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Human-wildlife interaction in India has increasingly become a significant issue, affecting both human populations and wildlife. The growing human population and urban expansion have led to the fragmentation of wildlife habitats, making it difficult for animals to find food and shelter within their natural environments.

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, shines a spotlight on the vital contributions and challenges of young people worldwide. This year's theme, "From clicks to progress: Youth digital pathways for sustainable development," underscores the transformative potential of digital solutions driven by youth.

The summer monsoon rainfall, the lifeline for agriculture and water resources in India brings along with it heavy bursts of showers from the moisture-laden winds that originate near the equator. But extreme rainfall events are now increasing in the Indian subcontinent during the monsoon season - leading to massive flooding causing deaths and damage to property, resources and livelihoods. 

In the heart of India, amid the bustling sounds of city life and the tranquil whispers of rural landscapes, a citizen science project has been developing over the last decade.

EquiLead has successfully concluded its first annual conference, "Lead With Equity 2024," which established a platform for gender equity dialogues and collaborations.

Three students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.

The erratic monsoon and the increasing cases of Zika

According to an unprecedented independent analysis released today by IPE-Global and ESRI India, more than 84% of Indian districts are vulnerable to high heat waves, and 70% of those districts are also experiencing a rise in the frequency and intensity of heavy ra

Landslides involve a massive movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope triggered by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other events that make the slope unstable.

In a collaborative effort, the India Animal Fund and Dasra recently unveiled their report, ‘Our shared future: Securing animal welfare, human wellbeing, and sustainability in India’.