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Biodiversity Is More Than Tigers and Elephants: The Forgotten Heroes Keeping Nature Alive
Wildlife conservation is often associated with iconic animals like tigers and elephants, but biodiversity extends far beyond these familiar faces. Every day, bees pollinate crops, earthworms enrich the soil, frogs control insect…
Bhubaneswar’s Air Is Changing: A Growing Pollution Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Bhubaneswar has long been known as one of India's greener and cleaner cities, but recent winters have revealed signs of a growing environmental challenge. Rising vehicle numbers, construction activity, road dust, and rapid urbanisation are…
When the Rains Reach the Mines: The Environmental Challenge Hidden Beneath Odisha’s Monsoon
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…
E-Waste: The Fastest Growing Waste Problem
Smartphones, laptops, televisions, and countless electronic devices have become essential parts of modern life. But as technology advances and consumers upgrade faster than ever, a new environmental challenge is quietly growing in the…
The Race for Lithium: Powering the Electric Vehicle Revolution at What Cost?
Electric vehicles are widely seen as a key solution to climate change, but the batteries that power them depend on a mineral that is rapidly reshaping landscapes across the world—lithium. As global demand for clean transportation grows, so…
When Elephants Enter the City, Are They Really the Intruders?
Recent elephant sightings near Bhubaneswar have sparked concern among residents, but the larger question extends beyond public safety: why are elephants increasingly appearing on the city's outskirts? As urban development continues to…
Characteristics of Dynamical Constraints in the June 2026 Indian Monsoon: A Snapshot Assessment of…
Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak
Introduction and Objectives
Weak or stalled monsoon phases are often attributed to inadequate atmospheric moisture or to large-scale climatic drivers such as El Niño. However, rainfall efficiency…
The Unseen Invaders: How Invasive Species Are Threatening Odisha’s Ecosystems
Invasive species are among the world's leading drivers of biodiversity loss, yet they rarely receive the attention given to pollution, climate change, or deforestation. From wetlands to forests, these "unseen invaders" can quietly alter…
When the Rains Return: How the Monsoon Shapes the Lives of Odisha’s Wildlife
As Odisha prepares for another monsoon, forests, wetlands, rivers, and mangroves are preparing too. For wildlife, the rainy season is a critical period that influences breeding, feeding, migration, and survival. While the monsoon brings…
When Coastal Forests Burn: What the Konark Fire Tells Us About Odisha’s Changing Environment
The recent fire in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary was quickly brought under control, but it has raised important questions about the future of Odisha's coastal forests. As rising temperatures, prolonged dry spells, and human…