Such geo-engineering solutions have long been under study, but have never been tried. With insufficient progress in combating global warming, they are increasingly being considered.

Mission Mausam aims to 'manage' weather events. What is a cloud chamber, and what role can it play in this?

Sonam Wangchuk and other activists from Ladakh have demanded that Schedule 6 be made applicable to the Union Territory. Here is what to know.

Kazan is one of Russia's cities of the future — in the sense that it already anticipates some of the significant demographic changes that are contributing to the country's evolving national identity.

The discussions under Convention on Biological Diversity, which have been extremely low-profile in comparison to climate change negotiations so far, are slowly gaining in prominence because of the growing realisation of the severity of the issue. Here's what…

The Act provides the legal framework for madarsa education where, apart from the curriculum of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), religious education is imparted as well.

Industrial alcohol is not meant for human consumption. The question before the SC was whether states can regulate it or whether the Centre has exclusive control on the subject

CYCLONE DANA UPDATES: Cyclone Dana, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 100-110 kmph, and gusts at 120 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. Here is a look at what a cyclone is, its types.

UNIFIL has said Israel's attack on it is a violation of international law and the UN mandate. Sanjiv Arora, former Indian Ambassador to Lebanon and former head of UN-Political division in MEA, explains the role of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, and…

Monarchists have welcomed the king’s visit, saying this will strengthen Australians’ connection to their sovereign. The Australian Republican Movement on the other hand have likened the visit to a farewell tour, calling it “something of a show that comes…

The dry port in Bihta is being seen as the Bihar government's big initiative to boost exports. What goods does Bihar export, and why is the dry port important?

Pakistani politicians have long blamed Indian farmers for stubble burning and sending toxic smog across the border. However, this explains only part of Lahore's pollution problem.

While the source of the infection is not known yet, McDonald's has stopped serving quarter pound patties and slivered onions in several US states. Both ingredients are primarily used in the burger.

The findings also complicate the prevailing image of the Silk Road, which facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas among people from China to Venice between the second century B.C. and the 15th century A.D.

Several infrastructure projects are in progress in Jammu and Kashmir, of which many are strategically important. The Indian Express takes a look.

In a world of climate change-induced weather uncertainties, localised forecasting will help safeguard agricultural livelihoods and enhance rural preparedness against natural disasters.

Odisha has already evacuated over a million people from areas likely to be affected by cyclone Dana. What exactly does a landfall mean and how long does its impact usually last? We explain.

In 2009, India had reported 741 polio cases, the highest in the world. In January 2011, India reported its last polio case. How did the turnaround come about? Here's a brief account.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest version of one of the most popular video games of all time, has been banned owing to political sensitivities in Kuwait. However, this is not the first time Call of Duty has attracted controversy.

India has announced a pact on patrolling along the LAC, which is expected to set in motion the process ultimately leading to normalisation. However, Indian strategic circles are cautious about the next steps.