Almost a fifth of India’s consumer goods basket was in deflation zone in January. All were food items The dip in retail inflation to a 19-month low, as reported by the Union government on February 12, 2019, once again underscores the agrarian crisis in the country. The middle class may be worried about rising prices, but …
Low inflation rates and dipping food prices: Where do they leave the farmer Read More »
We have many forms of pollution that plague Humanity and our world. From noise pollution where we can’t escape the sounds of the anthropoceneto water pollution choking up our rivers, lakes and oceans. The list goes on and includes air, soil, light and even radioactive pollution effects from Homo Sapiens. And now we’re potentially looking at an …
Air pollution, the invisible killer of present times, is a major global health risk with a greater impact in low and middle-income countries. India alone has 14 of the 15 most polluted cities in the world. A nationwide comprehensive study to understand the level and impact of air pollution in different states was necessary to ensure proper …
Breathing poison? Air pollution is a leading cause of death in India, reports study Read More »
India is a country of diversity and stark contrasts. While a part of this large nation has touched new heights of innovation, science and technology, another part lives in darkness, quite literally. While there are a number of developmental projects aimed at electrifying India’s hinterlands, a non-governmental organization, Chirag Rural Development Foundation is making a mark …
:Diwali Everyday: This NGO Is Lighting Up India’s Villages With Solar-Powered Lamps Read More »
Scientists thought that species’ diversity had increased over millions of years New research says that the number of species has increased in sporadic bursts Species across ecosystems have now not increased for ‘tens of millions of years’ The findings could shed light on understanding the effects of falling rates of biodiversity seen across the world today …
