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French court rejected a neighbours complaint that the birds racket was making their life a misery. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

French court allows ducks to keep quacking

'The ducks have won': French court says they may keep on quacking.

29 Nov 2019 2:30 PM IST

Environmentalists say the success of the breeding programme is no guarantee the species will survive once the newborns are released back into the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Near extinct Bangladesh tortoises rediscovered by conservationists

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises.

29 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST

The UN has reported that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year. (Photo: AFP)

Fresh round of global protests against climate change

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney.

29 Nov 2019 10:26 AM IST

Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces 'man-made' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 10:15 AM IST

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)

43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM IST

According to animal rights organisations, only between 3,200 and 3,900 tigers live in the wild worldwide. (Photo: AFP)

Five of nine tigers narrowly survived gruelling journey across Europe

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven.

29 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)

Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST

Jagannatha Temple, Puri, Odisha

Tales of temples past

This exhibition represents the craftsmanship legacy of Odisha's ethereal temples.

29 Nov 2019 1:18 AM IST

Dress down to be valued?

According to a few HR personnel, many youngsters tend to dress down and avoid driving to work.

29 Nov 2019 12:53 AM IST

Showcasing the life of people living the repercussions of the disaster, Rohits picture series is heart-wrenching.

Documenting past scars

A photo series by Rohit Jain showcases the aftermath of the Bhopal gas tragedy of December 1984.

29 Nov 2019 12:35 AM IST

A larger expanse of ocean warm enough to incubate these cyclones has spawned devastation in regions. (Photo: AFP)

Global warming has become science of our dismal future

The climate crisis is here, get used to it.

28 Nov 2019 11:14 AM IST

They also embark on gruelling mountain walks and cycling campaigns to reach out to remote communities. (Photo: AFP)

Himalayan kung fu nuns challenging women's role with martial arts

Nun-chucks: Kung fu sisters battle stereotypes in the region's patriarchal societies.

28 Nov 2019 11:04 AM IST