Why one cell becomes a nose and another, an eye
All living things begin life as a single cell, and one of the most intriguing puzzles for biologists is to understand how a particular cell knows …
World Elephant Day: It is time to retire Amer Fort’s working elephants
A non-profit, World Animal Protection, has urged the Rajasthan government to retire elephants used to give joyrides to tourists at Amer Fort in Jaipur
Addressing resource efficiency in construction sector: How Jaipur sets an example
Rising population, rapid urbanisation can lead to more than two-fold rise in material consumption by 2030; it is imperative, therefore, to …
Will Jaipur lose its last major patch of green?
Dol Ka Badh, spread over 105 acres of land in Jaipur’s Sanganer tehsil is home to trees, shrubs and various bird species
Number of ‘bad air’ days rising in Rajasthan: CSE analysis
Five cities including Jaipur, Alwar, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Kota need to implement clean air action plans with speed, scale and urgency
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 21, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 25, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal …
World Water Day 2023: Ladana in Rajasthan made conjunctive use of ground, surface sources to solve its scarcity problem
The village dug three wells and constructed an overhead tank that can store both groud and surface water
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 29, 2023)
Why Jaipur’s Hingonia biogas plant has emerged as a model for waste-to-energy facilities
Infrastructure required for setting up biogas plant is available in India; finanacial support & proper waste management can help the industry grow
Change in rainfall patterns is behind regular floods in Rajasthan
Number of ‘heavy rain’ days have gone up in recent years, finds IMD analysis
Where the water is
Engineers in Jaipur are developing a software that would help quench the thirst of parched villages
Between the lines
lpg, touted as the cleanest fuel option, is responsible for the release of high levels of nitrogen oxides and suspended particulate matter
Upturned harvest
On a trip on the outskirts of Jaipur RAVLEEN KAUR finds farmers making money by following an unconventional practice
Green tribunal notice to Delhi Metro Rail on rainwater harvesting
Petition says metro rail corporation can harvest up to 87.3 million litres water annually
Mobile radiation scare in Jaipur
Rajasthan says levels within permissible limit. Critics claim even ‘safe’ levels are harmful
COVID-19 warriors: How a student group helped stranded migrants
A group of 30-odd students in rural Bengal started a forum with a helpline service, provided relief to 5,000 migrants across the country
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (August 24-28, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week
CGHS empanelment of five private hospitals suspended
They had discontinued providing cashless treatment to retired and serving Central government employees
Mansagar's fate hangs in balance
Supreme Court to decide legality of leasing Jaipur lakefront for tourist facilities to generate funds for lake conservation
Airport expands
At Jaipur residents' cost
Wind power
Green settlement
Hazardous care
The power of urine