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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 29, 2026)

India, Feb. 4 -- The National Green Tribunal reiterated strict compliance with its orders on Narmada river rejuvenation, directing quarterly reviews by Madhya Pradesh's environment department A joint... Read More


Kerala's debt write-off for Wayanad landslide survivors marks a new chapter in disaster justice

India, Feb. 4 -- When the massive landslides tore through Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Kerala's Wayanad district in July 2024, they did more than wipe out houses, plantations, and livelihoods. They a... Read More


My Food Story: A 'useless weed' to dispel false notions

India, Feb. 4 -- In my area, Patharchatta (Kalanchoe pinnata) always grew quietly in corners-on old walls, near drains, or at the edge of gardens. Most people considered it a useless weed and removed ... Read More


My Food Story: An all-purpose tuber from Himachal's forests

India, Feb. 4 -- Last winter, on a very cold morning at school, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back after reaching my office. The weather was freezing and the pain made it difficult to sit comfort... Read More


My Food Story: Sweet scents from the snowy Vale

India, Feb. 4 -- My fondest memory of Kashmiri saffron kehwa takes me back to my winters at home. Whenever it snowed or the days grew really cold, my mother would make this golden, fragrant tea. The a... Read More


My Food Story: A dish to soften the impact of harsh Punjab winters

India, Feb. 4 -- My first memory of this panjiri goes back to winter evenings at home, when the air outside felt crisp and smoky, and the whole house smelled of roasted wheat, ghee and dry fruits. My ... Read More


My Food Story: Sweet and strong treat for new mothers

India, Feb. 4 -- My earliest memory of Aliv laddoo goes to my childhood when these laddoos were made for new mothers in the family. We children would also get to taste these tasty laddoos for breakfas... Read More


My Food Story: Food that is memory of mutual affection and togetherness

India, Feb. 4 -- In my childhood whenever a palm tree was cut anywhere, it was an occasion to celebrate. All the neighbourhood women would gather together, pound the palm pith, mix it with water, stra... Read More


My Food Story: A stimulant from the hills that heals

India, Feb. 4 -- In my childhood, I often visited my neighbour's house when her dadi (paternal grandmother) cooked the food. She was not very rich or financially strong and cooked with local wild ingr... Read More


Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics' future - and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

India, Feb. 4 -- The Winter Olympics have shifted from fully outdoor events reliant on natural snow to highly engineered, climate-controlled competitions Scientists say many past host cities may no l... Read More