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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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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‘Extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests’: US government report flags human rights abuses in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces