Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Droughts reduced India’s gross domestic product by 2-5 per cent over 20 years from 1998-2017: Report

Ministry weakens protections against mine expansion using coal shortage excuse

Freshwater, a rare resource

The India Meteorological Department has warned of severe hot weather conditions across large parts of India this month.

Pharmaceuticals, an increasing threat to aquatic ecosystems

The use of pharmaceuticals world wide is increasing and so is the pollution of river waters with pharmaceuticals! A pharmaceutical is any kind of drug used for medicinal purposes.

Springs, symbols of life, freedom, spontaneity draw unique images in our minds – of a bubbling rush of water rolling boisterously, snaking over rocks, picking up pebbles and sand along its path full of jumping fish, occasional frogs, insects, algae – surrounded by green wild bushes and thick vegetation.

The calm waters of Pashan lake in Pune city, seldom give us an idea of the hidden wonders they support. Freshwater habitats like this, harbour a wealth of biodiversity ranging from very tiny/ microscopic plants and animals to larger ones – that reside in and around the waters and depend on it for their food, reproduction and survival.

The recently published NFHS- 5 data presents a grim picture of the nutritional status of children in India.

The news of fish deaths in freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds is not new to India.

Where is water on earth located?

Water on earth exists in two forms, freshwater and salt water. Less than 3 percent of the water found on earth is freshwater, and the remaining 97 percent is salt water found in the oceans.