What is carbon farming?
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What is carbon farming?

Carbon farming emerges as a viable solution that not only mitigates climate change but also enhances resilience in the agricultural sector.

Indian spices
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Why are Indian spices facing the heat?

The recent controversy surrounding the alleged contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian brands MDH and Everest has raised concerns about food safety and regulatory compliance.

Analysing labour on a warming planet
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Analysing labour on a warming planet

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its latest report, ‘Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate’, highlighting the urgent need to climate-proof labor

Poultry
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The poultry industry needs urgent reforms

India’s environmental laws and regulations must reflect what the public health crisis is showing us: that animal welfare is closely interlinked with public health, ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation.

The significance of carrier aviation
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The significance of carrier aviation

INS Vikrant signifies a significant milestone in India’s war-shipbuilding, boasting advanced features and capabilities

Quantum Technology and World Quantum Day
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Quantum Technology and World Quantum Day

On April 14, the scientific community observed World Quantum Day, an occasion designed to highlight the influence of quantum science in various disciplines.

The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas
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The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas

With Indians playing a significant role in keeping the global shipping industry running, their welfare and safety acquires significance

Empower the guardians of the earth
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Empower the guardians of the earth, do not rob them

A unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the southern Nicobar will deprive the indigenous peoples of their ancestral territories and lifeways

Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
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Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government

Supporting science and scientists is essential in India’s quest to become a major economic powerhouse.

Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers
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Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers

The widespread implementation of agroforestry in India by small-scale farmers is currently hindered by both ecological and socio-economic challenges.

On India’s ‘heat action plans’
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On India’s ‘heat action plans’

With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.

India’s Arctic imperative
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India’s Arctic imperative

In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.