Bhalchandra Chorghade

Navi Mumbai: Fresh scientific tests have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating health of DPS Flamingo Lake at Nerul in Navi Mumbai with polluted creek water entering the wetland during high tides emerging as a major threat to the fragile ecosystem that forms part of the Ramsar-listed Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS). The latest laboratory analysis of water collected from the tidal inflow channel has revealed contamination levels far exceeding permissible standards, adding to...

AI generated image Mumbai: The Union government’s push for ethanol-blended petrol is increasingly facing scrutiny from environmental experts, economists and consumer groups. One of the biggest concerns is the diversion of agricultural resources towards fuel production. Critics argue that using food crops such as maize, rice and sugarcane for ethanol could affect food availability and influence prices over time. As demand for ethanol rises, farmers may be encouraged to prioritise crops linked...

Indian sport lost one of its finest champions on June 12, 2026, with the untimely passing of shooting legend and coach Jaspal Rana at the age of 49. His death has left a void that will be difficult to fill, not only in Indian shooting but in the hearts of countless athletes, admirers and young dreamers who looked up to him as a symbol of excellence, discipline and perseverance. Born in the hills of Uttarakhand, Rana emerged as a prodigious talent at an age when most children are still...