Environment Stories

Ladakh faces a water crisis due to climate change, population growth, and tourism. Residents recall a time when water was abundant, contrasting with the current scarcity. The impact on agriculture, glacier retreat, and solutions like the Ice Stupa project

A study led by researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, reveals alarming trends in glacier decline in the Pir Panjal range of the Kashmir Basin.

A recent study challenges the conventional understanding of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) triggered by earthquakes. Contrary to common belief, the study found limited empirical support for seismic activity as the primary cause of GLOFs.

The latest report from the Central Water Commission (CWC) reveals concerning water storage levels in India's reservoirs, highlighting regional disparities. With only 31% of total capacity available

Human-bear conflict in India escalates, endangering species like Sloth bears, Asiatic black bears, and Himalayan brown bears. Wildlife SOS undertakes groundbreaking efforts to hand-rear orphaned bear cubs, offering specialized care and milk formulas.

New research spearheaded by Dr. Jared Dmello reveals the profound influence of climate change on the geographical distribution and patterns of terrorist activities in India.

This scene captures the daily reality of migrant labourers in Leh, Ladakh, as they gather at the Main Market, seeking employment. Their perseverance in the face of challenges reflects the spirit of resilience that defines life in this Himalayan region

Kitchen Arts & Letters, a legendary cookbook store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is tiny — just 750 square feet — but not an inch of space

The Marathwada region’s water levels dropped from one to three to four metres between 2014 and 2019. Marathwada lies in the southeastern part of the state of Maharashtra.

A Study by IIT-Bombay finds that river interlinking can lead to a decrease in rainfall in dry regions of India. New research from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, points to the risks of river interlinking.