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What is a 'worm moon' and does it still mark the start of spring?

What is a 'worm moon' and does it still mark the start of spring?

The worm moon may be losing its significance, as climate change leads to wetter summers and milder winters in much of the world, opines Kevin Richard Butt from the University of Central Lancashire

27 March,2024 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mexico battles big forest fires in 15 states

Mexico battles big forest fires in 15 states

A preliminary estimate of the affected area reached more than 3,500 acres (1,421 hectares), the commission wrote on the social platform X

27 March,2024 07:45 AM IST | Nogales | Agencies
It’s second nature

It’s second nature

Rocky Singh of Highway on My Plate fame has travelled as much in pursuit of nature as he has for his notorious devotion to food. He now has an ornithological archive of images of more than two thousand species

24 March,2024 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Sucheta Chakraborty
First-time voters in Maharashtra consider climate action a key poll issue

First-time voters in Maharashtra consider climate action a key poll issue

The survey titled 'Perception of First-Time Voters (aged 18-22 years) on Climate Education in India' revealed that 52.2 per cent of respondents advocate for climate education as the government's most effective strategy to combat the climate crisis

23 March,2024 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Learn about India's lesser-known green heroes in new book for children, adults

Learn about India's lesser-known green heroes in new book for children, adults

Celebrate some of India’s most resilient, lesser-known green heroes in a new book for children that grown-ups should also read

23 March,2024 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Environmentalists demand stricter enforcement of laws on Holi

Environmentalists demand stricter enforcement of laws on Holi

Ahead of Holi celebrations, green activists of Agra have demanded effective steps by the Agra Municipal Corporation to ensure that environmental pollution on Holi was minimised through the use of eco-friendly colours and firewood

22 March,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
World Water Day 2024: Take this quiz to check how much you know about water

World Water Day 2024: Take this quiz to check how much you know about water

On World Water Day, we’ve curated a quiz about the most precious and common substance found on our planet. Let’s see how well you fare

22 March,2024 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
His laidback nature is irritating

His laidback nature is irritating

Asking her is the best way to sort out any misunderstanding. As for awkwardness, that should be temporary if your friendship is strong enough

19 March,2024 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Love
Earth Hour 2024: 60 minutes to sustainable actions

Earth Hour 2024: 60 minutes to sustainable actions

In a unique way, the Earth Hour India 2024 champions, Sudarsan Pattnaik, Ranveer Brar, Peepal Baba, Radhika Khandelwal and Shivang Mehta, encourage all to spend 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet

18 March,2024 10:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Summer sips to stir up this National Cocktail Day

Summer sips to stir up this National Cocktail Day

Are you a cocktail enthusiast who likes experimenting? Mixologists share 3-step cocktail recipes that are simple, and freshening in equal measure

18 March,2024 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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