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World Meteorological Day 2023: Understanding the significance of Meteorology

World Meteorological Day 2023: Understanding the significance of Meteorology

Every year March 23 is observed as World Meteorological Day to recognise the services of meteorologists and understand how they help in safeguarding public safety and well-being

Eco Anxiety: Not just the young, climate change is making everyone restless

There is no escaping climate change and its catastrophes. Mumbaikars have been navigating, coping, and fighting in the face of eco anxiety, annually flooding houses, existential dread and alarmist headlines. These are their hopes and concerns

22 March,2023 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

'Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are gaining intensity and that too rapidly'

Mumbai-based climate scientist Sridhar Balasubramanian observes that cyclones such as Tauktae cannot be stopped so the focus should be on reducing the impact. For the future, there is a need to preserve our ecosystem and create a robust climate-resilience framework

22 March,2023 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Water on Earth formed in interstellar space long before Sun: Study

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, astronomers detected gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around the star named 'V883 Orionis' about 1300 light-years away from Earth

21 March,2023 05:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Urgent climate action is the way forward to secure liveable future: IPCC report

The solution lies in climate resilient development. This involves integrating measures to adapt to climate change with actions to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in ways that provide wider benefits

21 March,2023 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Mumbai’s tryst with tigers and the need for conservation plans

Many may not know that Mumbai has a history with tigers. One of the last recorded sightings of the big cat's pug marks here was in 2003 on the border of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. A naturalist who was a part of that exercise recounts the experience, while another highlights the need for conservation in India

21 March,2023 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Why you should care for elephants and here's how you can protect them

Elephants are loved by many but how many of us take the effort to take an initiative to conserve them? Canadian filmmaker and elephant conservationist Patricia Sims, who is the co-founder of World Elephant Day, suggests easy ways to help protect the endangered species - not only at the tourism level but also to prevent human-elephant conflict

21 March,2023 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

World Sparrow Day: How you can help make your Mumbai home suitable for sparrows

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Sparrows are omnipresent but most often than not we may not stop to appreciate them like we would other colourful species of birds. Mid-day Online spoke to city birders to understand why we should celebrate them and how housing colonies are suitable for them

20 March,2023 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

World Sparrow Day 2023: Why you should know about the bird

Sparrows greeting us at our windows and balconies have become a rare sight. Every year, March 20 is celebrated as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the birds and their conservation

19 March,2023 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

How wildlife rescuers are preserving the endangered species of Maharashtra

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The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness about the wild fauna and flora across the globe. Midday Online spoke to wildlife rescuers from Pune to learn about the adventures and challenges of rescuing wildlife animals and birds in Maharashtra

17 March,2023 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Report: Indian companies need to cut down on corporate flying emissions

Of the companies that have targets, only four companies meet the "gold standard", i.e. report air travel emissions and commit to reducing them by 50 per cent or more, by 2025 or sooner

16 March,2023 12:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

'People don’t know what a river is’, say Mumbai experts

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Three experts who have been closely associated with rivers and Mumbai's coastline collectively delve into the issues with river conservation in India

15 March,2023 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Report: Indian companies need to cut down on corporate flying emissions

Report: Indian companies need to cut down on corporate flying emissions

Of the companies that have targets, only four companies meet the "gold standard", i.e. report air travel emissions and commit to reducing them by 50 per cent or more, by 2025 or sooner

16 March,2023 12:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
'People don’t know what a river is’, say Mumbai experts

'People don’t know what a river is’, say Mumbai experts

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Three experts who have been closely associated with rivers and Mumbai's coastline collectively delve into the issues with river conservation in India

15 March,2023 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
'Kartiki, Guneet's Oscar 2023 win is a great achievement for women filmmakers'

'Kartiki, Guneet's Oscar 2023 win is a great achievement for women filmmakers'

Indian filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves and producer Guneet Monga won the Oscar for the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ this year. Mid-day Online spoke to Patricia Sims, Canadian documentary filmmaker and founder of World Elephant Day to share what this achievement means for the pachyderm

14 March,2023 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Elephant Day 2022: ‘As policies improve, human-elephant conflict worsens'

Elephant Day 2022: ‘As policies improve, human-elephant conflict worsens'

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India boasts of close to 30,000 tuskers but even as there are efforts being made to conserve them, man-elephant conflict seems to be a cause for concern. Mid-day Online spoke to Patricia Sims, founder of World Elephant Society, to understand how conservation has changed in the last 10 years since she first instituted the day for elephants

13 March,2023 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Holi 2023: 7 tips to protect your pets during Holi celebrations

Holi 2023: 7 tips to protect your pets during Holi celebrations

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The free-flowing colour play might be fun for you, but can be harmful for animals. Expert shares seven actionable tips that pet parents can follow to ensure their furry friends are taken care of

08 March,2023 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

IN PHOTOS: The hidden adventures of wildlife rescuers in India

Often wildlife gets stuck in arduous situations like falling in a well, getting hit by a car or electrocution. That is where these brave wildlife rescuers jump in and risk their lives to save them. Not only do they nurture and rehabilitate them but also enable them to return to the wild again

23 March,2023 03:36 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Holi 2023: 7 tips to protect your pets during Holi celebrations

Holi 2023: 7 tips to protect your pets during Holi celebrations

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The free-flowing colour play might be fun for you, but can be harmful for animals. Expert shares seven actionable tips that pet parents can follow to ensure their furry friends are taken care of

08 March,2023 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Experts share safe hacks to deal with wildlife animals in human-dominated spaces

Experts share safe hacks to deal with wildlife animals in human-dominated spaces

The suburban areas connected with Sanjay Gandhi National Par have a higher incidence of wildlife as they lie at the periphery of the forest. On World Wildlife Day, Midday Online spoke to Pawan Sharma, a wildlife rescuer from RAWW, an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, to learn about human-wildlife interaction

03 March,2023 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

How to take care of your pets this scorching summer

How to take care of your pets this scorching summer

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Heat exhaustion is commonplace, not just in case of humans but also animals. Your pets may require more attention and care during the ongoing heatwave, so we asked a veterinarian to share expert tips and outline signs of distress

26 February,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Five essential items that every pet parent must have

Five essential items that every pet parent must have

Every new pet owner needs a few key things to keep their pet comfortable, healthy, and happy, from food and water bowls to toys and grooming equipment

21 February,2023 04:54 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Meet Zareen Khan And Her Six Cats | Celebrity Pet Parents

    Meet Zareen Khan And Her Six Cats | Celebrity Pet Parents

    Actress Zareen Khan whose song with Umar Riaz, Eid Ho Jayegi has just been released, introduces mid-day.com to her six pet cat babies. The actress who is an animal lover says if she had more space, she would like to adopt an entire animal kingdom.

    29 April,2022 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai
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