Team L&M All you bird enthusiasts out there, it is time you packed your bags for the day and headed to Dhanauri Wetland in Greater Noida for the Bird Festival being celebrated to mark the World Wetlands Day tomorrow. Dhanauri in district Gautam Budh Nagar, around 45 km from Noida and 8 km from the […]Read More
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Team L&M With the Festival of Lights just a week away, the scientists at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed less polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20% cheaper than the conventional ones. Named Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) and Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR), these were introduced […]Read More
The first Indian woman to scale Mt Everest Bachendri Pal will lead the month-long rafting expedition of a 40-member team. The expedition will start from Haridwar on October 5, traversing a distance of around 1,500 km encompassing eight major towns including Bijnor, Farrukhabad, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi and Buxar. It will conclude in Patna, Bihar on […]Read More
Alcis Sports: India’s Eco-Friendly T-Shirts Made from PET Bottles
Saurabh Tankha Imagine the PET bottle you took a sip from to gulp down your favourite soft drink coming back to you in a form you can wear. In times when discussions about cutting down plastic to save the environment never seem to stop, one Indian company has innovated by turning PET bottles into high-performance […]Read More
Team L&M Ancient farming practices led to a rise in the atmospheric emission of the heat-trapping gases c — a rise that has continued since and has profoundly changed Earth’s climate, a study has claimed. The findings, led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, showed that ancient farmers cleared land to plant wheat and […]Read More
Team L&M In a shocking and rare weather phenomenon, several coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh witnessed an astonishing 77,774 lightning strikes within a short span, including over 41,000 strikes in just 16 hours. This unusual event challenges the common belief that lightning never strikes the same place twice. According to weather experts, the data is […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Yet another tragic incident in Chembur, Mumbai, has raised serious concerns about urban tree management. A gulmohar tree fell on a woman sitting on a bench, claiming the life of the family breadwinner with college- and school-going children. This comes shortly after a coconut tree fall in Chembur, which also resulted in […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha As we observe Earth Hour 2026 on March 24, millions will switch off their lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. But why stop at just a ritual? Take this opportunity to genuinely care for the environment through sustainable actions. Participate in the Green Good Deeds movement and commit to at least […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Bird enthusiasts in and around Noida have reason to rejoice. By December 2026, the Okhla Bird Sanctuary will feature a completely redeveloped setup including a state-of-the-art interpretation centre, nature club, nature trails, CCTV control centre, digital library, bird guides, and other essential amenities. The sanctuary will become more visitor-friendly and serve as a […]Read More
Team L&M It is high time that the government installs centralised plants for treatment of bio-medical waste. It is not only important for maintaining public safety and health but also for the preservation of environment. The situation is alarming, particularly in Delhi-NCR region wherein mushrooming hospitals and clinics have led to a lot of medical […]Read More