Explained | Sonam Wangchuk’s climate fast, Ladakh’s fragile ecology and the Sixth Schedule

Explained | Sonam Wangchuk’s climate fast, Ladakh’s fragile ecology and the Sixth Schedule

Social reformist Sonam Wangchuk does yoga during his five-day climate fast to “save Ladakh” in Phyang. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: Ladakhi innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk completed his five-day “climate fast”, in an effort to draw the attention of Indian leaders to the region’s fragile ecology and to secure its protection … Read more

Conservation, then and now: Time to create awareness about protecting and conserving natural resources

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Nature-based solutions have a resoundingly positive impact both for the planet and for local communities in developing countries. (Picture courtesy: IE) It’s not a big secret that the future of our planet desperately needs to be conserved and safeguarded, because of the ongoing climate changes that are already wreaking havoc on our natural environment. Nature … Read more

This debut author brings Kerala’s ancient serpent groves into spotlight

Sudeepa Nair

Sudeepa Nair, in her debut novel, ‘The Serpents of Kanakapuram’ introduces readers to the importance of sustaining protected ecosystems for Nature and in particular, serpents. With the festive season starting in October, mythological fiction and mystery novels are increasingly gaining popularity with Indian readers. For writers, mythological fiction inspires them to retell stories with their … Read more

India, Bangladesh explore new areas of cooperation in advanced tech, AI, ecology & vaccines

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New Delhi: India and Bangladesh have decided to explore new areas of cooperation including latest technologies, disaster management, artificial intelligence, ecology and conservation and greater youth to youth engagement to give further momentum to their burgeoning ties. In keeping with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy Bangladesh will also be accorded priority in the areas of vaccines … Read more