Climate change

Every Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra embark on their sacred journey through the Grand Road of Puri, devotees often witness another familiar companion—the rain. For many, it is more than a seasonal shower;…

Modern conservation is no longer limited to field surveys and camera traps. Today, satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth are helping scientists monitor forests, track wildlife, map wetlands and detect environmental…

Rivers have never been fixed lines on a map. They naturally shift, meander and reshape the landscapes around them, creating floodplains, wetlands and habitats that support life. But rapid urbanisation, embankments, sand mining and pollution…

Predicting Earth's climate is one of the most complex scientific challenges of the modern era. While today's climate models rely on powerful supercomputers, researchers are now exploring whether quantum science could unlock a new generation…

India's forests may still stand, but the natural pathways connecting them are disappearing. Wildlife corridors—essential routes that allow elephants, tigers and countless other species to move safely between habitats—are increasingly being…

Climate change is no longer only about rising temperatures or melting glaciers. Scientists are increasingly warning about climate tipping points—critical thresholds beyond which natural systems may undergo irreversible change. From the…

Delayed monsoons, sudden cloudbursts, and prolonged dry spells are becoming increasingly common across India. Scientists point to a combination of global warming and natural climate phenomena such as El Niño as key reasons behind these…

Across Odisha, the arrival of the monsoon has long marked the beginning of a new agricultural season. But in recent years, changing rainfall patterns have raised concerns about an increasingly uncertain future. While large-scale climate…

Monsoon is often celebrated as a season of renewal, but in Odisha's mining districts, heavy rainfall can reveal environmental challenges hidden during the dry months. As rainwater flows across disturbed landscapes, concerns emerge over soil…

For Odisha's farmers, the monsoon is not just a season—it is a lifeline. Every year, families prepare their fields and wait for the first rains with hope and anxiety in equal measure. But as rainfall patterns become increasingly…