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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
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Delhi Government May Conduct Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is likely to conduct a trial for artificial rain in May as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday.
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How A Brazilian Chief Is Protecting Amazon From Illegal Miners, Loggers
Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire's 1,600-strong community has a two-pronged approach to defending its ancestral homeland: conducting patrols against intruders and teaching Indigenous youth to resist the temptation of getting rich quick.
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'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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4 Degree Celsius Rise In Temperature May Cut Global GDP By 40%: Study
A team of Australian researchers on Tuesday said that 4-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures would cut world GDP by around 40 per cent by 2100 - a sharp increase from previous estimates of around 11 per cent.
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Primark CEO Paul Marchant Resigns After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.
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Funeral Procession For Trees In Dehradun Deforestation Protest
Environmentalists and intellectuals on Sunday took out a tree funeral procession in Dehradun as part of the 'Save Environment Movement 2.0' to protest against the indiscriminate felling of trees for development projects.
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China's Glacial Area Shrinks 26% In 60 Years, 7,000 Glaciers Disappear
China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year.
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Video: South Korea's "Worst Wildfires" Kill 18, Burn Historic Temples, UNESCO Site
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, as multiple blazes broke out in the country's southeastern region over the weekend, causing unprecedented damage.
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14-Year-Old Shot Newark Cop Dead, His Mother Was In 'Bloods Gang'
The teen was raised in an environment rife with criminal activity. His mother, Rabiyah Sorey, 43, has been a known drug dealer on North Ninth Street for years.
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
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Russia's Diplomatic Offensive Ahead Of Raisina Dialogue
The salubrious environs of New Delhi's diplomatic landscape, where many subtle messages are exchanged in quiet diplomatic niceties, are suddenly abuzz with something much more direct - and the Russian embassy isn't shy about amplifying it.
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Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Bill Regulating Coaching Centres With 50+ Students
The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a Bill that aims to regulate the state's coaching institutes and offer students a secure and supportive learning environment, officials said on Saturday.
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Delhi's Petrol Ban For 15-Year-Old Vehicles Explained: All You Need To Know
The announcement to stop refuelling of 15-year-old vehicles in Delhi came from Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
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Working In "Silos": Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
Eight Central ministries have been asked to cooperate to counter climate change following a petition on the matter by an eight-year-old. Issuing notices to the ministries, the Supreme Court said it appeared that the ministries over seeing environment
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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
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Delhi Government May Conduct Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is likely to conduct a trial for artificial rain in May as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday.
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How A Brazilian Chief Is Protecting Amazon From Illegal Miners, Loggers
Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire's 1,600-strong community has a two-pronged approach to defending its ancestral homeland: conducting patrols against intruders and teaching Indigenous youth to resist the temptation of getting rich quick.
-
'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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4 Degree Celsius Rise In Temperature May Cut Global GDP By 40%: Study
A team of Australian researchers on Tuesday said that 4-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures would cut world GDP by around 40 per cent by 2100 - a sharp increase from previous estimates of around 11 per cent.
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Primark CEO Paul Marchant Resigns After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.
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Funeral Procession For Trees In Dehradun Deforestation Protest
Environmentalists and intellectuals on Sunday took out a tree funeral procession in Dehradun as part of the 'Save Environment Movement 2.0' to protest against the indiscriminate felling of trees for development projects.
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China's Glacial Area Shrinks 26% In 60 Years, 7,000 Glaciers Disappear
China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year.
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Video: South Korea's "Worst Wildfires" Kill 18, Burn Historic Temples, UNESCO Site
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, as multiple blazes broke out in the country's southeastern region over the weekend, causing unprecedented damage.
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14-Year-Old Shot Newark Cop Dead, His Mother Was In 'Bloods Gang'
The teen was raised in an environment rife with criminal activity. His mother, Rabiyah Sorey, 43, has been a known drug dealer on North Ninth Street for years.
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
-
Russia's Diplomatic Offensive Ahead Of Raisina Dialogue
The salubrious environs of New Delhi's diplomatic landscape, where many subtle messages are exchanged in quiet diplomatic niceties, are suddenly abuzz with something much more direct - and the Russian embassy isn't shy about amplifying it.
-
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Bill Regulating Coaching Centres With 50+ Students
The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a Bill that aims to regulate the state's coaching institutes and offer students a secure and supportive learning environment, officials said on Saturday.
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Delhi's Petrol Ban For 15-Year-Old Vehicles Explained: All You Need To Know
The announcement to stop refuelling of 15-year-old vehicles in Delhi came from Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
-
Working In "Silos": Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
Eight Central ministries have been asked to cooperate to counter climate change following a petition on the matter by an eight-year-old. Issuing notices to the ministries, the Supreme Court said it appeared that the ministries over seeing environment
