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Delhi: Sale of glue traps stopped across markets after PETA India's appeal

Delhi: Sale of glue traps stopped across markets after PETA India's appeal

In September 2023, the Delhi government banned the manufacture, sale and use of glue pads, following which PETA appealed to various stores across Delhi to stop the sale of glue traps

05 July,2024 05:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Low rainfall and high CO2 can affect India's biodiversity hotspots: Study

Low rainfall and high CO2 can affect India's biodiversity hotspots: Study

Even as greenhouse gases are increasing unprecedentedly, it can decrease rainfall in the equatorial region and affect India's biodiversity hotspots, according to a new study

04 July,2024 12:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Protecting the environment is everyone’s job

Protecting the environment is everyone’s job

It is always heartening when green preservation efforts include politicians and top-tier decision makers. For too long, environment has seen a push ’n’ pull between NGOs, some activists, and politicians, at times builders with a political lobby

04 July,2024 04:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Plastic Free July: The overlooked plastics in your life and how to go green

Mid-Day Premium Plastic Free July: The overlooked plastics in your life and how to go green

Plastic Free July: Plastic bags and containers are the obvious items under scrutiny while taking into account the plastic waste we generate. However, other everyday plastic items escape our attention. Eco-champions, who have adopted a low-waste lifestyle, share ways and alternatives to manage the use of such products

02 July,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Monsoon brings surge in dengue cases: Doctors advise caution, early detection

Monsoon brings surge in dengue cases: Doctors advise caution, early detection

The doctors called for maintaining adequate hydration levels due to fluid loss due to fever, vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances

01 July,2024 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Alia Bhatt: I avoid giving parenting advice as everyone’s journey is different

Alia Bhatt: I avoid giving parenting advice as everyone’s journey is different

Actor Alia Bhatt turned into a storyteller with the recent launch of her debut book, "Ed Finds a Home." In a candid chat with this writer, we discuss the book’s genesis, Raha's impact on her writing and future plans for the "Ed-a-Mamma" series

01 July,2024 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Here are 6 workplace buzzwords you need to know in 2024

Here are 6 workplace buzzwords you need to know in 2024

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, it has changed the way the world looks at the workplace. While work-from-home became a buzzword early on, there are so many more that have got added to the list, and mid-day.com decodes some of the most trending ones till now in this year

29 June,2024 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Exploring the potential impact of microplastics on your health

Mid-Day Premium Exploring the potential impact of microplastics on your health

Medical expert answers the most commonly asked questions the potential health risks associated with microplastics

29 June,2024 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Delhi rains: Bhupender Yadav blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

Delhi rains: Bhupender Yadav blames plastic waste, slams local govt's inaction

The Safdarjung Observatory, the city's primary weather station, recorded 228.1 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Friday, more than three times the June rainfall average of 74.1 mm and the highest for the month in at least 16 years

28 June,2024 02:07 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mental health experts share tips for supporting LGBTQ+ students

Mid-Day Premium Mental health experts share tips for supporting LGBTQ+ students

With pride month coming to an end, mental health experts share with us guidelines to develop effective strategies to foster inclusivity for queer folks right at school

27 June,2024 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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