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South Asia’s Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation could be over 8,000 years old, more ancient than Mesopotamia, Egypt or China: Paper
Environment

South Asia’s Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation could be over 8,000 years old, more ancient than Mesopotamia, Egypt or China: Paper

Rajat Ghai
5 min read
Its decline was not abrupt but gradual, caused by shifting crop patterns, say authors
KAVYA MENON
Health

Menstrual health, now a fundamental right: ‘Landmark step to eliminate period poverty’

Kavya Menon
3 min read
The ruling must be operationalised through four interlinked pillars: health, education, environment and gender
Daily heat tracker: New Delhi records 7.2°C jump in daytime temperatures
Climate Change

Daily heat tracker: New Delhi records 7.2°C jump in daytime temperatures

Shagun
1 min read
Shimla sees 3.7°C rise in night-time temperatures
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South Asia’s Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation could be over 8,000 years old, more ancient than Mesopotamia, Egypt or China: Paper
Environment
South Asia’s Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation could be over 8,000 years old, more ancient than Mesopotamia, Egypt or China: Paper
By
Rajat Ghai
5 min read
KAVYA MENON
Health
Menstrual health, now a fundamental right: ‘Landmark step to eliminate period poverty’
By
Kavya Menon
3 min read
Daily heat tracker: New Delhi records 7.2°C jump in daytime temperatures
Climate Change
Daily heat tracker: New Delhi records 7.2°C jump in daytime temperatures
By
Shagun
1 min read
Rising urban heat could cut India’s GDP by 2.5%, Banks and industry warn ahead of Mumbai Climate Week 2026
Climate Change
Rising urban heat could cut India’s GDP by 2.5%, Banks and industry warn ahead of Mumbai Climate Week 2026
By
Shagun
3 min read
Union Budget 2026-27: A wish list?
Economy
Union Budget 2026-27: A wish list?
By
Kiran Pandey
2 min read
Parts of Antarctic ice sheet have different tippng points, some may have already been crossed
Climate Change
Parts of Antarctic ice sheet have different tipping points, some may have already been crossed
By
Akshit Sangomla
3 min read
Africa off track to end child marriage by 2030, African Union report warns
Africa
Africa off track to end child marriage by 2030, African Union report warns
By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Researchers improve method to generate clean energy from human urine
Energy
Researchers improve method to generate clean energy from human urine
By
Puja Das
2 min read
Concerned about rising temperatures, farmers convened a meeting in Sri Ganganagar.
Agriculture
Rajasthan farmers fear wheat losses as February temperatures surge 5-6°C above normal
By
Amarpal Singh Verma
3 min read
‘No good ground to interfere’: NGT approves Andaman-Nicobar port project, dismisses all petitions
Forests
‘No good ground to interfere’: NGT approves Andaman-Nicobar port project, dismisses all petitions
By
Vivek Mishra
3 min read
Feb feels like summer: Winter vanishes as temperatures soar across Indian cities
Climate Change
Summer from February? First 15 days see temperatures soaring across India
By
Shagun
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 13, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 13, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
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