India

Recycling is the only option to handle plastic waste at present. Now Indian scientists have found a new use for plastic waste--for decontamination of water.

Art of Living responsible for destroying the Yamuna floodplains: NGT

Carbon content in India's soil decreases

Located just 5 km away from the capital city of Panaji, Chorao island, along the Mandovi river, is one of the largest islands in Goa. The island has a unique ecosystem that is different from the other sanctuaries in the state.

KPIT (BSE: 532400; NSE: KPIT), a global technology company specializing in product engineering and IT consulting, announced today the launch of its global crowdsourcing contest “KPIT BetterWorld” to develop technologies to counter environmental challenges.

More than 50 percent districts yet to be declared open defecation free

Cyclone Ockhi makes landfall, affects Lakshadweep islands, Kerala and Tamil Nadu

The river beds, banks, fish and all the other organisms living in and around the river are a major source of livelihood for the traditional communities who live there. The river beds have sand, which is extracted for both domestic and commercial use.

With apple production greatly affected due to changing climate in Himachal Pradesh, apple farmers are taking to cultivation of vegetables and ‘low chill’ fruits like pomegranate and kiwi.

The Palk Bay is an ecological paradise located between the island nation of Sri Lanka and the South East Peninsula India. The region separates the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu from the northern parts of Sri Lanka.