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Women of Raika Mala spend several hours every day fetching water from the green, murky johad.
Water

Water scarcity defines life in this Rajasthan village inside Sariska’s protected core, as women spend hours fetching contaminated water

Bhagirath
6 min read
Raika Mala’s residents struggle with scarce water and basic services as debates over relocation in Sariska Tiger Reserve continue
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact

Shimali Chauhan
3 min read
Experts say weak safeguards could allow misuse of dangerous virus data and repeat COVID-era injustices in vaccine access
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study

Susan Chacko
2 min read
Researchers say that the observed deceleration is a side effect of environmental degradation and the shrinking of regional species pools
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Women of Raika Mala spend several hours every day fetching water from the green, murky johad.
Water
Water scarcity defines life in this Rajasthan village inside Sariska’s protected core, as women spend hours fetching contaminated water
By
Bhagirath
6 min read
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
By
Shimali Chauhan
3 min read
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
By
Susan Chacko
2 min read
Menstrual health, now a fundamental right
Health
“This petition is my effort to support both health and education”
By
Jaya Thakur
1 min read
Diabetes risk rises early for South Asians in US despite healthy lifestyle, researchers warn
Health
Diabetes risk rises early for South Asians in US despite healthy lifestyle, researchers warn
By
Nandita Banerji
3 min read
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2026): 5,300 organic farming clusters formed in Andhra Pradesh under PKVY
Governance
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2026): 5,300 organic farming clusters formed in Andhra Pradesh under PKVY
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 10, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 10, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
Wildlife & Biodiversity
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
By
Hrusikesh Mohanty
3 min read
Redirecting fossil fuel taxes could fund India’s decarbonisation push, boost GDP: CSEP Study
Energy
Redirecting fossil fuel taxes could fund India’s decarbonisation push, boost GDP: CSEP Study
By
Puja Das
4 min read
The Assi drain flows directly into the Ganges in Varanasi.
Water
NGT questions Uttar Pradesh move to treat Assi river as drain amid Ganga pollution concerns
By
Vivek Mishra
3 min read
Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study
Africa
Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study
By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
Fences separate wildlife from livestock across southern Africa; removing parts of them can help both: Study
Africa
Fences separate wildlife from livestock across southern Africa; removing parts of them can help both: Study
By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
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