Folk tale from Tripura: A man turns into a gibbon after plucking the mythical Kherengbar flower
An excerpt from ‘Voices in the Wind: Folktales, Folklore and Spirit Stories from the Himalaya’,...
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From Araku’s coffee farmers, a model to tackle climate change
Many cultivators in the Andhra Pradesh region rely on a natural farming practices. ...
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In a new book, an evolutionary biologist explains why blue didn’t ‘exist’ a few centuries ago
An excerpt from ‘Extraordinary: Stories of Science from Everyday Life’, by Aparna Agarwal.(Blue)...
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In the Himalayas, hardy buckwheat is a reliable alternative to failing crops
The crop is suited to poor soils, high altitudes, and short growing seasons. Its flowers also...
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Great Nicobar project could wipe out species newly discovered on the island, experts fear
New insects, birds and reptiles continue to be found on the island, some found nowhere else. The...
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Beyond the hype, millet cultivation is a challenge
Harvesting difficulties, labour and even climate effects alongside inadequate institutional...
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Air quality: India sets own standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says Centre
The global ranking of cities for air pollution levels ‘is not being conducted by official...
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India’s youth suicide epidemic reflects a crisis of silence, fear and a lack of support systems
Suicide is the leading cause of death among youth aged 15-29 in India. But prevention systems are...
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For children: In the Himalayas, Quillo, a baby hedgehog and Loni, a vegan wolf, go looking for a yak
An excerpt from ‘The Dandelions Have It’, by Sohini Sen. A collage from the book. “What...
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Plant-based diet with less meat will be good for humans and the world, says Lancet Commission
Focusing on sustainability while reducing food waste and improving production will help feed the...
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The milk industry produces tonnes of wastewater. Plant-based coagulants can help clean up
Papaya seeds, lemon peels and powdered drumstick were the alternatives put to the test.(MILK)...
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Is population decline good for nature? Japan shows that may not be the case
Research shows that biodiversity recovery needs to be actively managed, especially in depopulating...
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How coffee agrofarms can support forest conservation
Since the crop relies on shade, seeds otherwise cleared during canopy pruning can be ‘rescued’ for...
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Disposal is a challenge as coconut husks pile up across Indian cities amid high summer demand
Tender coconut husk is biodegradable and has extensive uses. But it takes a long time to degrade...
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Folk tale from the Nicobar Islands: Greedy humans take advantage of a kind mahogany tree
An excerpt from ‘Once Upon a Beginning: Incredible Origin Stories from India’, by Nalini...
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Photo essay: Nine ways of seeing deserts as landscapes of richness – not symbols of failure
The urge to ‘fix’ the desert reflects a false understanding about India’s drylands. To many...
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India has developed two genome-edited rice varieties – but some experts are concerned
DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1 are aimed at enhancing yield and withstanding climate...
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From the memoir: The story of climate scientist Jagadish Shukla, who modernised monsoon prediction
An excerpt from ‘A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory’. In the remote village...
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World Oceans Day: From Kerala’s ravaged coast, a warning about the price of reckless development
As polluters sponsor environmental campaigns, fishing has been halted due to contamination,...
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White roofs can cool down homes – but scaling up this simple solution is a challenge
It helps reflect between 30% and 70% of sunlight, and cools houses. So why can’t everyone do it?...
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