Karnataka government reveals sad state of Bengaluru lakes
Thirty per cent of encroachment on lakes has been done by government agencies alone, state government press release says
SERB calls for applications under ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ scheme
Accelerate Vigyan strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research, prepare scientific workforce
Did our ancestors fly airplanes?
The new chief of Indian Council of Historical Research may have missed out reading some recent research to verify correctness of claims about …
New air filter technology found to deactivate over 99% of SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
Innovative antimicrobial air filter uses ingredients found in green tea
New projects launched for real-time monitoring of air and water quality
Launched by the Department of Science and Technology and the Corporate Research Council of Intel, the 4 new projects include real-time river …
Why do they raid crops?
Sometimes elephants raid crops even when there is a lot of food in the forests
Rainfall pattern changing in India
Uttarakhand receives more rainfall in June than before
Why Manipur is flooded
The state's worst flood in recent history raises doubts over the role of dams
Indian scientists criticise World Bank report on climate change in Himalayas
Report lacks region specific-information; methodology used is questionable, say experts in India
Energy sector biggest greenhouse gas emitter in India, says national communication to UNFCCC
More climate models needed for improving future projections: scientists
Karnataka High Court stalls link road through eco-sensitive zone
'EIA should be conducted to decide if road can be built or should be scrapped'
El Nino may disrupt monsoons
Weather conditions that promote El Nino persistent, says Met department; drought feared
Are humans increasingly responsible for extreme weather events?
Weather extremes are often so overwhelming that it is hard for us to imagine that we may actually be increasingly responsible for at least some …
What really happened in Uttarakhand
Latest theory suggests combination of rain and landslides caused the disaster
Climate studies, the Indian way
At climate meet researchers present studies on subjects unique to Indian context
Green tribunal stays development activities in Karnataka grasslands
Construction undertaken by science and defence research institutes allotted land in Amrit Mahal Kaval has affected biodiversity, water …
Common pastureland in Karnataka diverted for development: report
Environment group alleges state government approved move
Sikkim at risk of devastating floods from glacial lake outbursts
State drags its feet over installing early warning systems
On foot and pedal
The teeming millions on foot and pedal are powering mobility in Indian cities. Their numbers exceed those who use cars. Yet they are victims of …