Bark and bite
A whopping 25,000 people formed a human chain in Kerala's Jeerakappara forest to rally against the wanton destruction wrought by encroachers
Tribal rights to the fore
The veryfirst scheme to recognise the intellectual property rights of the Kani tribals in Kerala, ran into rough weather, only to bounce back …
Pilgrimage or carnage
Two crore pilgrims visit the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala annually, and the environment pays dearly for it
Oily hopes
Red palm oil could be a potent source of beta-carotenes which help in combating vitamin A deficiency
Poisonous deeds
Using copper sulphate crystals to catch fish in the waters of Kerala result in their greater mortality
Against the wall
Even as experts argue that seawalls are not an answer to coastal erosion, the Kerala government is planning another project
Emerging alternatives
A novel project in Kerala tries to introduce a sanitation technology that promises a cleaner and healthier environment
At last in wonderland
Kerala's decentralisation programme is an example of the difference a strong civil society can make
2004 diary: Kriti
Wars, communal carnages, human rights violations galore, the untrammeled march of global capitalism: 2003 was a bleak year for all yearning for a …
Chasing monsoon 2023: India may see normal July rainfall, says analysis
An analysis of forecast data based on three climate models suggests the country will have a normal monsoon in July — 3 millimetres above …
Sounds of silence: a forest that survived 'development'
A trip to the Silent Valley National Park is a valuable lesson in the history of environmental movements and biodiversity conservation
Of 630 wildlife offences, 20 saw convictions in Kerala since 2000: CAG
The auditors say insufficient evidences and procedural lapses were the major reasons behind the 22 per cent conviction rate
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: The fight to make Kerala antibiotic literate is on
Kerala was on track to achieve the short-term and long-term targets envisaged under the KARSAP plan to make Kerala antibiotic literate. With COVID-…
Peafowl population is growing in Kerala. But are they threatening humans?
The human population is also on the rise. Does it pose a threat to the Earth’s environment and other species?
Kerala rains: 24 landslides in 24 hours, 22 killed, 22,165 moved
A landslide in Kavalappara village in Malappuram district has 30 houses buried under it
After floods, rats plague the people of Kerala
An epidemic of ‘rat fever’ or leptospirosis has struck the state, claiming 9 lives
Kerala shows the risk of severe floods is still evolving
The crisis is a timely reminder that climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of severe flooding across the world
Antibiotic resistant genes found in Kerala mangrove ecosystem
Indian researchers have shown that antibiotic resistant genes are present in micro-organisms of mangrove regions in Kerala
Kerala beaches kayo the heart
Researchers believe that the minerals present in the sand on the Kerala coast are responsible for a rare heart disease
Deep rumblings
Increase in incidence of earthquakes in Kerala, otherwise a seismically stable zone, is due to high sea pressure and changing land- use patterns
Making power
Villagers in Pathanpara, Kerala, are no longer dependent on the state electricity board. Today, they have their own power generation system
Jazeera’s sit-in protest against coastal sand mining enters third month
Mother of three has been sitting outside Kerala’s state secretariat since August 2; her children attend school from protest site and sleep …
Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites
The penalty is levied per the ‘polluter pays principle’, the tribunal noted
Full reservoirs as monsoon sets in: Why India should watch out for floods
Current live storage available in 123 reservoirs was 170 per cent of the same corresponding period of last year. This does not bode well for …
Why has Nipah Virus resurfaced in Kerala?
The Nipah strain this time around is the Bangladesh variant which spreads wly, but, however, has a high mortality rate
