Several parks in Tamil Nadu, use glyphosate-based herbicides, raising health and environmental concerns. Experts advocate ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Rhododendrons belong to the family Ericaceae and are primarily trees of the mountains. Rhododendrons also include several species of ornamental ...

Meliodosis is an emerging tropical disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Though curable, it kills 10%–50% of those affected, mainly due to missed detection, misidentification, ...

Entrepreneurs in Jharkhand are promoting traditional tribal foods through restaurants that blend authenticity with innovation, making indigenous cuisine more accessible and appealing. These ...

After over a decade of dormancy, the Rajhara North coal mine in Jharkhand’s Palamu district has reopened under private ownership. While the mine’s revival is seen as an employment opportunity, ...

Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh retreated at a rate of 16.94 square kilometres per year between 1988 and 2020. Making an inventory of glaciers is useful for studying their changes over time, say experts ...

As Indian cities expand, the impact of climate hazards varies widely due to socioeconomic inequalities and political and cultural factors. Kochi Municipal Corporation’s think tank, Centre for Heritage ...

The uncontrolled proliferation of nilgai in India and Nepal’s border regions has forced many farmers to abandon agriculture due to crop damage by the antelope. Nilgai numbers have risen rapidly due to ...

Delhi hosts seven biodiversity parks, which were restored from degraded lands to serve as urban forests, providing ecological benefits. Initiatives such as converting mining pits into orchid and ...

A writ petition contests the Sikkim government’s decision to disinvest its stake in the public sector company that was operating the Teesta III dam. The petition raises allegations of wrongful ...

Shark harvests in Goa and Kakinada are driven mainly by supply-side factors although there is rising consumer demand, a study has reported. India is the third largest shark fishing nation globally and ...