Ghazipur landfill fire: Annual choking hazard for Delhi
Authorities have missed multiple deadlines to clear out the legacy waste from Ghazipur landfill
Sudan, a country displaced
One of Africa’s largest and most populous countries is on the brink of famine after …
Farmers’ Protests 2.0: DTE reports from ground zero Shambhu border
DTE video journalists, Prabhat Kumar & Dhruval Parekh, at Shambhu border as Haryana …
Ladakh: No snow in the cold desert
The arid winter in the region this time is raising concerns among the local population, as it forebodes a potentially alarming situation
No snow in paradise: See Kashmir’s dry winter in pictures
A dry winter spell is showcasing the impact of climate change in Kashmir. The once snow-capped locations lie bare this year, even during the harshest 40-day winter period known as Chillai Kalan. Here are pictures of drastic changes in the region.
Southern Bihar’s Jamui district becomes an avian paradise
Two potential Ramsar sites in the district have welcomed a host of migratory birds from Eurasia this winter
Take a look at the last Warli village standing in Maharashtra
Walvanda is home to the indigenous Warli tribe, who still hold on to their beliefs, customs and language, despite the pressures of urbanisation. Their seemingly exotic world is just 130 kms from India's financial capital Mumbai.
2023 in a blink: 10 groundbreaking science photos of the year
Step into the captivating realm of scientific discovery with our curated gallery featuring the most compelling science photographs of 2023. Each image is a visual testament to the profound strides humanity has taken in unraveling the mysteries of the universe, from never seen before photgraphs of the stars and the cosmos, discoveries of species, the Antarctic ozone hole and detailed …
Waghoba: How the indigenous Warlis of western India find the Divine in big cats
The Warli worship of Waghoba and their co-existence with big cats is an example of what has been stated in recent years: Indigenous peoples are the best custodians of the planet’s biodiversity
COP28: With clock ticking, ‘last chance to save planet’ begins in Dubai
Can the over 70,000 delegates reach a consensus to save Earth for future generations?
See climate effect on world’s favourite tourist spots in 2050, in pics
Environmental specialist Marish Cuenca partnered with online car hire website DiscoverCars.com to predict the effects of rising sea levels, wildfires and more on cities like Kolkata, Hawaii and London. The artistic impressions show how renowned road trip routes will look in the near future if climate change continues to progress at the current rate
Yamuna floods in pics: Parts of capital city go under water
Vikas Choudhary captures the situation of the national capital Delhi after the overflowing Yamuna river reached the highest level on record and severely inundated many parts of the city. The river was in spate after the torrential rains in North India on July 8 and 9 and started overflowing after Haryana's Hathnikund barrage gates were opened. Around 30,000 people, mostly the poor living in …
Khejri – the wonder tree of Thar desert
The khejri tree is a lifeline for the desert ecosystem in Rajasthan as it provides food and shelter to many animals, besides being used by humans for its fruit and leaves
Pod of rare orcas found dead on Chile beach
Type D orcas are native to the Southern Hemisphere. Scientists are unsure of the reasons behind the beaching
Popocatepetl, Etna, Nyamuragira: Volcanoes erupt on three continents
Ash spewed on towns and cities nearby by the three volcanoes throws normal life out of gear
In pictures: Wildfires blaze through Canada thanks to unusually hot, dry spring
Wildfires began early in May 2023 in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces, which have affected over 10,000 people. Alberta government’s wildfire division has responded to 496 wildfires through May 22 and over 842,000 hectares have been burned so far
Endangered Species Day 2023: Elephants to buffaloes, creatures around us that are in danger
Animal conservation in India brings creatures like tigers to mind. But many commonly talked about creatures are in need of public attention as well. Here are some of the species on India’s Red List that we need to talk about more
Saturn gets crown back for most moons in solar system
Jupiter has once again ceded the title of “most known moons” to Saturn, after 62 new Saturnians moons were discovered, taking the grand total to 145. Jupiter had taken over the title in February 23 after its official total moons had gone up to 95.
In Photos: Tribal women in Odisha battle severe water crisis
The Hill Kharias of Odisha are a particularly vulnerable tribal group living in the Mayurbhanj district. The group lacks access to potable drinking water and is dependent on dirty and muddy water from wells. The women have to wait for hours to draw the water, whose use and consumption is giving them and their kids waterborne diseases
ESA’s JUICE mission will soon start unlocking the secrets of Jupiter’s icy moons
In pics: Sea ingress has left this Odisha coastal town a shell of its former self
The marching sea has taken a toll on Podampeta’s agriculture and fishing communities through rapid sea ingress and consequent cyclones. Now, the town’s houses lie locked and empty. Prakriti Panda captures the state of Podampeta in pictures
In pictures: Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, tourism pauses around region
Indonesia’s second most active volcano suddenly erupted on March 11, 2023, spewing hot lava and a column of hot clouds rising 100 metres into the air.
IN PHOTOS: Bird flu spreads to mammalian species
Seals, sea lions, foxes, otters, raccoons, grizzly bears, minks, porpoises have been infected, as scientists sound alarm about a new pandemic