Environment Conservation

In a bid to lower carbon footprint, a group of Indian designers turns food waste into haute couture

Orange peel, lotus stems, betel nut husks, rose petals, sugarcane, pineapples, coffee grounds, eucalyptus and even fish scales are no longer just food or waste. They are the fashion frontline in combatting climate change.

The Friday List: From a Voot Select series shot during the lockdown to Atlas Obscura's talk on wax carving, your weekly calendar of virtual events

Every Friday, we'll bring you a curated list of online experiences — performances, talks, tours, screenings — to mark on your weekly calendar.

Railway to introduce more solar-powered coaches to boost environmental conservation

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on 14 July said more solar-powered coaches will be inducted in the railway's fleet.

Need to strike balance between environment conservation, development, says Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday underlined the need to strike a balance between environment conservation and development, saying both are equally important for the survival of humanity.