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To give, first get to know: Why India’s everyday generosity matters more than everIndia witnesses widespread everyday giving, with households contributing billions annually. While generosity is abundant, most gifts are ad...
Stocks in news: Paytm, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Zydus Life, Ashoka BuildconIndian markets surged on the new expiry day, erasing recent losses. Strong domestic and global factors fueled the rally. The Nifty is neari...
CCI clears merger of nine pharma entities with Sequent ScientificThe Competition Commission of India has approved the amalgamation of nine entities into Sequent Scientific Ltd (SSL), enhancing its positio...
Rohini Nilekani pledges Rs 50 crore to environmental think tank ATREEOut of Rs 50 crore, Rs 25 crore is a direct grant, while the remaining Rs 25 crore are matching funds for new grants ATREE raises from othe...
WestBridge Capital and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies in research centre tie-upThe two will engage with policy leaders on issues such as climate change and look at using the research grant to offer sustainable business...
Dr Radhakrishnan’s works get a new repositoryHaryana-based Ashoka University has acquired the rich papers of the second President of India, Dr S Radhakrishnan.
The Belgian entrepreneur who has unique ideas for solid waste managementSeparating organic waste is one thing, making use of it another. Composting does not generate enough money. “In the city, you can’t compost...
Mobile emission checking units to smoke out polluters in BengaluruThe move is to ensure IT capital does not go the New Delhi way.
Bengaluru's Jakkur lake turns wasteland; redesign beginsRaw sewage from Yelahanka, Allalasandra and Kogilu is entering the lake through the wetlands. On top of this, researchers said the wetland ...
Tiny frog species discovered in Manipal and Mangaluru
Ravi Chellam takes charge as new head of Greenpeace IndiaNoted environmentalist Ravi Chellam has assumed charge as the executive director of Greenpeace India, the NGO announced.
Bengaluru scientists works make it to Science Express trainThe posters that describe the use of genetic methods for tiger identification and conservation are based on data and methods developed by R...
Overall decline in Delhi's vegetation cover since 1986: StudyA recent study on the city's green cover shows a disturbing trend. Delhi's vegetation has seen an overall decline since 1986.
- Workshop highlights conservation issues on Deccan Plateau
As a part of its ongoing study of the grassland ecosystem, BNHS recently organized a two-day workshop on “Conservation of wildlife in Decca...
- Thamirabarani water bird census to begin on January 2
The fifth edition of the Thamirabarani water bird census will be held between January 24 and 26.
Himalayas warming faster, facing severe climate change impact: StudyA scientific study revealed that the Himalayas, one of world’s richest biodiversity zones, is warming faster than other parts of the globe.
- Indian American professor donates Rs 1 crore to Bangalore environment trust
An Indian American professor has donated Rs 1 crore to a Bangalore based trust working for ecology and environment that he helped found in ...
- SAP Labs & Wipro turn their campuses closer to nature
Instead of hiring a landscape specialist, companies are opting for ornithologist, to improve the ecology of the campus.
- GIS mapping gaining popularity with gove agencies and private cos; enables conservation science, economic development and planning
The technology, called Geographical Information System (GIS), is revolutionizing the way we study and analyse areas of habitation, experts ...
- Western Ghats on Unesco shortlist
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) recently shortlisted the Western Ghats for inclusion in the W...