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What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans?

In many ways, they’d view the prospect as absurd
July 24, 2021
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Climate Change

Climate change is real: 600-900% excess rain in many Maharashtra districts
Climate change is real: 600-900% excess rain in many Maharashtra districts
The ongoing floods in Maharashtra may further worsen as the IMD has predicted very heavy …
July 23, 2021
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Environment

Introducing Gross Environment Product in Uttarakhand: A jargon or reality?
Uttarakhand will initiate the valuation of its natural resources in the form of ‘Gross Environment Product’. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The Uttarakhand government should introduce a well-defined concept of ecosystem services; …
July 23, 2021
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Climate Change

Transboundary Bengal hotspot for lightning strikes: Report
Transboundary Bengal hotspot for lightning strikes: Report
West Bengal, along with Bangladesh, received two million on-ground lightning bolts
July 23, 2021
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Governance

As told to Parliament (July 23, 2021): Govt admits ‘increase’ in extreme weather over India
संसद में आज: सीवेज उत्पादन और उपचार के बीच अंतर नदियों के प्रदूषण को बढ़ा रहा है
All that was discussed in the House through the day
July 23, 2021
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Governance

Population populism: Assam’s population control policy: A misguided approach?
Population populism: Assam’s population control policy: A misguided approach?
The attempt on the part of the incumbent government, to project the Bengali Muslim …
July 23, 2021
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Governance

Population populism: UP draft population bill will impact the vulnerable, especially women

UP draft population bill will impact the vulnerable, especially women and girls. Photo: Pxfuel
The focus must be on safeguarding women and girls’ reproductive health. Smaller …
July 23, 2021
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Governance

Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
Population populism: UP draft population bill fails test of necessity, intrusiveness. Photo: Getty images
The proposed law will lead to more abortions and adverse sex ratio at birth
July 23, 2021
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Forests

Study highlights importance of last patches of tropical lowland forest in Assam
Study highlights importance of last patches of tropical lowland forest in Assam
Forest fragments protect key interactions between plants and fruit-eating birds, thus …
July 23, 2021
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FLOOD FACTSHEET: Monsoon may be on a break, not deluge
Natural Disasters

FLOOD FACTSHEET: Monsoon may be on a break, not deluge

How floods have affected India by in the first half of 2021

डाउन टू अर्थ

देश के 15 जिलों की जमीनी पड़ताल, गांव-गांव पहुंचा कोरोना
संक्रामक रोग

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कोविड-19 की दूसरी लहर शहरों के पार करके ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में पहुंच गई और बड़ी संख्या में ग्रामीणों व आदिवासियों को संक्रमित कर दिया। देश के 15 सबसे अधिक प्रभावित जिलों से डाउन टू अर्थ की जमीनी पड़ताल
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मानसून

मानसून अपडेट: उत्तर भारत समेत दक्षिण भारत के इन इलाकों में होगी भारी बारिश

आज देश के कई हिस्सों में बिजली गिरने, गरज के साथ बौछारें पड़ने और 30 से 40 किमी प्रति घंटे की दर से तेज हवाएं चलने के आसार जताए गए हैं
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संक्रामक रोग

कोरोना अपडेट: 24 घंटों में सामने आए 39,097 नए मामले, 546 की गई जान

पिछले 24 घंटों के दौरान देश में 39,097 नए मरीज सामने आए हैं जबकि 35,087 ठीक हुए हैं| वहीं 546 की जान गई है

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More than half of India’s April COVID-19 deaths were in rural districts

Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, 7 other states / UTs recorded more cases and deaths in rural districts last month

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Climate Change
Biden's climate summit puts climate back on the agenda

Biden’s climate summit puts climate back on the agenda

April 26, 2021
It may not have galvanised the rapid and far-reaching changes needed, but has forced …
Energy
The New Oil Rush: Nations scramble for minerals critical to clean energy

The New Oil Rush: Nations scramble for minerals critical to clean energy

April 22, 2021
As a bitter battle ensues between China and the rest of the world to control rare earth …
Health
COVID-19: India's challenge 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: India’s 2021 challenge

April 17, 2021
India has enhanced its global standing by supplying COVID-19 vaccines to rich and poor …

DTE In Print

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