Elvish Yadav Arrest: Why does snake venom give a ‘kick’ to ‘psychonauts’?

2022 paper published by AIIMS Jodhpur researchers states snake venom intoxication relatively common in India, although less reported in medical …

Who said what in Parliament on food security Bill

Parliamentarians object to provisions in proposed legislation

COP27: Expert Group zeroes in on weak net zero targets; asks industries to speed up

Indian companies under scanner, prefer to play an wait-and-watch game

At COP28, India’s national statement has no direct reference to fossil fuel cuts

Indian environment minister showcased country’s achievements and showcased projects flagged by Prime Minister Modi  

AIIMS surgeon enters Limca Book of Records

Conducted maximum joint replacements at highest altitude

‘Sedentary lifestyle led to lighter bones in humans’

Study suggests increased physical activity could be a way to counter weak bones

BIS finalises street food norms

Standard to ensure vendors follow hygienic practices and serve food safe for health

Vidarbha gets its first generic medicines shop

Challenge to popularising these stores is to get doctors to prescribe low-cost generic drugs

As told to Parliament (March 21, 2022): PM10 pollution worsened in 31 cities in 2020-21, decreased in 96

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Bihar slashes spending on education and social welfare

Coal-based power receives a major boost in the state budget presented on March 12

Pre-election freebie distribution needs regulation: Supreme Court

Party leaders see red; claim intervention is unnecessary

Procurement prices low in Maharashtra since 1996; farmers bear the brunt

Low minimum support price has led to severe agrarian crisis in Maharashtra

Prince of the cats: India has nearly 14,000 leopards, Centre’s report reveals

MP, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of leopards in India

A dedicated snow leopard cell was long-pending: Koustubh Sharma

Down To Earth speaks to snow leopard expert Koustubh Sharma on the findings of the latest government report on the enigmatic cat  

Greater Noida's Land War

On May 6, 2011 three employees of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation were held hostage by villagers from Bhatta and Parsual in …

Rise of wives of don-politicians

As many as six-don turned politicians in Bihar are fielding their wives in Lok Sabha election 2014

What is the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament?

Experts have expressed concerns about the impact of the Bill on indigenous, forest communities and prevention of deforestation

Amid election din, encephalitis quietly kills 104 people in east UP

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's tall claims of improving UP's healthcare system is an insult to the people

India likely to miss at 17 key government targets in 2022: DTE State of Environment

In meeting Sustainable Development Goals, India has slipped three places since last year and now stands at 120th rank among 192 countries

Centre notifies India’s 31st elephant reserve in Tamil Nadu

The new reserve will be spread over an area of 1,197 square kilometres in Agasthiyamalai

COP27: India happy with loss and damage outcome; wary on agriculture, hints Centre

India not to give any fund to loss and damage facility but will claim, confirms environment minister

Littis with a twist of taste

Alok Gupta discovers a migrant labourer's innovation to Bihar's famous dish at a wedding reception

COP27: India’s national statement lacked teeth; was centred around mission LiFE

No mention in India’s statement at COP27 on key negotiating agendas, complain experts

Forests up for grabs?

The amended Forest Conservation Act opens up large swathes of forestland for different non-forest activities

PHOTO GALLERY | Kisan Sansad at Jantar Mantar: Farmers finally gather within New Delhi

As the monsoon session of Parliament progresses, farmers protesting on the borders of Delhi for eight months are holding their parallel …