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A case study from Solan in Himachal Pradesh shows the potential of natural farming for commercial crops like capsicum

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Natural farming is steadily gaining traction in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. At present, approximately 1.65 lakh farmers across the state are practicing natural farming on... Read More


These seven questions need to be asked in the aftermath of the 2025 Punjab Floods

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Punjab is currently facing its worst flood crisis in nearly four decades. More than 1,900 villages have been submerged, around 300,000 acres of agricultural land lie under water... Read More


From the Great Stink to the modern sewage scandal: why 19th-century sewers are failing 21st-century England

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary England's sewage crisis is rooted in Victorian-era infrastructure, designed to favor the wealthy and now failing under modern demands. The outdated system, still in use... Read More


Africa green industrialisation initiative has moved from conversation to collaboration: William Ruto

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary Kenyan President William Ruto announced that the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative has evolved from discussion to action, with a focus on generating $100 billion... Read More


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