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PM Modi inaugurates the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project

In the afternoons these days, Basai wears a deserted look. Known as a bird’s delight and privileged by the protected status of a national park, the wetland is located just eight kilometres from Sultanpur bird sanctuary in Gurugram in Haryana. No birds can be spotted foraging the soil of the Basai wetland or its waters.

Centre allocates Maharashtra Rs 60,000 crore to link its rivers

Nitin Gadkari takes charge of water resources and Ganga rejuvenation

Public hearing for Pancheshwar dam continues while ignoring people's concern

Increasingly in both academic and social sectors, sustainable development goals (SDGs) are being quoted often and set as targets.

In the early half of the last century, two people in love with each other worked in their own separate ways to create the India of their dreams. Venkapaiyya worked in the district court at Kasargod, Kerala eventually retiring a few years before India became independent and spent his days administering the laws of British India.

As India completes 70 years of its independence, let’s take a moment to introspect the contribution of science and technology to national development. Several scientific and technological developments have touched the lives of common people, though limelight is often hogged by achievements in fields like space and atomic energy.

Environment ministry recommends dropping seven hydel projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Groundwater rules might get relaxed