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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and More

September 17, 2025 6:28 am

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2025: It will be observed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, under the theme 'From science to global action'.

Uttarakhand Bagheshwar temple on glacier

India’s glaciers can still be saved, says scientist

September 08, 2025 7:35 pm

If, globally, temperatures are stabilized around 1.5° C, around 60 per cent of the glacier mass can be preserved until 2100 in India. But, if we reach around 3° Celsius of warming, it would be only around 40 per cent of the mass that remains in India until 2100

One month past the deadline, more than 50% bakeries yet to switch to cleaner fuel

August 26, 2025 8:22 am

The civic officials said that now stop-work notices will be issued to the bakery owners which are yet to switch to cleaner fuels.

The ministry explained that the control of pollution scheme involves providing gap funding support to 82 cities and also allows convergence with existing schemes and programmes.

Unspent funds in pollution control scheme to carry over, no discontinuity in works: Environment ministry to Parliament panel

August 09, 2025 4:25 pm

The Centre was responding to criticism over the low utilisation of the pollution control scheme.

Tariff breakthrough: US and EU reach framework for trade deal, Trump announces

With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law

July 30, 2025 1:31 pm

Here's what to know about this key environmental law, and Trump's effort to weaken it.

HC asks govt if 8-foot Ganesh idols can be immersed in artificial tanks

July 23, 2025 7:41 pm

This came after the Maharashtra government informed the HC about new guidelines for immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols issued through the Environment Department

From ‘black’ to blessed: 25 yrs of cleaning of Kali Bein, a global model for river revival

July 16, 2025 11:10 am

What began with one man and a prayer has turned into a movement of faith, resilience and environmental justice. From black waters to a blessed flow, the Kali Bein’s revival stands as a reminder: every river can be reborn.

Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England

July 14, 2025 4:46 pm

The country's largest water supplier said the ban will prohibit customers from washing cars, watering gardens and cleaning windows.

NGT seeks clarification on recovery of Rs 79L environment compensation from illegal mining offenders in Doon Assembly

July 11, 2025 11:07 am

Issues notices to HPPCB member secretary, Nalagarh SDM, Manpura police station SHO and Solan mining officer.

Street plays, songs and dance: Pune to witness protest against river rejuvenation projects

July 10, 2025 1:01 pm

The protest in Pune on July 13 follows the announcement of environmental clearance for the Pavana river rejuvenation project.

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World Earth Day 2021: Indian artists come together in support of Mumbai’s mangroves

April 22, 2021 10:15 am

Campaign #MakeArtforMumbaisMangroves highlights work by Svabhu Kohli, Afrah Shafiq, Nayan Shrimali and Vaishali Chudasama, Anjali Mehta, Mira Malhotra and Michelle Poonawalla amongst others

ENVIRONMENT VIDEOS

Science Take | How geckos move across water

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The Asian house gecko can move across water at great speed by using a half-running, half-swimming motion.

Science Take | How to give a spider an eye test

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Jumping spiders have excellent vision. To test it, scientists use a special machine of which there are only two in the world.

‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.

VIRAL: Video of tiger chasing tourists in Maharashtra goes viral

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

The video showing a tigress chasing a tourist vehicle in the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve( TATR) in Chandrapur district set alarm bells ringing in TATR administration. The road where it happened has been closed for safari rides.

Human activity wiped more than half of the world’s vertebrates: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

A recent report by the World Wildlife Fund says that human activity wiped out 60% of the world’s vertebrate population between 1970 and 2014.

UNBOXING: What pollution from vehicles is doing to our city and our body

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

his month, we sit down with Anumita Roychowdhury, the Executive Director of Centre for Science and environment to understand the impact of pollution from vehicles on the street.

NYT ScienceTake | The Science Behind a Frog’s Leap

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

A frog’s leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

On World Environment Day, a look at what countries are doing to promote tiger conservation

June 22, 2020 6:26 pm

In 2018, 12 countries agreed to work on tiger conservation. This is how they are doing. India, while doing well, must realise it is not the time to slowdown.

Jimmy Shergill feels it's important to support films on children

February 26, 2016 3:57 am

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill feels it is important to promote films which focus on kids.He said that films which have stories revolving around kids or children as the lead is very important to be promoted.Jimmy Shergill was present at the trailer launch of 'Shortcut Safari.'Directed by Amitabha Singh, 'Shortcut Safari' is a Hindi film whose story revolves around a group of children who get trapped in a dense forest, for three days, during their school outing.The experience of these seven children teaches them the value of mutual respect, team-spirit and perseverance, and also lays importance on a clean environment.

Now tourists can meet Ninja character, enjoy live fishing in Japan

February 18, 2016 1:49 pm

Kanagawa, Feb 18 (ANI): Ninja is the real hero of the war era in Japan and now tourists can meet Ninja characters. At Odawara castle in Kanagawa, the Ninja attracts and entertain the tourists. He even takes visitors pictures and explains them about historic remains. There is a facility for tourists to dress up like Ninja and take pictures. Foreign tourists are more attracted towards Ninja character. Ninja plays an ambassador to introduce Japanese tradition to foreigners. The visitors also practice ‘Shuriken’, a weapon used by Ninja warrior. Tourists from Australia enjoyed using Shuriken. Tourists can also enjoy live fishing at Misaki fishing port in ‘Kanagawa’, south of Tokyo. During winter, Japanese sea provides many other seasonal fish including barracuda, yellowtail and others. Before sending to market, these fishes are divided separately depending on its breed and size. They are later taken for auction at the whole sale market. Splendid alfonsino is uploaded through the year at Misaki fishing port. Especially from winter to spring is the peak season of that fish. It is oily and tasty. Tourist can visit this fishing port freely to see fish uploading. Misaki restaurant is located near the fishing market. It is convenient to enjoy fresh fish meal there. Fresh sashimi and grilled head of Yellow tail is very popular item. Misaki fishing port provides tasty breakfast of fish and best view of Mt Fuji. On every Sunday morning, market is held in the park. It is prosperous with fresh fish, popular Tuna and local vegetable. Japanese express gratitude to rich sea and good environment.