Remember Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, a comic satire, directed by Kundan Shah and produced by National Film Development Corporation, in 1983? It was a scathing commentary on corrupt politics and degenerate society. Four decades later, maybe the time is ripe for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron 2.0. Allow me to explain why.
The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp (HCBC), held from May 2-13, 2024, at Everest Base Camp, organized a session focusing on the impacts of climate change in the region.
The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region.
Marine heatwaves are events where ocean temperatures rise to extreme levels and hold steady for at least five days. These heat waves, that occur over the ocean, are likely to extend to 220-250 days a year by 2050, warns a new study. With increasing marine heatwaves, cyclones can intensify, putting fisheries and people living along the coastline, at risk, reports Mongabay India writer Nidhi Jamwal