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Moving with the river: Dhulian’s shifting identity & eroding future at Ganga’s edge
Environment

Moving with the river: Dhulian’s shifting identity & eroding future at Ganga’s edge

Dipanjan Mishra
5 min read
As the land beneath their feet continue to slip away, the residents of the historic town hope for restoration & a return to their ancestral ways of life
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

Nandita Banerji
3 min read
Study finds twice the likelihood of diabetes by 55, while Lancet estimates show India home to 90 million adults with the condition
India’s agricultural research began in Bihar’s Pusa. Comparing its bird diversity with colonial records can guide Indian agro biodiversity today
Agriculture

India’s agricultural research began in Bihar’s Pusa. Comparing its bird diversity with colonial records can guide Indian agro biodiversity today

M S Sai Reddy
3 min read
Scientists compiled a guide on the birds of Pusa a few years ago; it shows how heritage, science, and agroecology can unite
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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
January 2026 fifth warmest on record despite cold snap in Europe, North America
Climate Change
January 2026 fifth warmest on record despite cold snap in Europe, North America
By
Akshit Sangomla
3 min read
Mount Everest lies above one of the world’s most active continental collision zones, where the Indian plate is being driven beneath Asia. This tectonic interaction generates frequent earthquakes, including deep mantle events, offering critical insight into the ongoing process of mountain building.
Science & Technology
Scientists map rare earthquakes deep within Earth’s mantle for the first time
By
Nandita Banerji
3 min read
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2026): Forest cover in India’s mega cities up by 2.09 sq km since 2021
Governance
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2026): Forest cover in India’s mega cities up by 2.09 sq km since 2021
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 9, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 9, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
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