Star Jones Appointed President Of National Association Of Professional Women

The National Association of Professional Women has announced the appointment of Star Jones as President of the largest professional women’s networking organization in...

50% Pregnant Women With Hypertension Who Snore Unknowingly Have Sleep Disorder

One in two hypertensive pregnant women who habitually snore may have unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder that can reduce blood oxygen levels during th...

World Environment Day : Climate Change And Small Islands

As we celebrate World Environment Day (WED) every year on 5th of June, many people pledge to make some positive contribution for the environment, whereas for some this day ...

Vivanta By Taj presents Manhattan Short 2014 in India - Call For Entries

Into its fifth year in Mumbai, the global film festival is looking for indie short films that will represent India in the much competed final round

Mumbai, May 2014...

New Green Ministry Puts Climate Change On Top Of Agenda

India has never been on a denial mode over the devastating effects of climate change and always called for steps to deal with global warming. This stand will now get new im...

Melting ice caps may slow negative effects of global warming

Huge amounts of dissolved iron being released into the oceans from melting ice sheets may cancel out some of the negative effects of global warming, a new study has claimed...

How will climate change affect livelihoods in South Asia?

How does a warming environment affect rainfall, cropping patterns, livelihoods? What could be the alternatives that people whose livelihoods are hit by the effects of clima...

Now, climate smart rice to save farmers in India's flood prone areas

Farmers in India's eastern region, prone for flash floods, are now shifting to flood-tolerant variety of rice, developed by Manila-based International Rice Research Institu...

Solar winds increase lightning strikes on earth

A new study suggests that lightning on earth is triggered by energy particles from the Sun. Now, researchers at Reading University have discovered a link between increased ...