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The upcoming United Nations Conference of Parties (COP28), scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, will showcase the environmental strides made by Tamil Nadu, with three pioneering projects chosen by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for global discussion. The recognition of these initiatives underscores the state's...

As the global community prepares for the upcoming UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, the stakes are higher than ever. Against the backdrop of a year marred by unprecedented climate events, leaders from around the world are set to convene to reevaluate their commitments to reducing carbon...

Protesting villagers of UltraTech Cement’s adopted village at Awarpur in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra have finally ended their hunger strike and protests after the company agreed to look into their demands. UltraTech Cement Limited is the cement flagship company of the prestigious Aditya Birla Group. Alleging irregularities in CSR practices of Aditya Birla Group's UltraTech...

Vadodara – aka Baroda – in the State of Gujarat is famous for its art and culture. In fact, it is often referred to as Sanskari Nagari (city of culture) and Kala Nagari (city of art). Vadodara is the Power Equipment Manufacturing Hub of India because Vadodara district accounts for over 35% of India's...

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Climate Change, an international team of researchers, spearheaded by the University of Vienna, is delving into an overlooked aspect of climate change—the potential impact on the human brain. Collaborators from prestigious institutions worldwide, including Geneva, New York, Chicago, Washington, Stanford, Exeter in the United Kingdom, and the...

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan launched 37 PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalayas and 26 PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Odisha in the presence of dignitaries, officials, academicians and students. At the inauguration, the minister said these schools will work in full spirit of the National Education Policy 2020 and...

In a landmark initiative aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in green advertising, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced a set of guidelines to combat the pervasive issue of greenwashing. These comprehensive guidelines, currently open for public consultation until December 31, are designed to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of environmental...

In a major development, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has unveiled its interim report titled "Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis." Timed just ahead of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC3) set for November 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, this report follows discussions from the recent...

Did you receive any phone call from TRAI lately? Beware as you may be a target of scamsters! The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a warning for users to save them from falling prey to fraudulent phone calls from imposters pretending to represent TRAI and threatening to disconnect their phone numbers. The...

In a recent Bain & Company survey, a resounding 60% of businesses find themselves grappling with formidable challenges on the path to achieving their sustainability goals. This disconcerting revelation not only casts shadows on the corporate world's dedication to environmental stewardship but also serves as a clarion call for an immediate and comprehensive reevaluation...

Women’s participation in the workforce has been steadily increasing each year because of continuous efforts by the governments, non-profits as well as the global organisations. However, the representation of women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields is surprisingly less. According to UNESCO, less than 30 per cent of researchers across the world...

In the wake of the joyous celebrations of Diwali and the ushering in of Nutan Varsh, several traditions and festivities continue to mark the days that follow. The day after Diwali is a multifaceted celebration known as Annakut, Padwa, Goverdhan Puja, Bali Pratipada, Bali Padyami, and Kartik Shukla Pratipada, among many more names. Amidst...