600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
Krisumi Corporation targets Rs 4,000 crore revenue from real estate project in GurugramKrisumi Corporation is gearing up for a major financial boost with projected revenues of Rs 4,000 crore from its upcoming venture, The Fore...
Pokemon LEGO-Style Sets: Check out different options and where to buyDiscover MEGA, Mattel's answer to Pokemon LEGO-style sets. No official LEGO Pokemon sets yet, but MEGA offers a variety on Amazon, includin...
Indian cosmetics industry: Mini on mind for beauty consciousThe phenomenon of mini-sized versions has been gaining ground in high-end cosmetic products in India. Cos say the trickle of selling beauty...
One-bite wonders: Why the health-conscious are opting for mini dessertsThey give you a variety to choose from and yet limit calorie intake & ultimately reduce wastage.
Cool IISc shows why green cover mattersThe year 1988 marked a quiet start of an environmental experiment at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the results of which provide a...
Hennur mini forest an oasis in urban jungle but who will pay for its Upkeep?The Forest Department, whose efforts turned a wasteland on a dry lakebed into a serene mini forest, is weighing various options to generate...
Deer Park to be set up near Bhanjanagar: Odisha forest ministerThe state government would seek permission of the Central Zoo Authority of India for establishment of the park.
This monsoon, Delhi to get 2.2 lakh plantsThe forest department is planning to make the most of the monsoons — it is gearing up to plant 2,20,000 saplings in different parts of the ...
Berhampur University to hand over deer park to forest deptIn view of financial burden, Berhampur University in Odisha's Ganjam district has decided to handover the management of its deer park to th...
- Bondla zoo under evaluation by central authority
The central zoo authority is carrying out an evaluation of the Bondla zoo to renew the recognition granted to the small zoo for a further p...
- Forest department to check hunting on Bishu Parva
The forest department is taking additional measures to forbid hunting in the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary during Bishu Parva, a tribal festival...
Deserted elephant calves being sent to JaldaparaTwo elephant calves who were deserted by their herd near Jhargram in West Bengal two months ago were on their way on Sunday to Jaldapara Wi...
Explore long-term deals: Supreme Court to National Mineral Development CorporationState-owned National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) was the only entity allowed to auction existing iron ore supplies in Karnataka.
Review projects in forests: Karnataka Elephant Task ForceA task force set up by the Karnataka high court has recommended for a time-bound review of clearances granted or pending for various projec...
- When ‘clean’ projects take a toll on environment
Who wouldn’t want to replace polluting energy with clean, renewable energy? Surprisingly, some wouldn’t. Because, sometimes they end up pay...
- Orissa's green scanner now hits Jindal Steel project
Environment Ministry has issued notice for beginning work without forest clearance.