Extreme climate can halve crop yields: Study

Global research quantifies impact of climate extremes on staple crops maize, spring wheat, rice and soybeans

India’s food self-sufficiency is conditional to drought-hit districts

For over 40 years India’s net sown areas remain the same; drought-hit areas have to increase production to match food demand

Study identifies genes linked to obesity

The results could provide new insights into weight-loss therapies and help prevent metabolism-associated diseases

India’s rainfall patterns changing drastically, say Stanford scientists

Longer dry spells and wetter wet spells could spell doom for the Indian agriculture, they warn

Ace swimmer Lewis Pugh swims seven seas to raise awareness

The initiative is to campaign for dedicated Marine Protected Areas across the world