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The institution of Langar predates Sikhism. But only in Sikhism does it become a religious tenet: Yogesh Snehi

India, Nov. 4 -- As the country and the world celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, Down To Earth delves into why the institution of Langar or community kitchen is such an intr... Read More


Panama meetings: CBD's new body outlines plan to ensure participation of indigenous, local communities

India, Nov. 4 -- The inaugural SB8J meeting concluded with a strategic work plan to integrate Indigenous Peoples and local communities into CBD decision-making. This marks a significant shift towards... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 3, 2025)

India, Nov. 4 -- Incorrect disclosures made by Maharashtra on legacy waste: NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 31, 2025, demanded an explanation from Maharashtra on the discrepancies in... Read More


India's digital thirst: Data centres are rising in water-scarce regions - and locals are paying the price

India, Nov. 4 -- In Uttar Pradesh's Tusiana village, a gleaming data centre stands amid crumbling roads and open drains. Residents fear that the Yotta Data Centre Park, built to power India's digital... Read More


Why national parks and nature reserves don't always safeguard ecosystems as expected

India, Nov. 4 -- Research reveals that while national parks and nature reserves can boost species numbers and provide habitats for predators, they often fail to preserve the intricate ecological inter... Read More


Inequality fuels pandemics and prolongs crises, warns UNAIDS

India, Nov. 4 -- Inequality within and between countries is fuelling pandemics and prolonging global crises, warns UNAIDS. New report links inequality to higher COVID-19 deaths and HIV infection rate... Read More


India among countries with highest yield loss due to human-induced land degradation

India, Nov. 4 -- FAO's 2025 report highlights a global crisis of land degradation affecting 1.7 billion people, threatening food security and ecosystems. Agricultural expansion drives deforestation, ... Read More


The life of water

India, Nov. 3 -- When we think of a water-starved city, the first thing that comes to mind is the unavailability of the natural resource. But there is much more at play. Who gets the water that is ava... Read More


In unsettled state

India, Nov. 3 -- Nearly 12 years after the Kedarnath disaster of 2013, in which heavy rain triggered flash floods that killed over 4,000 people, Semi, a village of less than 100 people remains desolat... Read More


Back to the roots

India, Nov. 3 -- When the pandemic disrupted markets in 2020, Poona Yadav of Barkheda village in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district faced a dilemma. The 42-year-old, like most households in her village,... Read More