Anthropogenic warming and climate change
A study shows extreme rainfall events in India are linked to man-made emissions.
Man-made emissions is one of the reasons for extreme rainfall events in India. (Photo: IWP Flickr photos; photo for representation only)
New hydrogel to help drought-hit crops
A hydrogel from cluster beans is found to increase soil moisture. It can help crops in times of drought.
A new hydrogel comes as a boon to drought-hit crops. (Photo: IWP Flickr photos; photo for representation only)
Mangar Bani: NCR's green patch calls for help
With the threat of urbanisation looming large, the sacred grove of Mangar Bani begs for attention.
Mangar Bani, with its trees, plants, birds and animals, is an ecological hotspot but it is finding it hard to keep builders and land grabbers at bay. (Image: Pradip Krishen, Facebook)
Is your bottled water safe to drink?
A study finds that lack of coordination, poor stakeholder involvement, inadequate training and poor infrastructure hinder the enforcement of bottled water quality standards in India.
Many illegal bottled water manufacturers exist in the market. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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