India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India’s first rock check dam opens in Ladakh: Watch breathtaking blue paradise photos and video of Indus water at 11,000 feetLadakh has launched India's first rock check dam on the Indus River. This innovative structure uses riverbed stones to slow water flow and ...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
The Right Way To Store Shoes So They Don’t Wear Out Twice As FastYour favourite shoes can last much longer with simple storage adjustments. Bad storage causes chemical breakdown and material weakening. Ke...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
With just a bicycle and seeds in his pocket, he planted 1 crore trees: Telangana’s 'Tree Man' proved how one person can change IndiaWith just a bicycle and a pocket full of seeds, Telangana’s ‘Tree Man’ Daripalli Ramaiah planted over 10 million trees, creating one of the...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
India warns against securitisation of environmental issuesIndia has cautioned against 'securitisation' of environmental issues, saying linking up everything related to environmental degradation to ...
18 Sep, 2020, 11.39 AM IST
India's remarkable growth story clouded by a degrading environmentThe past decade of rapid economic growth has brought many benefits to India, but on the flip side the environment has suffered the most, ex...
12 Aug, 2013, 06.34 PM IST
Air pollution costing economy Rs 3.75L crore a year: World BankOnly outdoor air pollution in urban areas claims 1.09 lakh lives of adults, another 7,513 of children below 5 years annually, says a latest...
18 Jul, 2013, 06.49 AM IST
Air pollution costing economy 3.75L crore a year: World BankOnly outdoor air pollution in urban areas claims 1.09 lakh lives of adults, another 7,513 of children below 5 years annually, says a latest...
18 Jul, 2013, 05.28 AM IST
- Environmental degradation costing India 5.7% of its GDP: World Bank
A new World Bank report claims India losing 5.7% of its GDP to environmental degradation.
17 Jul, 2013, 09.58 PM IST
Green growth is necessary and affordable for India: World BankThis will allow India to maintain a high pace of economic growth without jeopardising future environmental sustainability, it said.
17 Jul, 2013, 09.24 PM IST
23% child mortality due to environmental degradation: World Bank"About 23% of child mortality in the country is caused by environmental degradation and diseases caused by poor water supply, sanitation an...
17 Jul, 2013, 04.23 PM IST
- 'Environment degradation enhancing poverty in northeast'
Environmental degradation is a major factor in perpetuating poverty, particularly among the rural poor in the bio-rich northeastern region ...
04 Sep, 2012, 06.13 AM IST