Telangana Bill: MPs disrupt Parliament proceedings, 17 suspended
One MP took out a knife in the Lok Sabha and another used pepper spray, say media reports
Punjab shamlat lands: We will give land for housing, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal tells DTE
Punjab reserves 33 per cent of cultivable shamlat land for Dalit households, who can lease it for a year through competitive bidding. In reality, …
Modi flags off 107th Indian Science Congress
The theme of the Bengaluru congregation is 'Science and Technology: Rural Development'
Yes, green issues are missing from poll discourse, but who is to be blamed?
It’s the civil society that has failed to inform and engage citizens on this crisis
Indian Science Congress: The circus comes to an end
This annual researchers’ meet, the 106th edition of which ends today, has a history of controversies that have taken its stature down
UPA misses opportunity to pass landmark mining Bill
Mining and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill set to lapse. Passing it would have led to distribution of mining profits to the tune of Rs …
Green issues plaguing rural West Bengal missing in Panchayat election campaigns, say activists
Low groundwater levels, cutting of trees and poor waste management not being addressed; political parties pass blame in response
Science congress fails to attract best brains
Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis: What lies ahead can include a constitutional crisis over succession
Neither the Succession Act nor the 25th Amendment have ever been invoked for longer than a few hours
US dollar’s grip on global markets might be over, warns Goldman
Years of talking about abandoning the US dollar, Russia and China are doing it for real. In the first quarter of 2020, share of dollar in trade …
Africa Protected Areas Congress calls for special aid for those affected by human-wildlife conflicts
Protected areas must be considered by Africa as the first option for climate adaptation and mitigation and must be reflected in the country’…
Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: Loktak, climate change, carbon footprint feature in party manifestos
Most parties fighting the Manipur elections have promised action on green issues concerning the state
Adivasis in Jhargram fight a divided battle for the same aim in LS polls
In these General Elections, tribals in West Bengal are sparring among themselves over politicising their struggle for tribal rights
Uneasy wears the Delhi crown
It may not be long before the city gets a tag of being ‘unlivable’, with its environmental indicators showing a deep and steady decline
Parliamentary committee slams regulatory system on GM crops
Says the crops have an impact on health and the environment and that these aspects were overlooked while approving Bt Brinjal trials in India
Assembly Polls 2023: ‘Laadli Behna’ secret weapon that won Madhya Pradesh for BJP, say analysts
Women have traditionally voted Congress in Madhya Pradesh; Laadli Behna changed that
Madhya Pradesh: Opposition forms shadow cabinet to monitor BJP government
Despite having no constitutional status, the idea is gaining popularity in India
Science jamboree at Jammu
'Preserving plant fossil is as important as protecting cultural heritage'
Palaeobotany, often dubbed as a soft science, is the branch of palaeontology that deals with the recovery and identification of plant remains …
How Tanzania’s spousal escort policy frustrates antenatal healthcare
Only 51% Tanzanian women make four or more visits during their entire pregnancy, according to a report
COVID-19 vaccines: How Pfizer and Moderna’s 95% effective mRNA shots work
Should we expect the pandemic to be over once a vaccine is available for public use? Not exactly. A vaccine will not be perfect, and it takes …
Durga Puja vs COVID-19: Bengal gears up for festivities, experts say disaster in making
COVID-19 cases on the rise; experts claim political consideration behind allowing pujas with the usual fervour
PEETHA: Will Naveen Patnaik’s deliciously named pre-poll sop work?
Also the name of a traditional Odia sweet, the ‘Peoples Empowerment – Enabling Transparency and Accountability’ scheme was …
For a healthy capital
Delhi has a high burden of patients not only from the capital but also from states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan
Indian Science Congress showcases innovations for a smarter home
Exhibits include gas stove that can be timed to turn off; a clothesline that protects clothes from rain