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Paul Ehrlich, often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out

India, March 17 -- Influential Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, dies at 93 His warnings on overpopulation and environmental collapse shaped - and polarised - global deb... Read More


Supreme Court strikes down age cap on maternity leave for adoptive mothers

India, March 17 -- Supreme Court rules age limit in maternity benefits for adoptive mothers unconstitutional Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020 restricted leave to adoptions of children ... Read More


Bhutan example: 'Pay to protect' psychology should shape tourism in the Himalayas

India, March 16 -- Bhutan's $100 tourism tax serves as an eco-friendly model contrasting with Joshimath's environmental challenges. Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee promotes responsible tourism, ... Read More


'Rapid urbanisation has reduced Nairobi's natural drainage capacity'

India, March 16 -- Flooding has become an increasingly frequent challenge in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, as rapid urbanisation, ageing drainage systems and more intense rainfall strain the city's infras... Read More


My Food Story: A delicacy from the Thar

India, March 16 -- I tasted this recipe for the first time after I got married. It was my first Sheetla Ashtami after the festival of Holi. This dish was prepared in the evening, and after the pooja t... Read More


Oil tops $106 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

India, March 16 -- Oil prices surged past $106 a barrel, as tensions in West Asia escalated, leading to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has intensified fears of a prolonge... Read More


African countries forced to extract fossil fuels to service external debt: Report

India, March 16 -- African governments are expanding fossil fuel production to service mounting external debt. This leads to compromising public services like health and education. The debt-driven e... Read More


Kharg Island: Iran's energy lifeline that has so far escaped attack

India, March 16 -- Kharg Island, a small coral island in the Persian Gulf, handles around 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. Despite US and Israeli strikes on other infrastructure, the terminal has not... Read More


Navigating India's waste management transition: New rules move towards digital traceability and stronger compliance systems

India, March 16 -- India's new Solid Waste Management Rules, notified in January 2026, aim to replace the decade-old 2016 framework from April. The rules introduce a centralised digital portal for re... Read More


Super-efficient air conditioners could cut India's cooling energy use by 60%, experts say

India, March 15 -- A new generation of super-efficient air conditioners could reduce energy use by up to 60 per cent and help India cope with rapidly rising temperatures and surging demand for cooling... Read More