Wildlife Rescue: A Kashmir woman breaks stereotypes

Wildlife Rescue: A Kashmir woman breaks stereotypes

The role of wildlife conservationists and rescuers, such as Aaliya Mir, is increasingly becoming important in the wake of frequent human-wildlife conflicts in Kashmir. A mathematician by training, she says changing peoples attitudes towards wildlife conservation is a key challenge. Athar Parvaiz of Mongabay India reports

by Trans World Features March 09, 2021

A machine that grabs waste plastic and shreds it to hit Indian roads soon!

A machine that grabs waste plastic and shreds it to hit Indian roads soon!

Bengaluru: An innovative machine designed by a team of six final year engineering students that gathers waste plastic is slated to hit Indian roads soon!

by Trans World Features March 03, 2021

Genetics study helps tiger conservation

Genetics study helps tiger conservation

Uma Ramakrishnan, one of Indias leading scientists, works to conserve the tiger population in the country using population genetics reports Natasa Milas of SPAN

by Trans World Features May 04, 2020

Medicon International conference starts in Kolkata

Medicon International conference starts in Kolkata

Kolkata: The two-day Medicon International conference started in Kolkata from Friday with the promise of promoting high impact learning in the field of general broad-based medicine in India and the recent advances made in the sector by eminent medical professionals both from India and United Kingdom in their fields of expertise.

by Trans World Features December 24, 2019

Medicon International: Doctors focus on strengthening 'trust' with patients

Medicon International: Doctors focus on strengthening 'trust' with patients

Kolkata: Top doctors, who are attending the Medicon International, 2019, in Kolkata on Friday opined that there is an immediate need to strengthen the relationship with patients and build trust.

by Trans World Features December 24, 2019

Tackling climate change in Ladakh villages

Tackling climate change in Ladakh villages

Traditional Ladakhi houses and farming practices are finding it difficult to cope with rapidly changing climatic conditions. Local community-driven initiatives have been mobilising villagers to adapt to ecologically viable practices to mitigate the situation and to promote the cultural heritage of the region, reports Rama Dwivedi of Mongabay India

by Trans World Features September 13, 2019

Sustainability themed Marathon runners sport GOTS-certified organic cotton T-Shirts

Sustainability themed Marathon runners sport GOTS-certified organic cotton T-Shirts

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS) A Green Marathon held in Mumbai in Oct-end was aimed at celebrating a passion for the environment, sustainability and better living conditions for future generations with the runners sporting international eco-label GOTS-certified T-shirts.

by Trans World Features October 30, 2018

Political party hoardings scarring Kolkata should be removed: Roopa Ganguly

Political party hoardings scarring Kolkata should be removed: Roopa Ganguly

Kolkata, Sep 6 (IBNS): Hoardings of political parties are part of the collective garbage that ails Kolkata, said actor and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly while speaking at the second Behtar India Go Green City summit, presented by DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance, at Birla High School.

by Trans World Features September 06, 2018

Once in a blue bloom

Once in a blue bloom

Keralas famed Neelakurinji is set for rare mass bloom. Mongabay-India writers Ajith Lawrence and Haritha John report

by Trans World Features July 18, 2018

 India born Poonam Gupta propels UKs fastest growing paper firm, speaks on environmental cost of production in India

India born Poonam Gupta propels UKs fastest growing paper firm, speaks on environmental cost of production in India

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS) A paper manufacturing company in the UK set up in 2003 by an India born lady entrepreneur has emerged as one of the fastest growing paper companies providing paper customized paper solutions.

by IBNS February 27, 2018

 Life in the cities

Life in the cities

Rapid urbanisation the world over has put severe pressure on the infrastructure of many cities and towns. India is among the countries with the fastest growth in this sector and, unless plans with a long view are mooted, the situation could only worsen. Ranjita Biswas reports

by Trans World Features February 16, 2018

The Harvest Shall Come

The Harvest Shall Come

Farmers from USA to India adapt to the global challenge of climate change. Renee Hickman from Missouri and Tanushree Sen from West Bengal report

by Trans World Features/IBNS June 09, 2017

Life in the delta

Life in the delta

Sundarbans, the land where three great rivers merge, is the third most vulnerable delta in the world today. Sea level rise due to climate change, devastating cyclones, etc. are affecting this densely populated area. Realising the urgency, international agencies are working on issues like adaptability to cope with the new reality. Ranjita Biswas reports

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 09, 2017

Uncovering the secrets of the Himalayas off the coast of Mumbai

Uncovering the secrets of the Himalayas off the coast of Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) Despite being thousands of kilometres apart, a team of international scientists are collecting samples from the bottom of the Arabian Sea to find out how the growth of the Himalayan mountain range has affected the Asian Monsoon over the last 50 million years.

by IBNS April 02, 2015

Water Wars: An empty cup

Water Wars: An empty cup

Life without water is unimaginable. But its availability, taken for granted, is in a crisis. The looming shortage has the potential to create conflicts among regions and communities in the near future. The recent UN International Conference on Water and Sustainability in Zaragoza, Spain, was a wake-up call to the problem. Ranjita Biswas reports

by Trans World Features (TWF) February 09, 2015

Caring for Kas

Caring for Kas

Located near Satara, Maharashtra, the Kas plateau is a unique landscape and home to many endemic flora and fauna, some of which are endangered. However, uncontrolled tourism is slowly squeezing the life out of this plateau, finds Uttara Gangopadhyay

by Trans World Features (TWF) October 06, 2014

Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger

Turtles are falling victims to shrimp trawling in Tamil Nadu in the absence of use of turtle excluder devices. TWF correspondents Deepshikha Hooda and Sunil Chandramouli report from ground zero

by Trans World Features (TWF) April 20, 2014