! Know About This Kashmir Village’s Unique Clean-Up Mission

A gold coin for every 20 quintals of polythene. An idea envisioned by a village sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir is now making waves and setting examples of driving community efforts for a cleaner environment.

‘Tipping Point For Power Emissions’: Renewable Energy To Cover Global Energy Demands By 2025, Says Report

"The good news is that renewables and nuclear power are growing quickly enough to meet almost all this additional appetite," claimed International Energy Agency's Executive Director. Majority of the power demand is expected to come from Asian countries - India and China.

‘White Ice To Dark Lakes’: Antarctic Sheets Melting Hit Record Low In January, Says Climate Monitor

Instead of bouncing back 90 per cent of the sun's heat, the melted ice would now absorb it and increase the temperature across Earth. The ice that acted as a buffer against the glaring heat has been reduced to thin layers at record levels by January.