School of Natural Sciences and Engineering

India’s water crisis must be viewed against the backdrop of India's broader water emergency, one defined by severe pollution and contamination.

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away in Pune on January 7, 2026. He is remembered for his work on the Western Ghats.

In the ecologically vulnerable Himalayas, disaster resilience must take precedence over disaster-prone projects and infrastructure

The study describes a new species of Polyrhachis, or spiny ant, named Polyrhachis garbhangaensis sp. nov., from the state of Assam, northeastern India. This species was collected and identified during field sampling in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest, near the city of Guwahati in Assam. It represents a third Indian species of the P. mucronata species group in the subgenus Myrmhopla. Polyrhachis Smith, 1857 is a genus of ants, found widely across the Old-World tropics, with significant diversity across Southeast Asia.

The study describes a new species of Polyrhachis, or spiny ant, named Polyrhachis garbhangaensis sp. nov., from the state of Assam, northeastern India. This species was collected and identified during field sampling in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest, near the city of Guwahati in Assam. It represents a third Indian species of the P. mucronata species group in the subgenus Myrmhopla. Polyrhachis Smith, 1857 is a genus of ants, found widely across the Old-World tropics, with significant diversity across Southeast Asia.

 December 21 is celebrated as "World Saree Day." It is to celebrate the traditional attire that has been integral to South Asian heritage for centuries. Sure, the tradition will continue, and the revival will help lakhs of artisans. It is a win-win situation, elegance on display and livelihood for these weavers.   Sarees are put to good use to make a swing for the young kids to rest on while listening to their mother's lullaby.

National Consumer Rights Day is observed in India every year on December 24. In the e-commerce and delivery era, consumer rights are no longer just about safe products; they are about digital fairness, transparency, and accountability. National Consumer Rights Day is not just a commemoration but a call to action for citizens to be vigilant, informed, and proactive.

Despite women's extensive participation in fields such as global health, education, and social services, significant disparities continue in leadership positions. Representation is necessary, but insufficient. Multilateralism adds the dimension of global influence, collaboration, and institution-building. This observation of "The International Day of Women in Multilateralism" is not merely ceremonial—it is a call to action.