'Something historic is happening'

'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.' IMAGE: Actor Sushant Singh joins Rahul Gandhi on the Bharat Jodo yatra.......

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

A confluence of cyclonic storms forming in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea is among the biggest reasons behind heavy rains in different parts of the country over the past few days that have......

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision. IMAGE: The......

22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

Twenty-two of the world's 30 most polluted cities are in India, with Delhi being ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, a new report said on Tuesday. Photograph: ANI Photo The report......

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

GM is already in our food chain for years. The approval for indigenous GM mustard should put fake fear-mongering to rest, says Shekhar Gupta.   If you want to see how some of the issues most......

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Around 7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought, says Greenpeace report.     The water scarcity crippling large parts of India has already cost coal......

A look into India's e-waste problem

  The new rules will hopefully do better By notifying fresh rules to govern the handling of electronic waste or e-waste (the earlier rules issued five years ago were quite inadequate), the......

India overtakes China's air pollution levels: Greenpeace

  India’s National Air Quality Index network, with 39 operating stations, compares poorly with the 1,500 stations in China. Indian citizens had a higher exposure to average......

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

India stumped in efforts to clear toxic smog as cricketers throw up IMAGE: Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal wears the anti-pollution mask. Photograph: BCCI India's state-run NTPC is launching......

Air quality 'poor' on eve of mega FIFA event

IMAGE: Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi. Photograph: Indian football team/Twitter A day before the U-17 FIFA world cup kicks off in Delhi, environment NGO Greenpeace said today the level of......