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How Tamil Nadu’s Irula Tribe Built a Sustainable Business from Snake Venom
In the dense forests of Tamil Nadu, a remarkable community has turned an age-old tradition into a life-saving industry. The Irula tribe, one of...
A Walk Among the Mangroves: Mumbai’s Newest Eco-Attraction Opens Soon
Mumbai is set to welcome a green oasis amidst its urban sprawl—the Gorai Mangrove Park, scheduled to open on May 1, 2025. This long-awaited...
30th Session of the International Seabed Authority: A Turning Point for Deep-Sea Mining
The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) commenced on March 17, 2025, in Jamaica, bringing together nearly 170 member states and the...
Heatwave Preparedness in Indian Cities
With rising global temperatures, heatwaves have become an increasing threat to urban populations in India. However, recent studies indicate that major Indian cities lack...
Rare Caracal Sighting in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve
In a remarkable discovery, Rajasthan’s Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma recently announced the first-ever photographic record of a caracal in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. This...
Kanger Valley National Park: A Hidden Gem on UNESCO’s Tentative List
Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP), a jewel of Chhattisgarh, has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the ‘Natural’...
Haryana Teacher Runs Multi-Lakh Mushroom Business While Empowering Rural Women
In 2020, assistant professor Sonia Dahiya embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that would transform lives in her community. Combining her expertise in biotechnology with...
Euro and Dollar Exchange Rate
On November 5, 2024, the euro was valued at 1.0933 US dollars. However, following the election of Donald Trump, the euro experienced a decline,...
What is White Hydrogen?
France has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of clean energy with the identification of a vast reserve of natural hydrogen in Folschviller,...
This Delhi Entrepreneur Has Prevented 200 Tonnes of Plastic Waste from Polluting the City
What happens to all the plastic waste we throw away? For most of it, the answer is alarming—it ends up in landfills, rivers, or...
Ancient Indian Instruments That Once Ruled Music—Now Almost Forgotten
Long before sitars and tablas dominated the stage, India resonated with the haunting melodies of the Ravanahatha and the deep tones of the Surbahar....
Ever Seen This Mini Watermelon? The ‘Desert Cucumber’ Rajasthan Swears By!
Meet kachri, Rajasthan’s wild mini watermelon—tiny in size, mighty in flavour, and a secret ingredient in the desert’s most iconic dishes. This little-known fruit,...
Meet the Women Using Their Cameras to Protect India’s Wildlife
Deep in the Himalayas, filmmaker Neha Dixit set out to track a 'ghost' — the elusive musk deer. She is one of several women...
This Ex-IRS Officer’s Water Solution Transformed 204 Drought-Hit Maharashtra Villages
In Maharashtra’s parched landscapes, former IRS officer Ujjwa Kumar Chavan initiated a transformative water conservation project. Driven by a deep commitment to his homeland,...
The connection between Sheetla Ashtami and ‘Chickenpox’ in India
Every culture holds its own beliefs about disease, often passing them down through generations until they become ingrained in the people's system. India, with...