Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira writes to Punjab Governor, expressing grave concerns over AAP government's amendments to Punjab Land Preservation Act, warning of irreversible environmental damage.
Fifty years after her passing, Agatha Christie's detective novels and characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot continue to dominate bookstores and streaming platforms worldwide.
Fifty years after her death, Agatha Christie continues to dominate the crime fiction genre with her timeless mysteries and iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Naganthaangal lake's ecological restoration by Tata Communications has boosted groundwater levels, improved water quality, and attracted birds, transforming Upparapalayam village near Tirumullaivoyal.
Amitav Ghosh's new novel Ghost-Eye continues his climate-focused Sundarbans saga, blending supernatural elements with urgent ecological themes. Discover the story here.
A 6-month survey at Anna University, Chennai, recorded 72 species of butterflies and moths, highlighting their role as crucial ecological indicators in the urban landscape. Discover the findings.
Hindi literature mourns the loss of Gyanranjan, a realist fiction pioneer who gave voice to small-town angst. Remembering his iconic stories and the 'Pahal' journal legacy. Read more.
The New India Foundation invites submissions for the 9th Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize. Submit your non-fiction work on modern India by August 31, 2024. Apply now!
Remembering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose life's work championed balancing development with protecting India's forests and empowering local communities. His prescient warnings remain vital today.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's science-based approach reshaped India's environmental conversation. His legacy lives on in Kerala's consciousness. Explore his profound influence.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who shaped India's Forest Rights Act and authored the pivotal Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His legacy redefined conservation debates.
Explore the incredible life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. From his medical career to spiritualism, discover the polymath behind the world's greatest detective. Read more!
Prominent Goans in Panaji adopted a 10-point 'People's Charter' demanding strict adherence to Regional Plan 2021, repeal of TCP Act amendments, and a halt to hill cutting to prevent ecological degradation.
Hundreds of Goans gathered in Panaji for a non-partisan people's movement led by ex-judge Ferdino Rebello. Demands include halting hill-cutting, amending land laws, and a sustainable tourism policy. Join the call for systemic reform.
Amitav Ghosh launched his new novel 'Ghost Eye' in Delhi, discussing its themes of reincarnation, food memories, and ecological skepticism. Read the full conversation.
Discover how John Dickson Carr's 1935 'locked room lecture' from The Hollow Man continues to influence modern whodunits, including Rian Johnson's Knives Out series and the new film Wake Up Dead Man. Explore the legacy of impossible crime fiction.
As Uttarakhand marks 25 years, FRI Director Renu Singh details its crucial work in scientific forestry, river rejuvenation, and fighting forest fires. Discover how research is shaping a sustainable future.
The Supreme Court's expert committee for the Aravallis underscores the crisis facing India's ancient mountains. Experts demand zoning for conservation, stronger regulation, and public awareness to save ecologically sensitive areas from unchecked infrastru
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Krupa Ge's novel 'Burns Boy' delves into a family's invisible wounds in 1990s Chennai. Explore how guilt, love, and patriarchy shape recovery. Read the full analysis.
Sadashiva Hydra's environmental crusade in Honna Kiranagi has turned a desolate landscape into a thriving ecosystem, generating sustainable employment for over 1,000 MGNREGA workers. Discover this inspiring story of ecological restoration.
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The Supreme Court has called for a fresh expert report to define the Aravalli Hills, a critical ecological zone. This move aims to resolve long-standing ambiguities and strengthen conservation efforts in the region. Read more.
Author Anuradha Roy discusses her new non-fiction collection 'Called by the Hills', detailing the alarming signs of climate change in the Kumaon Himalayas and critiquing the greed driving environmental destruction.
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Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
The ongoing encroachment on the Aravalli hills highlights a critical conflict between unchecked urban progress and ecological survival. Read the analysis by Jagdish Rattanani.
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The Supreme Court has suspended its earlier order accepting the Centre's '100-metre' definition for Aravalli hills, averting a major ecological risk. A new committee will re-examine the issue. Read the full story.