Revival of Kadaknath: rare breed of black chicken from Madhya Pradesh

An almost extinct indigenous breed of poultry is improving the lives of farmers in drought-hit Jhabua

Health ministry invites comments on draft Bill on passive euthanasia

The Bill says that competent patients, including minors aged above 16 years, can express the desire of euthanasia to medical practitioners 

In-depth coverage: Drought, but why

Drought now affects people across classes. India needs a new strategy for disaster management

Mr Prime Minister good news

The finance minister has said that the government is committed to double farmers' income in five years. Here are a few villages across the …

WHO recommends faster and cheaper treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant TB

This is a critical step forward in tackling the MDR-TB public health crisis, says organisation

47 per cent of Indian women still marry before 18, says new Lancet Report on adolescent health

It also says that the rate of rural Indian girls marrying before 18 years is twice that of their urban counterparts

Global warming may cause rise in cases of chronic kidney disease, claims study

Increasing temperatures and heat waves are estimated to result in an increase in kidney disease and other conditions

Gilead granted patent for hepatitis C drug Solvadi

The move is being seen as a possible impact of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to the US next month

World Health Day: Diabetes, the modern killer

The prevalence of diabetes in adult population has nearly doubled since 1980 rising from 4.7 per cent to 8.5 per cent

Report warns India against untested technology for nuclear power plants

Twelve nuclear plants have been proposed in India that will use new, untested technology

Can Yoga cure cancer?

As Union Minister makes startling claim, Down To Earth speaks to experts on the subject

'India has highest number of people without access to safe water'

A new report states that poor management of water resources is the biggest problem holding India back from reaching all of its population …

Thermal power sector needs to save water, feel experts

Experts suggested various good practices and possible solutions to reduce thermal sectors dependence on water

Coal needs modern technology for sustainability, say experts

Different countries share their experience with coal-generated energy at CSE's coal conference

Aadhaar Bill finally becomes law

Opposition moves amendments to the Bill and questions government on its 'hurry' to pass the Bill; the latter however, overrides the objections to …

Parliamentary panel recommends reduction of pictorial warnings on tobacco products

The committee has taken the decision in view of the possible loss of livelihood of bidi workers and the increase in illicit trade of tobacco products

More than 12 million deaths due to unhealthy environment in 2012, says WHO

One in every four deaths across the world can be attributed to environment-related factors

Dam the drought

From drought-hit Jharkhand, an inspiring story of a village that became water-secure more than 30 years ago

Just what is heavy water?

Down To Earth explains the importance of the culprit behind the leak at Kakrapar on Friday

Modi Sarkar’s big budgetary miss: Malnutrition

Having the highest number of malnourished children in the world, India cannot afford to overlook this fact

Large proportion of global population deprived of pain-relieving drugs

A recent report says that around 92 per cent of morphine used worldwide is consumed by only 17 per cent of people

India stands 90th on Energy Architecture Performance Index

The country’s ranking remains low due to inefficient energy infrastructures and lack of energy access  

Central concerns

In a bid to give more fiscal autonomy to states, the Centre in the last budget gave them a higher share in Union tax receipts. Has this helped …

Zika-the new global pandemic

After dengue and chikungunya, the Aedes mosquito is delivering a new emergency— Zika. Down To Earth looks into the reasons behind the …

'Kuwait could face serious climate change impacts over the next few decades'

Down To Earth speaks to Salman Zafar, founder of West Asian environmental group, EcoMENA on the green challenges facing the tiny Gulf nation of …