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Indian scientists develop new way to extract lithium from seawater

India, Oct. 20 -- Indian scientists at BARC have developed a groundbreaking technique to extract lithium from seawater with 90% efficiency, This offers a potential solution to India's reliance on lit... Read More


When India and Japan talk trade, food waste deserves a seat at the table

India, Oct. 20 -- India and Japan should expand their trade talks to address food waste, leveraging Japan's success in halving food loss by 2023. By adopting tailored strategies like food banks and p... Read More


Inside the silence zone: How noise pollution near schools impacts students' health and education

India, Oct. 20 -- Excessive noise near schools disrupts students' learning and health, with studies linking it to higher failure rates during exams. Experts recommend soundproofing classrooms, better... Read More


Three new centipede species discovered in Western Ghats

India, Oct. 20 -- Researchers in Kerala and Karnataka have discovered three new centipede species in the Western Ghats, increasing India's Rhysida species count to 23. Named Rhysida quadrispinosa, Rh... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert for southern India; strong winds forecast over Arabian Sea

India, Oct. 20 -- IMD has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall of up to 204.4mm on October 20 2026. Kerala, Mahe, coastal Andhra Pra... Read More


Bulldozers raze tribal homes in Madhya Pradesh amid allegations of forest-rights violations

India, Oct. 19 -- Madhya Pradesh forest department's actions in Kosmi village, including demolitions and crop destruction, have sparked controversy. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ... Read More


The Green Kitchen, Season 5, Episode 3 | Exploring India's edible gums and how they are used

India, Oct. 19 -- In this season of Green Kitchen, we explore India's herbs, spices and medicinal plants through diverse food traditions, unique ingredients and the communities connected to them. Did... Read More


Wild animals, free-ranging dogs and cats could face painful laboratory experiments under proposed rules, PETA warns

India, Oct. 19 -- PETA India warns that proposed animal experimentation rules could subject wild animals, free-ranging dogs, and cats to severe suffering. These will include electric shocks and induc... Read More


India's reservoirs remain 31% below full capacity after monsoon; southern states face water shortages

India, Oct. 19 -- India's reservoirs are 31% below full capacity post-monsoon, with southern states facing acute water shortages. Major reservoirs like Aliyar, Somasila, and Mettur report critically ... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Arabian Sea low-pressure system may intensify; Tamil Nadu on orange alert for heavy rain

India, Oct. 19 -- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern India, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal under an orange alert for intense downpours. A low-pressure system in ... Read More