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GURGAON, India, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India's leading real estate developers, today announced the launch of 'Neighbours With Nature,' a long-term platform focused on hyperlocal ecological restoration and neighbourhood wellbeing. The initiative brings together the company's ongoing environmental efforts under a unified identity, designed to create visible, community-level ecological impact in the neighbourhoods surrounding its developments. The launch ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said India's merchandise exports contracted by 0.2 per cent in the first two months of the year, while imports recorded a sharp growth of more than 22 per cent, largely driven by higher gold imports, resulting in a widening trade deficit. Speaking during the monetary policy announcement, the Governor highlighted that the decline in exports was due to a contraction in key global markets ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The top 10 per cent rural households of India own 44 per cent of land, while 46 per cent of rural households are landless, according to a working paper released by World Inequality Lab. The paper, titled 'Land Inequality in India: Nature, History, and Markets', further said that the top 5 per cent households own 32 per cent of land, while 18 per cent of rural land ownership is held by the top 1 per cent. The paper is jointly authored by Nitin Kumar Bharti, David Blakesle ...Read More >
A study in Nature Medicine reveals that physical and social environmental factors like pollution, socio-economic inequality, and lack of green spaces significantly contribute to accelerated brain aging. Research by the Global Brain Health Institute underscores the cumulative, syndemic nature of these exposures, emphasizing a shift towards broader structural interventions. An insightful analysis published in Nature Medicine uncovers the profound impact of environmental exposures on brain aging. ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Rescue teams engaged in tracing a missing techie G.S. Sharanya (36) succeeded in tracing her on Sunday and the missing trekker from Calicut of Kerala was located at Padandamalai, about 6-km from base camp of Tadiandamol, highest peak of Kodagu district. She went to trek at Tadiandamol on Thursday and lost her way on return. Search for missing Sharanya went futile by rescue teams comprising local tribals, police and forest personnel. Sharanya made a phone call from her mobile phone to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A seven-year-long project in the US that analysed 3,900 research papers in social sciences has revealed that results from about half the papers examined for reproducibility were precisely reproducible as they yielded the same result when the same analytical method was applied to the same data. Findings help provide a picture of scientific credibility in the social and behavioural sciences. A random selection of 600 papers published between 2009 and 2018 in 62 journals an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Glacier loss around the world could peak in 2041 with about 2,000 disappearing every year under a global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, a study has projected. After 2041, as smaller glaciers would have already disappeared, yearly loss would see a decline, researchers led by those at ETH Zurich and other institutes in Switzerland and Belgium explained. Under a global warming of 4 degrees Celsius, the peak occurs in 2055, but around 4,000 glaciers might be lost every yea ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The lush green mangroves that largely remained untouched in Gorai and Dahisar will now be part of mangrove parks. The one in Gorai is likely to open on November 15, while work is still underway in Dahisar. Apart from the mangrove parks, the project in Gorai will also feature an integrated tourism hub with a Vintage Car Museum, a Wax Museum, and a Historical Event Museum. The Mangrove Cell is developing the mangrove parks, while the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: Joy Personal Care, the Indian home-grown personal care brand, under the aegis of RSH Global, launched a refreshed campaign for its iconic Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, featuring versatile actor Sanya Malhotra. Known for providing deep moisturisation and a healthy glow, the moisturiser has been a trusted favourite in Indian households for years. Enriched with apple and jojoba oil, it offers 48-hour moisturisation, combats dullness, and leaves skin soft, ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Delhi suffers from its annual toxic smog blanket, the skies above the capital played host to an ambitious experiment, one that aimed to bring rain from the clouds. On Tuesday, a cloud seeding trial took place over portions of Delhi in a last-ditch attempt to clear the capital's polluted air. The plane involved in the mission has now returned to its base in Kanpur, officials confirmed. But early hopes appear to have been dashed by existing atmospheric conditions. Meteorological dat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to India's former President K.R. Narayanan on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Additionally, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, met with President Droupadi Murmu at the Bhavan. The Lt. Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, also met the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the keynote address at the eighth session of the Int ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that inspires gratitude towards nature and promotes harmony and prosperity. The President described the celebration as a sacred opportunity to worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasising its message of environmental respect and spiritual discipline. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the sacred occas ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 23: Researchers from Nagaland University (NU) have identified a naturally-occurring plant compound called 'Sinapic acid' as a powerful therapeutic agent capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions. The research team stated that the discovery marks a major advancement that could result in safe, natural and effective treatments for diabetic wound management. "This is the first study globally to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when administered orally, c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 23 (ANI): Google has achieved a major milestone in quantum computing as the company's Willow quantum processor has achieved what Sundar Pichai termed the first-ever verifiable quantum advantage, which will pave the way for new applications in drug discovery and materials sciences. According to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Google, Quantum Echoes can explain how atoms in a molecule interact using nuclear magnetic resonance, a development that could pave t ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
62% calories comes from carbs, added sugar intake higher than recommended India's rapidly changing eating habits are fueling an alarming spike in diabetes and obesity with at least 21 states and UTs exceeding the national recommendations of less than 5%E (total energy) for added sugar intake while overall protein intake was suboptimal averaging 12% of the daily calories, according to the findings of the survey as part of the study by Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIA ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Overdependence on white rice, refined grains and added sugars is fuelling a surge in diabetes and obesity among Indians, according to an ICMR-INDIAB survey. Telangana reflects the same dietary risks as the rest of the country. The study, published in Nature Medicine, found that more than 62 per cent of daily calories in Indian diets come from low-quality carbohydrates, while protein intake remains low and saturated fat consumption exceeds recommended levels in most states. In Telanga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) A study that analysed India's dietary consumption in relation to risk of metabolic disorders has estimated that 62 per cent of the country's total daily energy intake comes from low-quality carbohydrates, including white rice and processed whole grains. About a fourth of the world's diabetics are estimated to be living in India, significantly higher than other countries. Researchers from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's rapidly changing eating habits with high consumption of refined carbohydrates like wheat and white rice and saturated fat are fuelling a dramatic rise in diabetes and obesity, a latest ICMR study said. The study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) recommended that Indians should replace these diets with plant, milk and animal-based proteins. The study, published in Nature Medicine, also revealed that while there was significant diversity in ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sept 26: Scientists have reported the golden haired tube-nosed bat from two localities in Mizoram, thus bringing a fresh addition to the bat fauna of India and South Asia as a whole. With this latest addition, the confirmed tally of Indian bat species currently stands at 136. The findings have been published in the September 25, 2025 edition of zoological megajournal, Zootaxa. While undertaking a systematic assessment of the bat fauna of Mizoram, bat researcher Dr Uttam Saikia of Zoo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has the strength to overcome any global crisis and urged businesses to focus on swadeshi products and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi, Goyal said, No matter how big the problem arises in the global situation, India stands together as a nation. The country has the strength to overcome any crisis. Goyal further emphasised that businesses ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Researchers have for the first time studied how behaviour of an electron in a molecule differs based on chirality -- a property that is crucial for developing effective drugs, among other purposes. Biological molecules, including those that form proteins and DNA, are said to be chiral, which is crucial in designing drugs that act specifically at the target to produce only the desired treatment effect without causing other physiological changes -- or 'specificity'. A dru ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 20: Many elements can impact the market price of Bitcoin. These changes can make prices move up and down in tiny and big ways. These changes contribute to the instability of this intricate system. The overall status of the economy, supply and demand, government programs, investor attitude, and technical progress are all crucial. Speculative trading makes the market significantly more unstable since buyers and sellers respond swiftly to news and trends. Signs of the econ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reminding Centre and the states that earning revenue should not be prioritised over the ecology and environment, Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over uncontrolled constructions and inflow of tourists in Himachal Pradesh, saying the day is not far when the Himalayan state may vanish from the map of the country if remedial action is not taken on time. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadev said that in recent years, the state witnessed many natural disasters, and it is ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is currently visiting Spain. He highlights the shared cultural heritage of India and Spain. Yadav invites Spanish investment in Madhya Pradesh's growing sectors. He emphasizes the state's strategic location and industrial potential. Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities in minerals, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and technology. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said India and Spain are the carriers of two ancient civilisations and both co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Over 15 million people in the world born between 2008 and 2017 might develop gastric cancer at some point in life, with India contributing the second highest number among these cases, after China, a study has projected. Two-thirds of the more than 15 million projected cases could be concentrated in Asia, followed by the Americas and Africa. Researchers, including those from the International Agency for Research on Cancer -- the World Health Organisation's cancer agency - ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, responding to objections raised by Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw over his statement on Covid vaccines causing heart attacks in the state, on Friday, remarked that seeking clarity does not amount to spreading misinformation. Taking to social media site X, Siddaramaiah, defending his statement on linking sudden heart attack deaths in Hassan to a "hasty" Covid vaccine rollout, said: "As Chief Minister, I have a duty to re ...Read More >
Ramnagar: (Uttarakhand): The tiger population is rising consistently in the Corbett Tiger Reserve and the forest fringes around it. These days, many tigresses are sighted frequently with their cubs roaming in the forests. This is a big achievement for the forest department but poses a serious challenge, as well. Tigers increased in Corbett and Forest Division: There are more than 260 adult tigers in the Corbett Tiger Reserve at present. Cubs less than two years of age are not included in this ...Read More >
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