Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Infosys Science Foundation announces new direction for Infosys Prize

India, May 15 -- TheInfosys Science Foundation (ISF)has announced that it is steering the Infosys Prize in a new direction by transitioning from a mid-career prize to an early-career prize, with the o... Read More


East Africa warned of impending food shortage after floods devastate croplands, kill livestock

India, May 15 -- Close to 10,000 livestock & over 40,000 acres of farmland lost in Kenya;Tanzania, Somalia and Burundi impacted heavily too The heavy rainfall and floods that have been battering East... Read More


Paris summit on clean cooking in Africa ends with $2.2 billion in global pledges

India, May 15 -- Each year, more than 600,000 people in Africa die prematurely from respiratory diseases triggered by dirty cooking practices The inaugural Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa held in P... Read More


Vatican conference on 'climate resilience' is latest in long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and Catholic Church - 5 essential reads

India, May 15 -- The Vatican is hosting a climate summit from May 15-17, 2024,focusing on human adaptation From May 15-17, 2024, American leaders including California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Massachuse... Read More


A mirror called Down To Earth

India, May 15 -- In this time of half-truths and no truths, we are determined to offer journalism that is fact-based and rigorous Illustration: Yogendra Anand / CSE It's the 32nd anniversary of Down... Read More


Low testosterone in men associated with an early death - new study

India, May 15 -- Testosterone levels typically decline as men age, dropping by about 1% per year from the age of 30; other factors such as chronic disease can accelerate this decline It has long been... Read More


Kanwar lake, Bihar's only Ramsar site, faces challenge of survival but not a poll issue

India, May 15 -- Encroachment and drying of the lake has badly affected birds who have lost their habitat The apalling condition of Bihar's Kanwar Lake, locally known as 'Kabartal', was not an issue ... Read More


Why have Bikaner and Barmer in Rajasthan reported land sinking in the last month?

India, May 15 -- Land subsidence occurred at two different places in Rajasthan, but the administration is yet to provide any concrete reason In the last month, two incidents of land subsidence took p... Read More


Waste to wealth: Understanding the synergy between formal & informal sectors

India, May 15 -- Technology and community participation play pivotal roles in bridging the formal-informal waste worker divide India's burgeoning waste crisis presents a unique challenge, but also a ... Read More


Illness to Wellness' & yolohealth awareness campaign gains momentum

India, May 14 -- Two-day campdemonstrates the efficacy of the latest tools in the diagnosis of major health risks diseases like hypertension and diabetes In today's fast-paced world, the prevalence o... Read More