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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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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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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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, Doha Diamond League live: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena in action
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot