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.
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.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams launches initiative to grow Agama-approved tree species for Dwajasthambam flag masts, blending tradition with sustainability. Discover this major step for self-reliance.
The fight for the Aravalli hills highlights India's struggle between environmental survival and development. Expert Shailendra Yashwant warns of the cost of half-measures. Read more.
A recent government nod for an elevation-based definition of the Aravalli range could intensify mining and cause irreversible ecological harm. Experts warn of a looming environmental crisis.
The Supreme Court's new definition of the 2-billion-year-old Aravalli Range could impact legal protections. Discover why this ancient barrier is crucial for North India's ecology and the 'Save Aravalli' protests.
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Despite massive investments, Mumbai's Mithi river remains polluted. Experts argue for localised, ecological solutions alongside large engineering projects to truly revive the river. Read more.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot changes social media DP in symbolic protest against SC's new Aravalli definition. He warns of ecological disaster for North India. Join the movement.
Delhi govt drafts policy to remove invasive Vilayati Kikar from project sites. New SOP aims to balance ecology & development, mandating native tree replanting. Read details.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
Activist Pankaj Kumar warns Delhi LG & CM of long-term damage from excessive defoamer spraying in Yamuna. Govt official confirms halt order issued. Read details.
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino discusses the challenges of alien contact, suggesting extraterrestrial life would need superior intelligence to communicate across cosmic distances. Read his insights.
Discover the science behind crows leaving gifts like pebbles & bottle caps. Learn how their intelligence & memory lead to this unique behaviour. Read more!
A family of monkeys regularly visits a Powai flat, highlighting Mumbai's human-animal conflict. Activists cite shrinking forests and urge government action for wildlife safety. Read more.
An editorial argues that Bengaluru's development must not come at the cost of Jnanabharathi's green cover. Protecting this ecosystem is a critical legacy for the city's future.
Punjab's finance department approves 'The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025'. New law mandates tree officer clearance for felling, requires planting two trees for each one cut. Read details.
Bengaluru's green cover has shockingly shrunk from 68% in 1973 to just 2.96% in 2020. Discover how activists are creating mini forests with native trees to restore the city's ecological balance and reclaim its 'Garden City' title.
Two 22-year-old founders from Michigan turned down a multimillion-dollar deal from Elon Musk's xAI. They are building Sapient Intelligence, a new AI architecture aiming to surpass OpenAI and DeepSeek. Read their ambitious story.
New report warns Karnataka's Banduri canal diversion poses irreversible ecological damage. 2.18 TMC ft water project costs outweigh benefits, threatening forests and state finances.
Devastating forest fires in Bageshwar district have destroyed vast woodlands, forcing wild animals towards human settlements and raising fears of conflict. Authorities struggle to contain the early-season blaze.
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal champions AI as a productivity supplement, not a human replacement. Discover how AI and HI together create an ocean of opportunities.
Mussoorie's historic Landour market sinks nearly a foot, creating dangerous cracks and structural damage. 500 residents at risk as subsidence worsens. Expert teams investigate ecological crisis.
Discover how Fei-Fei Li rose from working in her family's dry-cleaning business to becoming Stanford professor and AI pioneer with World Labs valued over $1 billion. Learn about her groundbreaking ImageNet project and new spatial intelligence technology.
Supreme Court mandates sustainable mining plan for Aravalis, halts new licenses until ecological assessment completes. Protect India's critical mountain range now!
Discover why snakes are crucial for controlling rodents, preventing diseases, and creating life-saving medicines. Learn to appreciate these misunderstood creatures.
When a giant tree collapsed, it awakened old melodies and highlighted India's deforestation crisis. Read this poignant reflection on environmental loss.