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In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
Proverb of the day: 'Woman's beauty, the forest echo, and rainbows, soon...' Life lessons on aging, appearance, human nature, and why a person's inner beauty matters the mostProverb of the day highlights the temporary nature of beauty, praise, and joyful moments. The traditional German saying compares human appe...
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
Planning a beach holiday? This popular European beach has banned umbrellas for most visitorsSardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children an...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
Modi 3.0 anniversary: Congress jabs govt with 'promise versus reality' documentThe Congress party has released a document critiquing the Modi government's performance over the past 12 years. The party claims that grand...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
Not a minor issue! Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu raises Major Laterite Matter with CentreAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has raised concerns over a recent Union government policy change. This change reclassifie...
More macro headwinds on the cards? Tackle them with core principles: 6 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 28%There was a time when the Indian pharma story in the US was almost entirely about inspection risk. The US FDA would inspect a plant, a warn...
NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
Kerala: Newly elected MLAs administered oath of officeIn an event marking the start of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, newly elected legislators swore their oaths on May 21. The oath-taki...
Medha Kulkarni appointed new chairperson of Parliamentary panel on Science, EnvironmentRajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appointed Medha Vishram Kulkarni to lead the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Tec...
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
PM Modi calls Council of Ministers meet on May 21Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting on May 21. This mid-term review will focus on a renewed push...