Bengaluru Ganesha idol trade caught between eco-friendly push and PoP demand
Bengaluru's Ganesha idol makers face a dilemma as eco-friendly campaigns clash with customer demand for PoP idols, while authorities crack down on violators.
Environment & Ecology
Mayiladuthurai artisans craft eco-friendly Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayagar Chaturthi
Artisans in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai district are finalizing eco-friendly Ganesha idols made from clay and paper pulp for Vinayagar Chaturthi, following government guidelines.
Tinai: An Ancient Tamil Blueprint for Living With Nature
Prof Nirmal Selvamony's book 'Tinai Philosophy' presents the ancient Tamil lifeway as a model for sustainable coexistence in the Anthropocene.
Climate Scientist Krishna AchutaRao, IIT Delhi Professor, Dies at 62
IIT Delhi professor Krishna AchutaRao, a leading climate attribution scientist, died Friday at 62 after a prolonged illness.
Bittu Tabahi counters Dhruv Rathee: River cleanup isn't about credit, it's civic duty
Bittu Tabahi responds to Dhruv Rathee's criticism of his CM meeting, stressing civic sense over credit.
Meghalaya Coal Truck Overturn Revives Illegal Mining Concerns
A truck accident near Shillong has prompted a judicial committee to investigate the origin of its coal cargo amid ongoing illegal mining concerns.
Tirupattur villagers protest proposed stone quarry along TN-AP border
Villagers in Tirupattur district protest a proposed stone quarry, citing risks to groundwater, farmland, and local infrastructure.
Wildfire Erupts on Mount Kilimanjaro, Emergency Teams Deployed
A wildfire broke out on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, prompting a major response from park and forest agencies.
China Confirms Brahmaputra Mega Dam in Renewable Energy Blueprint
China has included its massive Brahmaputra dam in the 15th Five-Year Plan, sparking downstream safety concerns in India.
Three Hyderabad lake restoration projects near completion, one set for CM launch
HYDRAA's restoration of three Hyderabad lakes is nearly done. Sunnam Cheruvu awaits CM's inauguration; Nalla Cheruvu and Thammidikunta are progressing.
Tens of Thousands in Croatia Protest Over Toxic Waste Dump
Croatians protest in Zagreb, demanding cleanup of 37,000 tonnes of toxic waste in Gospic, fearing health and environmental risks.
Munnar forest officials book youths for uprooting Neelakurinji flowers
Forest department registers cases against two youths for uprooting Neelakurinji plants in Munnar; plant is protected under law.
Mysuru festival showcases over 200 indigenous greens, traditional knowledge
The Desi Soppu Mela in Mysuru displays 200+ indigenous greens, highlighting their nutritional value and the need to preserve traditional knowledge.
Karnataka HC asks advocate to plant 1,000 fruit trees to avoid criminal case
Karnataka HC directs an advocate to plant 1,000 fruit-bearing saplings as an alternative to criminal proceedings for misbehaving before a sessions court judge.
TNPCB issues eco-friendly guidelines for Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations
TNPCB urges eco-friendly Vinayagar Chathurthi: natural clay idols only, no PoP/plastic, immersion at notified spots.
Liberia Chimps Get Health Checks After Decades of Vaccine Research
Chimpanzees used in hepatitis B experiments receive health checks at a Liberian sanctuary, aiming to give them a dignified life.
No Dilution of Evidence in KPSC Probe, Says Karnataka Home Minister
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge says evidence in the KPSC recruitment irregularities probe will not be diluted, irrespective of the accused's position or affiliation.
Panama Canal Slashes Daily Ship Passages as El Nino Drought Bites
The Panama Canal is cutting daily ship transits due to a severe El Nino-driven drought, impacting global shipping routes.
Munnar plantation worker flees for life as wild elephants charge near quarters
A plantation worker in Munnar narrowly escaped injury when two wild elephants charged at him outside his quarters; forest officials chased the herd away.
Kajalheri sanctuary turns deadly as turtles flee poisoned waters
Turtles at Kajalheri sanctuary are abandoning waters reported to be poisoned, threatening a species with the highest legal protection.