Green Cover
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India’s centuries-long experiment with tree plantations should be a warning to all foresters
Planting trees does not necessarily mean a forest is being restored.
Dhanapal Govindarajulu, The Conversation
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The ‘Miyawaki Method’ has found global fame but its afforestation promises may have limitations
The Japanese technique of dense plantations and native species is aimed at growing quasi-natural forests.
Annelise Giseburt
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Butterfly parks help in increasing awareness – but not in conservation
Butterflies are losing habitat despite the parks set by Indian cities.
Manish Chandra Mishra
Trending
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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By planting trees the Miyawaki way, Mumbai won’t undo the damage of deforestation
The municipal corporation wants to plant 400,000 trees in 65 plots across Mumbai by spending Rs 32 crore.
Hepzi Anthony
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India’s guidelines on wetlands will allow states to decide what counts as prohibited activities
An estimated 4.63% of the country’s geographical area is made up of wetlands.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Amid tree-felling and land acquisition, an NGT order will protect 125 acres of wetlands in Kashmir
The tribunal was hearing a petition on pollution and encroachment across three wetlands.
Athar Parvaiz
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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A school in Bali is inspiring a global renaissance in bamboo architecture
Designed and run by a family of three, the tropical jungle campus of the Green School is redefining sustainable architecture and eco-education.
Davina Jackson, The Conversation
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A family that has planted 6,000 trees in Mumbai wants others to take a leaf out of their book
Beginning in 2000, Vinay Athalye planted 5,500 saplings in Aarey Colony over 15 years. Now his family is continuing his work.
Kartik Chandramouli
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Despite warnings, Indian government wants to take help from private industries in reviving forests
Amid scepticism, the environment ministry assured that the new guidelines will not affect the rights of forest dwellers or tribals.
Mayank Aggarwal
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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In India, can private forests be the answer to deforestation, wildlife loss and pollution?
More trees are always welcome. But are private forests really a win-win situation?
Manu Moudgil
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Proposal to involve private sector in increasing India’s green cover has environmentalists worried
Leasing of wasteland to the corporate sector for re-greening is among the major recommendations of an expert committee formed by the environment ministry.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Earth has more trees now than 35 years ago (but don’t start celebrating just yet)
The world’s tree cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers from 1982 to 2016. But there is a caveat: tree cover is not necessarily forest cover.
Mongabay.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins