In a world racing against time to save its vanishing biodiversity, recently, the delegates from around the world met for the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) in…
In an age where climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly critical, both consumers and companies are more aware than ever of the need for sustainable practices. Terms like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “sustainable” are frequently used to…
Recently, a thick layer of white froth on the surface of the river Yamuna made headlines in the national media, denoting the poor state of our holy river. The death of a river is not only marked by the depletion…
This essay explores why the world’s most prominent ancient societies, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and the Chinese, grew along the river banks. What role does River play in shaping a civilisation? How does it affect the economy, society,…
Recently released, ‘The State of Global Water Resources’ report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that the year 2023 was the driest for global rivers in the past 33 years. This shall not come as a surprise, given…
This year’s October month is about to witness above normal rainfall as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This makes it imperative to analyse that how the monsoon has behaved in last year’s October and how the monsoon patterns are…
Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024 in New Delhi and emphasised that India’s vision is based on Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). He stated, “India has consistently advocated for peaceful…