FAO launches Open Foris software to monitor forests
The open source, free-to-use software was successfully used in pilot projects in 10 countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America; it can change …
‘Language is the only tool for expressing identity and culture’
Aparna Pallavi talks to Shubhranshu Choudhari and Motiravan Kangali on the significance of standardisation of Gondi language. Excerpts:
First case of Ebola diagnosed in US, death toll nears 3,000
In August, two American health workers were successfully treated in Atlanta after having contracted the disease in Liberia
Asia to drive global infrastructure spending, says PWC study
The shift will boost urbanisation in emerging economies. Can they cope with the pressure?
Rain stays away from much of India, revival expected in July
Rainfall was 40 per cent below normal in June and may continue to be below normal over western parts of the country
'560 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra after hailstorms'
State minister says relief will be provided to even those farmers who have not taken loans though their applications were rejected
Bihar bans over-the-counter sale of Oxytocin
Consumption of milk or food laced with Oxytocin can reduce heart rate, damage brain and cause seizures in foetus in humans
Access to safe water, sanitation has improved, says WHO-UNICEF report
Some 2.5 billion people still use unimproved sanitation facilities; can the world achieve MDG target by 2015?
NGT seeks action plan to ensure zero discharge from Jodhpur industries
National Green Tribunal has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on each industry operating without consent of the state pollution control board
Telangana Bill: MPs disrupt Parliament proceedings, 17 suspended
One MP took out a knife in the Lok Sabha and another used pepper spray, say media reports
Gender equality: India ranked 101 among 136 countries
Country rated lower still at 135 when it comes to ensuring health and survival of its women
Five stories you may like to read on Himalaya
The states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are not new to floods and landslides. There has been continuing concern over protecting the …
Survivors walk up to 90 km to reach safety
5,000-7,000 elderly and disabled still stranded in Pandukeshwar near Badrinath, reports Soma Basu from Rudraprayag
Where all did extreme events cause disasters last decade
Over 95 per cent deaths from natural disasters occurred in developing countries between 1970 and 2008. Middle-income countries have borne the …
This once-stable Antarctic region has suddenly started melting
The fact that so many glaciers in such a large region suddenly started to lose ice came as a surprise
Growth of renewable energy in India
Renewable energy has arrived. In matter of a decade, it has grown from a fringe player to a mainstream actor in the energy sector
Mapping Food
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Maldharis demand FRA titles over grasslands
Gujarat forest department's working plan denies pastoral community their customary grazing rights over Banni
Occupy Wall Street goes viral
Will the movement that claims to represent 99 per cent Americans help check the greed of the one per cent super-rich?
Mendha Lekha gets record bamboo rate
Earns 2.5 times more than what the highest rate received by the forest department last year
Monsanto wins against Indiana farmer
US Supreme Court says that planting and harvesting Monsanto’s patented seeds amounts to making additional copies of the company's patented …
A look back at monsoon 2012
Met officials claim accurate predictions of monsoon dates for eight years. Will they be able to do so this time?
Bomb kills 4 protesters at POSCO steel project site
Crude bomb was allegedly hurled by hired local goons at a group gathered in the backyard of a house to discuss land acquisition
Human and pig genes match
Two genomic studies claim to provide crucial data for improving pig stock and biomedical research
Union Cabinet approves amendments in Wildlife (Protection) Act
Makes consultation with gram sabhas mandatory for notifying wildlife sanctuaries and national parks