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India-US relations in the shadow of American decline

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary India-US relations have soured due to President Trump's economic policies, including punitive tariffs and derogatory remarks about India. This has prompted India to pur... Read More


Nepal's social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Summary Nepal is engulfed in deadly protests following a government ban on 26 social media apps, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The unrest, fueled ... Read More


The recent floods in Punjab are proof that its youth are neither 'idle' nor 'reckless'

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- The floods that struck Punjab in 2025 have been the most devastating since 1988. These floods have caused immense economic and human losses in the state. For the first time, all... Read More


Avian influenza affects humans gastrointestinal tract causing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Summary A CDC report highlights that Avian Influenza A can affect the gastrointestinal tract of humans, causing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. The study, amid global H5N... Read More


Reviving the lifeblood of Belgahana: How a community-led revolution saved Chhattisgarh's Ghongha river

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- For generations, the Ghonga river was the lifeblood of Belgahana village nestled in the heart of Chhattisgarh in Bilaspur district. Its sparkling waters meandered gracefully, no... Read More


India shows rise in deaths from non-communicable diseases, women hit harder: Lancet

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Summary A study in The Lancet reveals a troubling rise in non-communicable disease death risk in India, with women experiencing a sharper increase than men. While global mortal... Read More


Deadlier than varroa, a new honey-bee parasite is spreading around the world

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Summary A new honey-bee parasite, Tropilaelaps mercedesae, is spreading globally. It poses a greater threat than the notorious Varroa destructor. This mite reproduces rapidly ... Read More


The surprising recovery of once-rare birds

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Summary Once-rare bird species are making a surprising comeback in North America, thanks to conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and reduced use of harmful pesticides like... Read More


A fraction of 2024 global military spending could end extreme poverty, hunger & finance climate adaptation in developing countries

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Summary There's a stark contrast between soaring global military spending and the urgent need for sustainable development funding. With military expenditures reaching $2.7 tril... Read More


Why does Punjab flood? It is not just nature; serious mismanagement is also to blame

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Punjab has recently suffered some of the worst floods in its recent history. These floods were not the first and may not be the last either. Down To Earth (DTE) went through do... Read More