One of the most neglected issues in India’s environmental governance has been the management of chemically contaminated sites. In these areas, past industrial activities have left toxic residues in soil, groundwater, and surface water. Read here to learn about the newly notified … [Read more...] about Chemically Contaminated Sites: What are the new rules?
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Stray Dogs Management
India is home to one of the world’s largest stray dog populations, with the 2019 Livestock Census placing the figure at 1.5 crore. The issue is no longer confined to being a matter of animal welfare but has emerged as a pressing public health and urban governance challenge. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Stray Dogs Management
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, often described as a “frozen conflict” that periodically thawed into bloody confrontations, appears to have reached a historic turning point in 2025. Read here to learn more about the conflict and the peace deal. The signing of the US-brokered peace agreement … [Read more...] about Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Iron Age in India: What do new discoveries say?
New Discoveries from Haryana & Tamil Nadu are shedding more light on the beginnings of the Iron Age in India. Read here to learn more about the prehistoric age. The Iron Age is a prehistoric period that trailed the Bronze Age, marked by the widespread use of iron for tools, weapons, and other … [Read more...] about Iron Age in India: What do new discoveries say?
Kakori Train Action (1925)
The Kakori Train Action is a Symbol of Revolutionary Spirit, Communal Unity, and the Struggle for Complete Independence in India’s freedom movement. As this year marks 100 years since the incident, read here to learn all about the courageous act. The annals of India’s freedom struggle are replete … [Read more...] about Kakori Train Action (1925)
Biochar: What is its potential in carbon removal?
With the Indian Carbon Market scheduled for launch in 2026, biochar is emerging as a promising carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. Produced via pyrolysis of agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste, it serves a dual purpose, managing waste sustainably and locking carbon in a … [Read more...] about Biochar: What is its potential in carbon removal?