A four-decade geospatial study reveals how the Ithai Barrage and settlement growth are causing a sharp decline in Loktak Lake’s phumdis, threatening the world’s only floating national park.

Explore why the "excellent" quality of Himalayan springs is misleading. Learn how shallow aquifers and unplanned land use are ...

In the hills, survival depends on understanding the land. When rainfall is intense and slopes are steep, soil and water can ...

Beyond tree planting: learn how specific land-use choices in the Eastern Himalayas determine long-term carbon storage and soil health, and why forests remain our best defense against climate change.

Academic research has highlighted the broader social consequences of recurring floods in the region. A study published in the ...

As paddy fields give way to construction and orchards, Kashmir’s farmers are finding new ways to stay rooted in the land while reimagining their future. What remains is a fading memory of a land once ...

Dr. Sunesh Sharma explores a cost-effective, automated disinfection system that reduces operational costs by 70% and could prevent over 136,000 annual deaths from waterborne diseases in India.

The word Harud, meaning “autumn” in Kashmiri, marks more than a change in season; it reflects a way of life. From September to mid-October, farming families, neighbours, and local labourers come ...

India’s rice cultivation is undergoing a profound transformation as mechanisation from transplanters and direct seeding to AI-driven precision tools replaces labour-intensive methods, boosting ...

Explore the paradox of Meghalaya, where the world's wettest hills face water scarcity. Discover how changing monsoon patterns, deforestation, and human activity are reshaping the water landscape in ...

While green revolution policies transformed Haryana into a granary of the nation, the shift to water-intensive crops and the year-round supply from the Western Yamuna Canal raised water tables far ...

This is the other side of migration. Bihar has long sent its labour to wealthier states because work at home is scarce. Makhana cultivation creates local employment, but the industry remains limited.