Activists oppose landfill eco clearance exemption
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
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SC Ruling on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances Sparks Outrage
Supreme Court's reversal on post-facto environmental approvals threatens constitutional right to healthy environment. Experts warn this decision could worsen India's pollution crisis.
Black Friday: The Untold History Behind Shopping Frenzy
Discover the surprising evolution of Black Friday from 1869 financial panic to modern shopping ritual. Learn how Philadelphia police coined the term and how retailers rebranded it.
India-Norway Pact Cuts EPD Certification Cost by 70%
Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.
Defending Lord Curzon's Viceroyalty in 1902 India
Explore the controversial defense of Lord Curzon's viceroyalty in 1902 India, examining his administrative policies and the historical context that shaped British colonial rule.
Costly Reversal on Green Governance: SC Ruling
Supreme Court's retrospective project clearances dilute environmental jurisprudence and may incentivise violations. Read how this decision impacts India's green future.
SC Vanashakti Recall: No Win for Retrospective EC
Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.
Karnataka CM Announces 5 Green Awards for Environmentalists
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces five new environmental awards to recognize conservation efforts. Four Karnataka cities face pollution challenges.
SC recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances
Supreme Court recalls May 16 verdict barring ex post facto environmental clearances in 2-1 split decision. Majority cites Rs 20,000 crore public resources at stake while dissenting judge calls it environmental retrogression.
SC Rejects Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances
Supreme Court recalls May verdict, says ex post facto environmental clearances violate law. Case referred to new bench for fresh consideration. Read the full story.
Justice Bhuyan dissents on retrospective green clearances
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan delivers sharp dissent against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them 'anathema' to environmental law. Read the full analysis.
UAE Launches AI Environmental Data Portal
The UAE's Environment Agency launches an AI-powered digital portal to revolutionize environmental monitoring and reporting, enhancing data accessibility.
NASA's 1967 First Color Earth Photo Revolutionized Science
Discover how NASA's 1967 first full-color Earth image transformed weather forecasting, environmental awareness and satellite technology forever. Explore the historic breakthrough!
Oman wins seat on UNESCO MAB Council for 2025-2029
Oman secures a seat on UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme council, reinforcing its global environmental leadership and commitment to sustainable development goals. Discover how this impacts global ecology.
Chhattisgarh HC acts on Korba fly ash dumping crisis
Chhattisgarh High Court intervenes in Korba's environmental emergency, directing authorities to halt fly ash dumping in mine pits and implement sustainable disposal solutions.
Bengaluru's EMPRI gets ₹550 crore mega makeover
Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.
Ex-IAS officer seeks revision of Mizo historical timeline
Ex-bureaucrat challenges conventional Mizo history dating back to 16th century, proposes new timeline starting from 18th century based on oral traditions and genealogical records.
Ex-IAS Officer Urges Mizo History Timeline Revision
Ex-bureaucrat challenges conventional Mizo history, calls for evidence-based revision of historical narrative and timeline accuracy.
Mughal Empire: India's Historic Economic Powerhouse
Discover how the Mughal Empire transformed India into an economic superpower with innovative business practices, global trade networks, and commercial systems that shaped modern commerce.
Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy
Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.
India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead
India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.
NEHU scholars attend climate workshop in Bhutan
Students and faculty from North-Eastern Hill University participate in transformative climate change workshop in Bhutan, focusing on sustainable solutions and cross-border environmental collaboration.
6 Million-Year-Old Antarctic Ice Reveals Climate Warning
Groundbreaking research on ancient Antarctic ice exposes how Earth responded to climate changes millions of years ago, offering crucial insights into our planet's warming future.
Judges Targeted for Strong Environmental Orders: Justice Oka
Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka reveals how judges face targeted campaigns for passing strong environmental orders. Discover the growing threats to judicial independence in India's climate battle.
Karnataka Police Uniforms: Royal to Modern Evolution
Discover how Karnataka Police uniforms transformed from royal Mysore era headgear to today's modern khaki, reflecting 200 years of history and cultural identity.
Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History
Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.
Guwahati's Mora Bharalu River Crisis: Garbage Menace Grows
Unchecked waste dumping along Guwahati's Mora Bharalu river sparks health concerns and environmental outrage among local residents. Discover the growing ecological crisis.
NGT orders Himachal pollution board to act on industrial violations
National Green Tribunal takes stern action against Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board for failing to control industrial pollution in Markandey area. Exclusive details inside.
Queer India: History Colonialism Tried to Erase
Explore the hidden history of queer India through groundbreaking books that challenge colonial narratives and celebrate diverse sexualities across centuries of South Asian culture.
Sunil Amrith's 'Burning Earth' Wins 2025 Book Prize
Harvard historian Sunil Amrith's groundbreaking work on climate change and South Asian environmental history secures the 2025 British Academy Book Prize with its powerful narrative.
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