Are political parties looking at women differently?

In India, perhaps for the first time, election manifestoes have been made keeping women in mind. The upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh bear witness to this trend.

Malnutrition among tribal children

Malnutrition is unacceptably higher among India’s tribal population than other communities. Among tribal children under five, 51.1 per cent are stunted, that is eight percentage points higher than among non-tribal children.

Why are Indian farmers protesting?

Farmers all over India are protesting against the government to get fair prices for their agricultural produce. Down To Earth explains the reasons behind these protests.

Aanandaa Farms: The joy of growing a food forest

Manisha Lath Gupta, who was an executive vice president in a private bank, decided to grow healthy food for herself and her family in 2011. She and her husband then created a food forest called Aanandaa on the principles of permaculture. What was a barren piece of land six years ago is now a food forest with more than 4,500 trees.

Cyclones that have hit India: What you should know?

Here is what you should know about cyclonic activity in India as Cyclone Gaja is going to hit the coast of Tamil Nadu today.

What is global warming doing to ocean floors?

A new study done by researchers at Montreal-based Mcgill University has found that acidification is also rapidly dissolving the ocean floor.

DIY: How to make Colin type of glass and multipurpose cleaner at home

Making your own personal hygiene products are easier than you think. Kirti Negi Bajoria, a professional who is on a sabbatical makes a lot of household and personal care products on her own. In this video, she demonstrates a simple recipe to make multipurpose cleaners and glass cleaners at home using Castile Soap. This is a DIY video.

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but which countries are buying them?

A new report by the International Council of Clean Transportation has come out with a new briefing paper on the electric vehicles market. This report has some useful insights into where electric vehicles have become popular and the reasons for its popularity.

This startup is making fiber from stubble so that farmers don't burn it and cause pollution

A young startup formed by IIT Delhi students have found a novel way to take care of paddy stubble

Earth has lost 60% of its animals since 1970

Is the world losing its biodiversity faster than it can replace? A new report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has some ominous news

Why farmers in Punjab and Haryana continue to burn rice stubble?

Every year during October and November, farmers in Punjab and Haryana are blamed for polluting the Delhi air by burning stubble

How erratic rainfall is affecting the lives of pastoralists

Climate change has reduced grass cover, forcing the pastoral communities to alter their age-old grazing pattern and occupation.

Meet Bandicoot India's new robot that can end manual scavenging

A robotics start-up from Kerala called GenRobotic Innovations has developed a solution to end manual scavenging

What is the Supreme Court order on old cars in Delhi and NCR?

On October 29, the Supreme Court ordered that old vehicles should be kept off roads of Delhi and NCR. This judgement comes at a time when Delhi's air quality has dipped to severe levels

How air pollution affects children?

World Health Organization has issued a strong warning about the effects of air pollution on children. It's time that air pollution is taken more seriously.

These toxic metals make Diwali firecrackers 'beautiful'

From tremors, weakness, anxiety, shortness of breath to paralysis and cancer, the colours in Diwali firecrackers all have a toxic source

How crop burning affects Delhi's air quality

Polash Mukerjee from Centre for Science and Environment explains how crop burning in Punjab and Haryana affects Delhi's air quality

Why virginity tests should be banned

In a global call against violence against women and girls, UN agencies— UN Human Rights, UN Women and the World Health Organization—have called to end virginity testing, a medically unnecessary, and often times painful, humiliating and traumatic practice.

IIT Delhi develops a cheap cure for snake bites

Researchers from IIT Delhi have developed a cheaper and more effective antidote for snake venom. The research has been done this in collaboration with San Jose University, US. The new drug could cost as less as Rs 70 from the current price which could be as high as Rs 1000

86-year-old Gandhian GD Agarwal fasts unto death to save the Ganga

Noted Gandhian and environmentalist GD Agarwal has fasted many times before to save the Ganga. But this time he will give up water too if the government does not help to rejuvenate the Ganga.

Home made leave-in conditioner using flax seeds with Kirti Negi Bajoria

Making your own personal hygiene products is easier than you think. Kirti Negi Bajoria, a professional who is on a sabbatical, makes a lot of household and personal care products on her own. In this video, she demonstrates a simple recipe to make a leave-in conditioner that is free of harmful chemicals.