Environmental Initiatives
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Bangladesh steps up use of recycled material in ready-made garments industry
Although both the recycling of fabric and the use of locally recycled fabrics is still low, the ratio is rising gradually.
Abu Siddique
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
The Quran highlights ideas like conservation, reverence for living creatures and the diversity of living things as a reminder of God’s creation.
Noorzehra Zaidi, The Conversation
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COP15: Countries seal deal to protect 30% of land and marine areas by 2030
Despite an objection from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chinese presidency declared the agreement approved.
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Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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In Bangladesh, women from coastal communities are planting mangroves to save the Sundarbans
As climate change makes storms more powerful and pushes saltwater further inland, the role of the mangrove forest as a storm shield has become more crucial.
Inzamamul Haque
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For 18 years, a teacher has been leading afforestation efforts in Thar desert
Desertification, groundwater salinity and soil nutrient loss are common ecological risks in the region.
Nandini Jhalani
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Karnataka HC dismisses plea challenging Cauvery Calling project by Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation
The petition sought directions to restrain Isha Foundation from collecting funds from the public for the project.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Meet the young engineer who gave up his plush job to revive wetlands in Greater Noida
Ramveer Tanwar’s work is an important step towards ensuring water security in a region where urbanisation has run rampant.
Shweta Thakur Nanda
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In Jammu and Kashmir, citizens are getting together to protect disappearing wetlands
From Dal lake to Kausar Nag, groups of citizens are coming together to clean water bodies.
Catherine Gilon
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In Karnataka, a shepherd has spent all his money to dig ponds for birds and wild animals
Kalmane Kaamegowda shot to national fame when the prime minister mentioned his work in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat.
Arathi Menon
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Environmental degradation should not be linked to peace and security, argues India at the UN
India said that in many cases, perpetrators of environmental degradation can be outside national boundaries, while people suffer inside.
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‘Under what authority are you collecting money?’: Karnataka HC raps Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation
The High Court asked the organisation to disclose how much money it has collected for its Cauvery Calling campaign.
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Leonardo DiCaprio should withdraw support to Jaggi Vasudev’s Cauvery campaign, says NGOs’ collective
The Coalition for Environmental Justice in India wrote to the actor, raising doubts about Isha Foundation’s credibility in protecting human rights.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing