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The urban squeeze: Environmental realities of Pune comes to fore in 2024

December 19, 2024 6:09 pm

Noted ornithologist Dr Satish Pande writes about the challenges that the growing urban infrastructure poses while looking at a few silver linings.

Indian companies lead in emissions control, says annual survey

September 22, 2024 12:14 pm

A global survey shows that China, Brazil and India lead in reporting, target-setting and reduction of carbon emissions.

Why Katy Perry's new music video is under investigation from Spain's government

August 22, 2024 1:43 pm

The controversy surrounding Katy Perry's "Lifetimes" music video deepens as details emerge about the filming location

As concretisation threatens butterfly habitats, an expert shares tips on setting up gardens for the winged pollinators

July 07, 2024 11:00 pm

A garden with a lot of caterpillars might end up having only a single butterfly because birds, ants and other insects prey upon the eggs and caterpillars of butterflies.

Nature conversation effective if people play central role: Key takeaway from Pune workshop

July 07, 2024 10:51 pm

The community representatives discussed surveys, sacred groves and the aspirations for sustainable livelihoods.

Britain's Stonehenge sprayed with paint by environmental protesters

June 19, 2024 8:03 pm

Two protesters dressed in white were seen running towards two of the megaliths and spraying paint as another person attempted to stop them, in the video released by the group.

It’s time to rethink the environmental, social and governance criteria

May 21, 2024 9:25 am

The most worrying critique of ESG is that by promoting it as a pious talisman, companies and governments may be avoiding hard decisions necessary to confront and overcome climate change, rising inequality

The 360° UPSC Debate| Himalayan States: Environmental concerns vs development

August 23, 2023 9:35 pm

The occurrence of recent disasters such as landslides, rains, cloudbursts, and the subsidence in Joshimath in the Himalayan States has highlighted the imperative of prioritising environmental preservation over development. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether environmental concerns be traded for development in Himalayan states?

8,000 overflowing ponds in rural areas, treated water to be used for irrigation: Haryana CM Khattar

October 01, 2022 11:37 am

The Chief Minister, who was speaking as the chief guest at the annual conference in Panchkula on implementation of the District Environment Plan, said the “increasing pollution levels have become an issue of major concern for the entire humanity”.

Haryana Information Commissioner to go on 8-day long “maun-vrat yatra”

July 26, 2022 8:14 pm

According to villagers, a large number of people flock Siswal's 300-year-old Shiv temple every year. The Bishnoi community is known for their love and sacrifice for the environment and wildlife.

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