Climate

Clearing the air: Battling stubble burning and smog in India

Every year, as autumn sets in, a thick blanket of smog reaches the northern regions of India, causing a shadow on the lives of millions. The culprits behind this annual environmental disaster are the burning fields of Haryana and Punjab, where farmers, desperate to prepare their land for the next crop, ignite stubble and inadvertently […]

Manipur welcomes avian guests amidst unrest

TAMENGLONG (MANIPUR): An environment of gloom still shrouds the Zeliangrong Naga-dominated Tamenglong district in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. Nonetheless, there is no let down in Manipuri hospitality. In quiet corners of the city and in surrounding jungles and near water bodies, forest officials and passionate animal enthusiasts are gearing up to greet and safeguard their avian guests, […]

It’s getting hotter: Hottest February recorded in 122 years

After a scorching February, get ready for heatwaves, observes IMD

IIT-J designs new tech to treat toxic water released by textile units

Wastewater discharged by textile units is destroying many rivers and streams in several South Asian nations like India, China, and Bangladesh.

‘Save us’: Joshimath episode brings Nainital crisis into focus

The Uttarakhand government has approved a ₹200-crore project to stop landslides in Balia Nalla, the outlet of Naini Lake.