Women in IITs remain significantly underrepresented despite gender parity in higher education. Here's what the latest data reveal.
Kerala’s floods are raising concerns over leptospirosis and other infectious diseases as contaminated water, disrupted sanitation and stagnant water increase...
A new fabrication technique developed by MIT researchers could make molecular electronics practical, opening possibilities for faster computing, smarter sensors and more energy-efficient devices.
India’s heritage sites are facing growing environmental risks as air pollution, rising temperatures, changing rainfall and coastal exposure accelerate the deterioration of historic structures. From pollution-linked...
India’s new Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana aims to add 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity by 2030–31. By using reservoirs and other water bodies, the...
MIT research into nitrogen-fixing enzymes reveals how microbes efficiently convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, offering clues for developing cleaner and more energy-efficient fertiliser production.
El Niño was expected to suppress India’s 2026 monsoon, but July brought intense and uneven rainfall. While some regions remained deficient, extreme rain triggered floods and...
The Centre has reissued the Western Ghats ESA draft for the seventh time, with the proposed 56,825.7 sq. km area unchanged. The move highlights the long-running...
Assam's flood situation has worsened, with 75 deaths and more than 3.3 lakh people affected across seven districts. Heavy rainfall in Nagaland triggered a rapid rise...
Sarnath has become India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognising its pivotal role in the history of Buddhism. The inscription places the ancient pilgrimage centre alongside...
The southwest monsoon is set to intensify across India as a Bay of Bengal depression strengthens, prompting heavy rain alerts for more than 10 states. With...
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike has reignited debate over fasting as political protest, tracing a tradition from ancient Ireland and Gandhi to modern India.
