Tourist spot or time-bomb?

The Sikkim government is planning to convert an artificial lake, formed by a massive landslide in the state’s northern part in August last year, into a tourist spot. But most of the people......

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

How to prevent the next pandemic? As 2021 begins with COVID-19 continuing its global spread, scientists have spotlighted three approaches to at least reduce the risk of pandemic potential diseases......

India to have 38-48 lakh active Covid cases in mid-May: Study

Active cases in the ongoing second COVID-19 wave in India may peak at 38-48 lakh between May 14-18 and daily new infections could hit a high of 4.4 lakh from May 4-8, according to a mathematical......

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.Ankur Paliwal reports. IMAGE: Although wolves share the same vulnerability status as tigers in India, there is no government project......

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.''We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.''As a result, every water entity......

Greenpeace to intensify drive against Dhamra port

Despite the allegations from various quarters that it has twisted facts and forged reports about the presence of rare Olive Ridley turtles near Dhamra coast in Orissa -- the site where Tatas with......

Environmental governance model: No green signal

Minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh's ambitious plan to redesign the institutions of environmental governance has come up against serious resistance from environmental experts who......

Thumbs down for environment ministry revamp

Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh's ambitious plan to redesign the institutions of environmental governance has come up against serious resistance from environmental experts who......