India a stabilizing factor in Arctic amid efforts by European NATO states to impose own rules in region: Russian EnvoyRussia views India's growing interest in the Arctic as a stabilising factor amidst NATO tensions. The collaboration between the two on scie...
21 Mar, 2025, 06.50 AM IST
Key Antarctica meetings begin in Kochi on May 20 under shadow of Ukraine conflictThe 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) commences in Kochi, with discussions overshadowed by the Ukraine-Russia conflict, whi...
19 May, 2024, 05.25 PM IST
India in talks with like-minded countries to regulate tourism in AntarcticaIndia is collaborating with like-minded nations to advocate for regulated tourism in Antarctica, recognizing the threat posed by an increas...
09 May, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
India to formally convey to ATCM its plans to built new research station in AntarcticaIndia plans to announce its plans to develop a new research station in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) ...
08 May, 2024, 06.57 PM IST
Antarctic Ozone hole is healing: IIT Kharagpur studyWhile the world is debating on climate change and global warming, the findings by CORAL researchers have given environmentalists a reason t...
30 Nov, 2018, 11.17 AM IST
World's largest iceberg set to disappear after 18-year-long journeyWhen iceberg B-15 first broke away in March 2000, it measured about 296 kilometres long and 37 kilometres wide. B-15 has since fractured in...
11 Jun, 2018, 01.44 PM IST
Travel to run! Four marathons across the world that should be on every fitness enthusiast's listA marathon is both rewarding and challenging.
25 Jan, 2018, 08.11 AM IST
- Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASA
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) An international ban on ozone-destroying chlorine that contains manmade chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) h...
06 Jan, 2018, 01.32 PM IST
Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASAWith the declining levels of ozone-destroying chlorine, scientists have for the first time observed less ozone depletion. The findings show...
06 Jan, 2018, 12.55 PM IST
- Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASA
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) With the declining levels of ozone-destroying chlorine, scientists have for the first time observed less ozone deple...
06 Jan, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
Climate change may lead to substantial rise in sea levelUsing state-of-the-art computer modelling, Golledge and his colleagues simulated the ice-sheet's response to a warming climate.
19 Oct, 2015, 03.43 PM IST
Climate change may lead to substantial rise in sea level"If we lose these ice shelves, the Antarctic contribution to sea-level rise by 2100 will be nearer 40 centimetres," said Golledge.
15 Oct, 2015, 01.43 PM IST
If adventure sports press all your buttons, get ready for the trip of a lifetime to New ZealandHere’s a life-altering opportunity to gain a new perspective in life. Make your way to New Zealand and push your limits. Ready?
10 Sep, 2015, 05.19 AM IST
World oceans rising dangerously, says NASAOceans around the world are rising dangerously, warns NASA, adding that the ramifications of sea level rise can be even scarier than predic...
27 Aug, 2015, 06.34 PM IST
India to procure ship that can break through 1.5-m thick iceIn addition to the PRV , four other vessels, including two that would help in coastal research, will be replaced in the next three years.
24 Mar, 2015, 03.09 PM IST
Indian scientist Rasik Ravindra elected to UN entity on ocean affairsIndian scientist Rasik Ravindra has been unanimously elected as member of the UN's body focussed on oceans and law of the sea.
13 Jun, 2014, 12.44 PM IST
- New Zealand’s Mount Cook: A whiff of the South pole
Arriving at Christchurch via New Zealand’s Mount Cook, Bidisha Bagchi got the closest whiff of the South Pole without actually going there!
17 Jun, 2010, 12.07 AM IST