Vanishing urban birds: A silent crisis unfolding
The decline of these avian inhabitants finds its roots in a complex web of interconnected factors, chief among them being the loss and alteration of their habitats.
The decline of these avian inhabitants finds its roots in a complex web of interconnected factors, chief among them being the loss and alteration of their habitats.
In a bid to provide relief to the creatures beat the heat, a series of innovative and thoughtful interventions have been implemented.
The writer is a social activist who has been at the forefront of the fight against human trafficking and has led NGOs that have helped rescue hundreds of victims across India.
Software companies operate in the private sector, with profit as a main motive. Yet, any organisation is expected to follow certain ethical practices with its employees in the implementation of which its HR team plays an important role.
Whether it was to be a doctor by day or a homicide detective by night, I was painting pictures far beyond my ability and, not to mention reality. When I ultimately couldn't decide, I chose to do the most heroic thing. I took up science in class 11.
On the day of the incident, the closest Met stations recorded a maximum temperature of 34–38 °C, along with a relatively high humidity (45 per cent), exacerbating the impact of the heat.
The year 2023 was the hottest year on record, with a global mean temperature of 1.45 °C above pre-industrial values. Due to El Niño conditions in 2023, all days were more than 1ºC above the pre-industrial level
University of Sheffield-led research has examined the environmental impact of plastic products versus non-plastic alternatives across various sectors.
Guided by its founding principle of “a place of useful learning” and its mission to positively impact the lives of students, society, and the world, the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow launched yet another innovative course on April 6th.
Q. Can you talk about your broader academic journey and how it has led you to where you are right now as principal or secretary of JDC?
