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World Environment Day: India’s environmental performance

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 18:08

Sixty plus years of Independence yet no freedom from pollution!

World Environment Day: PM Modi urges people to make the planet cleaner, greener

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 11:38

In a bid to promote a healthier and clean environment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the countrymen for taking pledge to save the environment on the occasion of World Environment Day.

World Environment Day celebrated across the nation

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 10:07

A cycle rally was organized in Bhopal and an event called `run for awareness` was held in Varanasi to mark the World Environment Day.

`Barack Obama`s carbon emission policy to benefit India`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 07:11

The new ambitious carbon emission standards announced by the Obama administration can usher in a great India-US cooperation on low-carbon growth strategies, a top Indian industrialist has said.

Scientist wins grant for green condoms from Gates Foundation

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 22:05

A scientist working at an Indian health major has won a USD 100,000-grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for developing next-generation condoms using polyester raw material as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional prophylactics.

India elected to UNESCO body for conserving cultural heritage

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 21:59

India was Wednesday elected for a second time to the UN body tasked with the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.

Carbon emission: Know all about it

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 19:24

As the name suggests, it is manly the amount of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the atmosphere including many gases that negatively influence the quality of the air subsequently increasing the greenhouse effect.

Deer found dead in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 02:04

A deer was found dead in Deer Park at Chandrapura in Bokaro district, a forest official said.

Half of world`s forest species at risk: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 21:35

Half of the world`s forest species are at risk from climate change and farming, the United Nations (UN) warned today, as it called for "urgent action" to manage them better.