The World Migration Report 2024, released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) underscores that while migration remains an integral part of the solution for many economies, societies,...
The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department recently declared a prohibition on 23 dog breeds deemed ‘ferocious’, including well-known types like the Rottweiler, Pitbull Terrier and Tosa Inu. This...
In response to the rising health issues related to poor dietary habits in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) unveiled a comprehensive set of dietary recommendations...
In 2023, the Supreme Court insisted on introducing disincentives for stubble burning, majorly affecting the perennial problem of air pollution. Reacting to this, the Central Government has directed...
Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications has drawn attention to the significant environmental costs associated with our digital activities, including using social media, streaming videos, and...
The government has proposed the establishment of a dedicated research and development (R&D) unit under the newly envisaged India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC). This initiative aims to enhance...
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring new technologies aimed at creating pothole-free highways. This includes innovative development towards self-healing roads, encapsulating technologies that allow the...
India’s election season has reignited debates surrounding reservation based on religion. Questions are being asked about the compatibility of religion-based reservations with the secular principles enshrined in the...
The World Bank’s recent report, “Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System”, has emphasized on significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)...
India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung Stream of Brahmaputra River drainage system. It has...
