Dragon fruit: Is it the next big thing in Indian horticulture
The dragon fruit, which is indigenous to the Americas, can grow in arid and semi-arid regions with very low input cost
How Maharashtra’s tomato belt can tackle its viral menace
A plethora of viruses as well as insect vectors and pests pose an emerging threat to the tomato belt of Maharashtra; it is a wake-up call to …
'Animals and humans have shared spaces in India long before 1972'
In the aftermath of a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Junnar, where 5 leopard cubs were burnt to death unknowingly by a farmer in whose field …
Death by pesticides: farmers continue to die as India flouts global norms
The pesticides that have killed 272 farmers in Maharashtra in the last four years are banned in most countries
We will protest against mining through gram sabhas: Lalasu Nogoti
Lalasu Nogoti is a lawyer and human rights activist from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. He was recently elected as a zila parishad member from Arevada-…
Maratha silent protests make noise for economic security, social justice
Reservation in government jobs and relief to drought-hit farmers are among the major demands of the Marathas
Flooding of Savitri river leads to Mumbai-Goa highway bridge collapse
The bridge couldn't withstand the high pressure caused by flooding due to incessant rain
Maha-drought no worry for IPL
The inaugural match of the Indian Premier League 2016 will be held as scheduled at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on April 9. Meanwhile, large …
Interest in metals rekindled
Scientists have found a metallic mix that allows superconductivity at higher temperatures than before
The grapes of growth
After setting the trend of grape cultivation in Sangli district, Ganapathyrao Mhetre is all set to introduce organic farming techniques
Dreams from six world's apart
The agonised voice of the Warli and Kokna tribes of Thane (Maharashtra) reach out to say, through Pradip Prabhu...
Solutions forever
Dharamitra, a Wardha-based organisation, has been working on many projects and, with active participation of the local people, is ensuring a …
Peppy periodical: Future Energy
The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency's (meda) publication meda News has now evolved into a full-fledged quarterly magazine christened Future …
Maharashtra rejects more agri insurance claims even as farm suicides double
No data on suicides across India since 2015; number of claim rejections far exceeded number of cases approved in 2016-18
30 years of Latur-Osmanabad Quake: It is time we paid proper attention to rehabilitation as a concept, says Atul Deulgaonkar
Senior journalist has just come out with a book on the botched rehabilitation in the aftermath of the quake
Badlapur gas leak: Locals reported breathlessness, situation under control
The cause of the leakage is believed to be overheating, according to media reports; no casualties reported
Konkan commotion: Allegations of soil testing by authorities at Ratnagiri project site intensify protests
There are ecological concerns as the site’s geography is unique with sand dunes and mangroves which serve as nesting sites for Olive Ridley …
WMO Report: Mumbai among cities facing biggest threat as global sea levels rise
Besides Mumbai, several major, thickly populated cities across the world are also threatened by the sea level rise
Aarey: Metro car shed project supporters, opponents lock horns online; accuse and justify
The new government of Maharashtra had issued directions to move the project to Aarey forest hours after taking oath June 30
COVID-19 virus now spreading to second-tier towns in Maharashtra: Health ministry report
Non-adherence to precautions, mutation, super-spreading events may be driving spurt
Energy in news on April 16
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around energy
Harvest of losses
Will the loan waiver announced by the Maharashtra government help alleviate farmers' plight?
In pursuit of eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi
From cow dung to alum, eco-friendly experiments ruled the art of making idols of Ganesha this year
Rite of passage
At its heart, Killa is essentially a coming-of-age movie shot beautifully
Gandhian scheme provides rural health care
A seWhelp programme provides the poorest villagers in the area surrounding Mahoin Gandhi's Sevagrom ashrom with access to quality medical care.