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India has been a favourite destination for migratory birds. However, over the past few years, their numbers have been reducing because of poaching, wetland pollution and habitat loss. Little Rann of Kutch hosts about 300 critically endangered species of migratory birds each year. The desert which houses several rare mammals is suffering from drought for...

According to a report published by Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research in 2012, one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. With increasing population, the demand for food production is rising. In such circumstances, the farmers will need to switch to more clean energy technology for agriculture and food production. Solar energy is...

Proper nutrition plays a key role in disease prevention and treatment. Many patients understand this link and look to physicians for guidance diet and physical activity. Actual physician practice, however, is often inadequate in addressing the nutrition aspects of diseases such as cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Physicians do not feel comfortable, confident, or adequately...

In today’s world where everyone leads a symbiotic life, considering to live off the grid sounds like an impossible faraway dream. However, this dream can be easily real. 50 kilometres away from a bustling city of Bangalore lives the Janardhan family. Once a city-dwelling couple moved to the suburbs 6 years ago in a farmhouse...

According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the amount of solar energy that falls on the surface of the earth in one day is more than what 6.1 billion people can use in 27 years. This shows that solar energy can prove to be the most efficient way of environment conservation. Recognising the potential...

New Year's day is a day for new beginnings and resolutions. It has been said that if you start your year right, you will be able to end it right too. And while this may be a myth, there is no harm in using this energy to give a direction to the new year. This...

Last day of the year is often used to reflect on how the year has passed and evaluate the events to draw learnings out of them. 2018 was an eventful year for India in terms of development, business and CSR. Before welcoming the new year, we want to ensure that we leave these five...

India Inc. showed a rise of 47 per cent in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spendings in 2017-18 compared to 2014-15, according to the KPMG India CSR Reporting Survey 2018. However, according to the survey, the CSR expenditure by Indian companies on war veterans this year accounted to only 7 crores, significantly less compared to...

The eco-system of our beloved planet consists of interdependent flora and fauna which constitute a complex web of life. This biodiversity is vital to the existence of earth. Thus, extinction of a single species may affect the whole biological system pertaining to life and living things. Unfortunately, the improper interference of human beings is...

15 Indian miners went down in an illegal coal mine in the Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya on 13 Dec. There is no news of their return even after two weeks since they left. Apparently, the men have stuck in the 370 feet deep mine since it got flooded. The incident has not happened for...

Farming is one of the most important yet most distressed vocations. Farmers are burdened with a huge responsibility to feed the world’s population, which is constantly rising. And to fulfil this, they often play with their lives on the fields. Contrary to the perception, farming is one of the most dangerous activity. A farmer is...

According to Reuters, social media will play a major role in 2019 elections in India. The role of social media including Twitter, Whatsapp and Facebook was noteworthy in the 2014 general elections. With the Congress party all geared up with new energy and social media strategy, these platforms will see even more action this...