When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Government can take back leased land wherever required: Minister Manohar Lal on Gymkhana Club noticeThe government can reclaim leased land for development and other purposes, said Union Minister Manohar Lal. He also stated that similar act...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Delhi Gymkhana Club closure: India’s cities are losing conversational biodiversity as social spaces fragmentAs exclusive clubs and gated communities gain popularity, they often create an environment where shared experiences stifle diversity. Think...
31 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
17 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...
11 May, 2026, 03.30 AM IST
India-Germany climate talk sees discussions on strengthening resilience and adaptationIndia and Germany are boosting climate adaptation efforts. A new German grant of up to 20 million Euros will support India's National Adapt...
26 Feb, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Idli and chicken jalfrezi top list of dishes with highest biodiversity impact: StudyA recent study analyzing 151 popular dishes worldwide found that Indian favourites like idli, chana masala, and rajma, along with dishes li...
25 Feb, 2024, 05.38 PM IST
Want to stop climate change? Leave the fishes aloneThe intricate relationship between climate change and ocean ecosystems was the subject of recent collaborative research - led by researcher...
19 Feb, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
Nature’s ecosystem services generate up to $140 trillion per annum — significantly greater than global GDP: Onno van den Heuvel"The risk of investing in a loss of nature has been underestimated for a very long time, similar to the processes which caused climate chan...
18 May, 2023, 09.55 PM IST
PM Modi speaks with King Charles III of UK"It was a pleasure to speak with His Majesty King Charles III on issues of mutual interest, including environmental protection, climate res...
03 Jan, 2023, 08.21 PM IST
Biodiversity smart is planetary wiseAs a first mover in global greening, India must engage with other developing countries, particularly those rich in biodiversity, to develop...
20 Dec, 2022, 10.38 PM IST
For rich & young, charity begins in the wildFor wildlife conservators who believe that conservation without money is plain conversation, here’s some good news. Rich, young Indians hav...
25 Aug, 2021, 06.29 AM IST
Nature will provide us solutions: Prakash Javadekar on International Biodiversity DayStressing on this year's theme, Javadekar stressed that solutions are in nature and therefore, protecting the nature is very important espe...
22 May, 2020, 07.48 PM IST
Halting biodiversity loss and ecosystems degradation is central to Asia-Pacific region’s growth and well-beingThe 2018 report highlights the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the development of the region
05 May, 2019, 08.13 PM IST
India-born biologist Kamal Bawa elected to The Royal SocietyKamal Bawa, India's most prominent biologist and an evolutionary ecologist, has been elected to the prestigious Royal Society.
03 Jul, 2015, 09.10 PM IST
- 6,000 hop aboard Science Express
Science Express - Biodiversity Special (SEBS) became a magnet for science enthusiasts and children of the city as it attracted 6,000 visito...
20 Dec, 2012, 04.44 AM IST
- Biodiversity conservation gets a push
The state forest department has developed a plan for conservation of the rich biodiversity outside the protected forest areas, that is, wil...
16 Apr, 2012, 06.24 AM IST