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FSSM bye-laws pave the way for sustainable sanitation and social inclusion

New Delhi, April 9 -- Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) is a vital component of sustainable urban sanitation, especially in areas without centralised sewerage systems. FSSM offers an immedia... Read More


Supreme Court demands detailed report on encroachment along Ganga

New Delhi, April 9 -- Supreme Court has raised concerns over the increasing encroachments along the banks of the Ganga River. The court has directed the Union government, Bihar government and other re... Read More


'We don't fully understand what governs India's temperature trends'

New Delhi, April 9 -- India faces a double-edged environmental crisis: Efforts to reduce aerosol air pollution - tiny particles in the air from industrial emissions, burning fossil fuels and biomass -... Read More


'Trump's tariffs mark weaponisation of trade, threaten globalisation'

New Delhi, April 9 -- On April 2, 2025 United States President Donald Trump announced 'reciprocal tariffs' on 57 countries, with rates ranging from 11 per cent to 49 per cent. These new tariffs are sc... Read More


We studied smallholder farming in three African countries for 10 years: Why profitable irrigation is key

New Delhi, April 8 -- The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this problem. A 10-year project called Transforming Irrigation... Read More


Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk a cancer biologist explains how

New Delhi, April 8 -- Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and im... Read More


The growing threat of urban flooding and how remote sensing can help

New Delhi, April 8 -- Urban flooding has become a pressing issue in many cities across India and the world. Rapid urbanisation, encroachment on natural drainage systems, and climate change-induced ext... Read More


Unsung heroes of WTO food security battles

New Delhi, April 8 -- On April 2, US President Donald Trump, in his 'Liberation Day' speech, declared that a nation cannot survive if it does not produce its own food. For a country such as India - ho... Read More


In a first, drone-based study evaluates impact of farm ponds on farmers' income in India

New Delhi, April 8 -- Anantapur, an arid and backward district in southwestern part of Andhra Pradesh, is often in the news for recurring droughts. But a first-of-its-kind initiative that maps 103 f... Read More


Soil moisture may help forecast intense storms in India, other global hotspots, study finds

New Delhi, April 8 -- Soil moisture levels could serve as an early warning signal for severe clusters of thunderstorms that cause flash floods and landslides in regions such as India, West and Central... Read More