Wash hands to fight COVID-19 outbreak. But is it safe?
Around 1.9 billion people in the world use non-potable or faecally-contaminated water
Coronavirus update: Surge in India tally
More than 1,000 cases in a day
Coating Autonomy With Colonialism
In the year of UNCED, the green movement continued to take tosses in the global context. The perception of the environmental crisis as mainly …
COVID-19: Odisha villages tense amid returning migrants
Villagers now demand health check-ups of the returning workers
COVID-19: Gujarat labourers, tribals forced to take 250 km-long journeys on foot
The workers reportedly began their journey on March 23, 2020, with some accompanied by their wives, children
Coronavirus update: One million kits ordered, says ICMR DG
Centre curtailed entry of Indian passengers travelling from European Union countries, the UK and Turkey, starting from March 18
Access to safe water, sanitation has improved, says WHO-UNICEF report
Some 2.5 billion people still use unimproved sanitation facilities; can the world achieve MDG target by 2015?
EC credibility at stake
In 1992, even rich nations began to feel the pinch of impoverishment - and it hurt enough to make them cut down on global charity
Recession makes north renege on aid
Against a background of worldwide recession, the Rio conference came and went with many promises of aid by the Northern countries. But by the end …
Hantavirus not as contagious as coronavirus
Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents
Kerala's Rs 20,000 crore package for COVID-19 outbreak: How far will it go?
Kerala had 60 cases of those infected by the novel coronavirus as of March 23, 2020
How 1918 ‘Bombay Influenza’ carries lessons India must learn to tackle novel coronavirus
The Bombay influenza was responsible for the deaths of around 10 to 20 million people in India
Coronavirus update: India GDP contracted nearly 24% in April-June
India added 80,092 fresh COVID-19 cases August 30, becoming the first country to cross the 80,000-mark in one single day
India’s rate of reducing carbon footprint with greenery a flat line for years
The country has not been able to raise its carbon emission reduction rate from 12 per cent for the last decade
Coronavirus update: India records 4th death
No new case in China yesterday
Simply Put: The COVID-19 prism
Coronavirus update: Modi to speak tomorrow before lockdown runs out
India death toll above 300
Could forest loss have triggered the COVID-19 pandemic?
Scientific evidence shows that the felling of tropical forests creates ideal conditions for the spread of diseases
Cyclone Nisarga update: Cyclone now 80 km southeast of Mumbai, says IMD
Cyclone Nisarga made landfall in Alibaug, around 100 km south from Mumbai
Can humans develop immunity to novel coronavirus after being infected?
A study showed monkeys who recovered from the virus did not get infected a second time
EU offers 750 bln euros in grants and loans to overcome COVID-19 recession
The package will need to be ratified by the European Parliament before it is implemented
The Future is Now
In 1992, the world moved several steps towards globalisation. But little attention was paid to the sharp economic, social and cultural divides. …
COVID-19: Timber export from Africa takes a hit, says report
Timber exports from Cameroon and Gabon to European countries suffer
COVID-19 outbreak: Should states, districts use DMF funds?
District officials said they had other fund sources to deal with the pandemic
UP textbook meds for cold end up as COVID-19 cure at WhatsApp university
Zoology textbook discussed common cold, not COVID-19 disease