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  Lakshadweep in crisis: Researchers find widespread bleaching of coral reefs due to marine heatwaves

  India | May 07, 2024 13:41 IST

  Coral bleaching refers to when the reefs undergo stress due to warm water and expel algae in their tissues, causing them to turn white. The study says that such bleaching in Lakshadweep has risen to unprecedented levels due to marine heatwaves, causing abnormally high water temperatures.

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  Shanties are ecological problem: Sheila Dikshit

  Politics | June 28, 2013 16:42 IST

  New Delhi, June 28: Delhi needs to provide for large numbers of migrants, and still be watchful so there are no major calamities, Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit said Friday while addressing a seminar in the