Ecology and Environment

Pankaj Sekhsaria’s recent book Islands in flux--The Andaman and Nicobar Story is a collection of around 20 years of his writings on the environmental and conservation concerns faced by the indigenous tribal communities of the region.

Ambitious solution to curb Karnataka's drought

Normal monsoon expected this year: IMD

Government releases fund for water conservation under MGNREGS

One of the shortest rivers to drain into the Bay of Bengal, the Cooum is now a local synonym for an open sewer and is generally considered to be beyond the realms of redemption.

India's urbanisation continues unabated but most of its 53-million plus cities offer an appallingly low quality of life.

Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu governments waive off farm loans

The mangrove forests of the Sundarbans are the biggest barriers against cyclones from the Bay of Bengal, saving both India and Bangladesh from irreparable damage.

Uttarakhand takes decisions to save its natural resources

It was in the late 90s that Raigarh emerged as the hub for power, coal mining and sponge iron in Chhattisgarh. The coalfield in Mand Raigarh is spread over an area of more than 1,12,000 hectares with an estimated 21,117 metric tonnes of coal.