Fossil energy ‘significant’ driver of climate-fuelled heatwaves: Study
PARIS: Fossil fuel and cement producers have contributed “significantly” to the growing number and intensity of climate-change-driven heatwaves, according to a study published on Wednesday in Nature.An international team of scientists analysed more than 200 heatwaves around the world between 2000 and 2023 and found that climate change had made each of them more likely […]
Journey of Chennai Super Klean from Beach Clean-Ups to the Spogomi World Cup
“Standing on that stage in Tokyo, hearing our name called out as sixth among twenty-one teams, my voice caught in my throat,” reflects Sharun Arora, the emotion in his voice unmistakable, even through the crackle of a long-distance call. “It felt like every moment, including decades of volunteering, planning, and purposeful weekends, had converged into […]
Scientists develop designer clownfish – The Hindu
Designer clownfish developed by NBFGR. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Scientists at the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) claimed to have developed designer clownfish through cross-breeding of two clownfish species – Amphiprion percula (male) and Amphiprion ocellaris (female). The research findings were published in an article by scientists Ajith Kumar T.T. and P. […]
Smoke from 2023 Canada fires linked to thousands of deaths: Study
File photo (Picture credit: AP) PARIS: Canada’s record-breaking 2023 wildfires exposed more than 350 million people in North America and Europe to air pollution that likely contributed to tens of thousands of deaths, according to new estimates published Wednesday.The findings “underscored that severe wildfires do not have only local consequences” but can inflict real harm […]
National Award for Punjab Teacher Who Turned a 3-Room Village School Into 800-Student Campus
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He Vlogged And Raised 10 Lakh for Schoolkids
#thebetterindia From Bihar to the hills of Sikkim, Ashwani Thapa’s 30-day volunteering at Grace Academy changed everything. Seeing kids study without basic facilities, he picked up his camera, shared their story, and raised ₹10 lakhs online. Today, the school dreams bigger—with a new building, computer lab, and playground in sight. Proof that when used with […]
Study says patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India
India issues more than half a billion antibiotic prescriptions annually in the private sector alone. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing global health threats of the 21st century, already causing around 5 million deaths a year. A major driver is the overuse of antibiotics, particularly for conditions that […]
How To Check For Rotten Produce!
#thebetterindia Shocking viral videos reveal fungus-filled strawberries being washed & resold! Experts warn that eating such “not-so-fresh” fruits can lead to serious health risks. But don’t worry—you can protect yourself! Here are simple at-home tests to spot spoiled produce before it reaches your plate. Stay safe, stay smart, and always double-check your fruits! #FoodSafety #StrawberryCheck […]
Stuck in Traffic? Andhra Man’s Car Becomes a Bike
#thebetterindia Stuck in traffic? Not anymore! Meet Kakinada’s Rayavarapu Sudheer Anvesh Kumar — the innovator who turned his daily frustration into MZ, a shapeshifting electric vehicle that transforms from a 4-seater car into a bike within seconds! Built in just 90 days with his grandmother’s support, MZ isn’t just futuristic—it’s practical. Sudheer now dreams of […]
This Woman Is Saving Gangotri!
#thebetterindia Is Gangotri dying? Once a mighty glacier, it now retreats 30m per annum. The Ganga’s lifeline is fading — but hope lives on in Dr. Harshwanti Bisht, a 70-year-old mountaineer turned saviour. From reviving Bhoj forests :deciduous_tree: to restoring balance at 14,000 ft, she shows us that one person’s fight can protect millions. Let’s […]