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In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish survive- IIM Bangalore’s PGP jumps to No. 21 globally in FT MiM 2026, retains India’s top spot
- From dialogue to delivery: Turning 3 decades of ASEAN-India agri-cooperation into farmers’ prosperity
- Indian tourists flocking to Oman, arrivals up 11 per cent: OfficialOman is seeing a surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals rising 11% to 6.94 lakh in 2025. Another 3.81 lakh Indians visited in the first ha...06 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- In 2024, Agiro planted 580 trees and shrubs at a former waste site in Quebec City. Today, surveys have found more than 160 plant species and 50 bird species are thriving around the recovering siteAgiro is restoring a former 1.8-hectare construction waste disposal site at the foot of Mont-Brillant in Quebec City’s Saint-Charles River ...03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- NAREDCO Maharashtra to host Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors’ Summit 2026 (REIIS 2026) in MumbaiTheme ‘Re-Defining India’s Growth Story’ to Focus on Strategic Capital, AI Innovations, Infrastructure, and Global Investment Partnerships03 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...03 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- In 2016, Indiana found very poor fish health in 1.27 miles of Big Branch after years of pollution. 7 years later, its fish score reached 48 and the segment was clearedBig Branch’s recovery is ultimately a reminder that environmental restoration is often measured in years rather than weeks. The stream did ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.59 AM IST
- In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overallThe scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- In 1996, Illinois added Lake Decatur to its pollution list after farm runoff harmed its water. 28 years later, nitrogen levels fell below the 7.8 mg/L limitLake Decatur's water quality improved after implementing agricultural best management practices. Efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment ru...02 Sep, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- In 2012, Chicago’s Railroad Retirement Board found new life for 3,200 pounds of electronics through reuse and recycling; the effort lifted waste diversion nearly 10%The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board successfully recycled over 3,200 pounds of electronic waste. This achievement was driven by federal prog...01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...01 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- In 1997, HMCS Saskatchewan was sunk off Nanaimo; 448 days later divers recorded 46 taxa, including 9 molluscs and 7 echinodermsIn British Columbia, artificial reefs are transforming the marine landscape, demonstrating swift colonization by diverse marine species wit...01 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Delhi Traffic Police Road Closed Advisory Today September 1: Check key roads closures timings and diversions in the national capital for BRICS summit rehearsalDelhi Traffic Alert Today: Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions and regulated movement on key roads from 11 am to 3 pm on Septembe...01 Sep, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...31 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Unity in diversity is in Bharat's DNA, must be celebrated: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in New YorkRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Indian-American community in New York. He highlighted unity in diversity as India's inherent characte...30 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- Why bees are disappearing from some ecosystems - And what their decline could mean for food, plants and human lifeThe dramatic decline in bee populations is attributed to the loss of natural habitats and intensive farming methods. Pesticides and climate...29 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- NEDFi, NSE hold workshop in Guwahati on raising growth funds for SMEsNEDFi and the National Stock Exchange of India held an interactive workshop in Guwahati to help small and medium enterprises understand how...28 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Sunny side down? Egg prices rise on ethanol pushRising diversion of maize to ethanol production has significantly increased poultry feed costs, leading to a 35-40% surge in egg prices ove...27 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
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