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Our chances against climate change

Our chances against climate change

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The challenge of climate change puts the onus on us to demand much more than the pusillanimous actions that the world is prepared to give.

LG Sinha Urges Scientists To Translate Immunology Into Public Health Action

LG Sinha Urges Scientists To Translate Immunology Into Public Health Action

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha addressed the 'IMMUNOCON-2026' conference, stressing the importance of translating scientific immunological knowledge into public health action. He urged scientists to focus on precision medicine, immuno-AI fusion, climate immunity, and accelerating translational research to combat infectious diseases and enhance healthcare delivery.

Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change

Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Hours after he was sworn in, US President Joe Biden signed a raft of executive orders to launch his administration on Wednesday, including a decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord.

If not weaponised, everything today is being...: Jaishankar

If not weaponised, everything today is being...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India has demonstrated resilience in the face of recent global shocks, including the conflict in West Asia, while speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur. He emphasised the importance of building national capabilities to de-risk and develop leverage in a changing global order.

The human price of climate change

The human price of climate change

Rediff.com14 May 2018

What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?

Climate change: UN sends out ultimatum

Climate change: UN sends out ultimatum

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The Conference of Parties must come up with a successor to the Kyoto Protocol which expires in 2012.

Report: Climate change can cause conflicts:

Report: Climate change can cause conflicts:

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Climate change can lead to global conflicts as devastating as the past two world wars but lasting for centuries, a report said on Wednesday.

Climate change and commodity derivatives market

Climate change and commodity derivatives market

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The dynamics of commodity risk mitigation assumes new dimensions in the face of growing concerns of climate change.

Where You Can Watch Drishyam 3 On OTT...

Where You Can Watch Drishyam 3 On OTT...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mohanlal, mermaids and made-for-each-other couples on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your OTT options.

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from over 60 international organisations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance, calling the institutions 'redundant' and 'contrary' to America's interests.

Supreme Court: Aravalli Definition Panel Must Consult Experts, Public

Supreme Court: Aravalli Definition Panel Must Consult Experts, Public

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court has emphasised that the expert committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills and ranges must consult domain experts and other stakeholders to ensure public input is heard.

Class 8-12 Students: Apply for vivo Tech Award

Class 8-12 Students: Apply for vivo Tech Award

Rediff.com20 May 2026

vivo India is looking for class 8-12 students from across the country for fully sponsored innovation and product prototyping opportunities at its national tech development platform.

Climate activist Harjeet Singh's NGO calls ED allegations 'baseless'

Climate activist Harjeet Singh's NGO calls ED allegations 'baseless'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Satat Sampada, the organisation of climate activist Harjeet Singh and his wife, said the allegations made by the Enforcement Directorate against the firm and its founder were baseless, biased and misleading.

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

India to submit updated climate goals in December: Yadav

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India will publish its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the 2035 period by December, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, while urging developed nations to achieve net zero targets ahead of their current timelines.

'Won't leave Jantar Mantar until...': Cockroach Party founder

'Won't leave Jantar Mantar until...': Cockroach Party founder

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijit Dipke, is staging a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. Dipke has stated he will not leave until their demands are met and has requested Delhi Police to extend permission for the ongoing demonstration.

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

A report authored by UN's panel of scientists from across the world on climate change and sent to the governments of 197 countries has ominous news on the climate change front.

Climate change needs 'meaningful' talks: India

Climate change needs 'meaningful' talks: India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

India supports "a fresh SAARC position on Climate Change for COP (Conference of Parties) 16 in accordance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Chnage principles and the Bali Action Plan," External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said, addressing the SAARC Council of Ministers.

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Climate change: Obama seeks action soon

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Obama said four years ago, other countries dominated the clean energy market and the jobs that came with it.

LG Sinha Urges Scientific Knowledge Translation For Public Health Action

LG Sinha Urges Scientific Knowledge Translation For Public Health Action

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha emphasised the critical need to translate scientific immunological knowledge into public health action. Speaking at the IMMUNOCON-2026 conference, he highlighted immunology's evolving role in healthcare, stressing continuous innovation and collaboration in areas like immuno-AI fusion, climate immunity, and translational medicine to combat infectious diseases and prepare for future global health threats.

New Research Reveals Humidity's Role In Insect Circadian Rhythms

New Research Reveals Humidity's Role In Insect Circadian Rhythms

Rediff.com1 days ago

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that insects, including fruit flies and mosquitoes, respond predictably to humidity cycles, suggesting humidity acts as a 'zeitgeber' or time giver for their biological clocks. This finding has broad implications for understanding circadian rhythms across animal systems, as insects' survival is closely tied to hydration levels.

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Gates, who is also co-chair in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, further said since the issue of climate change is "complicated", different interventions are required to be taken including developing new variety of seeds and their distribution to farmers.

Verushka Singh, first Indian-origin Mrs South Africa, quits after 4 months

Verushka Singh, first Indian-origin Mrs South Africa, quits after 4 months

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Verushka Singh, the first Indian-origin Mrs South Africa, has resigned from her position after four months, citing personal and family reasons. Her reign was marked by advocacy for environmental sustainability and women's empowerment.

India, China must address climate change: US

India, China must address climate change: US

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The White House Press Secretary said the impacts of climate change on weather are severe.

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

'Hindu Kush Himalaya region is hotspot for climate change'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'Glaciers are melting all across the region.'

'Climate change is used as an excuse for calamities'

'Climate change is used as an excuse for calamities'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'It is high time that we act instead of just talking about how and why the climate is changing.'

US-India bonhomie missing on climate change

US-India bonhomie missing on climate change

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Delhi concedes one climate issue on Obama's agenda

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Unless we act dramatically and quickly, science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy, says Kerry.

India's stand on climate change criticised

India's stand on climate change criticised

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Challenges posed by climate change hit centre stage in 2009 which saw the government doing a flip-flop ahead of the crucial Copenhagen summit even as the Opposition and experts alleged that India succumbed to pressure from rich nations on emission cuts.

Climate change: Let's clear the confusion

Climate change: Let's clear the confusion

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The divergent utterances by environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh and prime minister's special envoy on climate change Shyam Saran have created a good deal of ambiguity within and outside the country over the government's strategy for these talks.

'Climate change bigger threat than terrorism'

'Climate change bigger threat than terrorism'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Describing climate change as one of the most serious security challenges the world is going to face, Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, on Friday called for urgent United Nations reforms and making India and Brazil as permanent members of the Security Council.

Indian expert on new climate change panel

Indian expert on new climate change panel

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The new Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, has been set up by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research's Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security program.

Climate change & farmer suicides are linked

Climate change & farmer suicides are linked

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Anticipating that severe flooding may become more frequent due to global warming, a WHO report said that independent studies in cyclone-affected Orissa and a flooded town in England has shown that post-traumatic stress disorder syndromes of different severity in affected people even after an year.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

Of climate change & constructing winning narrative

Of climate change & constructing winning narrative

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

With less than two months to go for the climate-change summit in Copenhagen, India has resolved to re-brand itself as a deal-maker.

Climate change: The controversy over 'Himalayan blunder'

Climate change: The controversy over 'Himalayan blunder'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

With contentions over important dates like the melting of the Himalayas being disputed, the scientific studies, which contradict each other are losing credibility.

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ian Chappell believes Test cricket is threatened not just by the rising popularity of T20s but also climate change

No 'double track' on Climate Change: UN

No 'double track' on Climate Change: UN

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Underlining that the UN will lead the climate change negotiations, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has rejected the possibility of a "double track" approach being adopted on Climate Change where simultaneous talks between the big economies run in parallel with the United Nations negotiations.

Water to be linked to climate change

Water to be linked to climate change

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Six countries from the Green Group want to link climate change with the issue of availability of water at the ongoing UN summit on climate change in Cancun in Mexico.

Planning A Nose Job? What You Must Know

Planning A Nose Job? What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

From jawline refinement and eyelid surgery to face lifts and hair transplants, cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular among people looking to enhance their appearance.

Obama unveils major climate change plan

Obama unveils major climate change plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

In a statement, Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz said this is the most ambitious initiative any president in history has taken to reduce heat-trapping emissions.