Plant-based diets are better for people, planet

The diet promotes more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts, with only modest amounts of meat, fish, poultry and dairy. Continue reading Plant-based diets are better for people, planet

Hans Sy is MAP 2025 ‘Management Person of the Year’

MANILA, Philippines – Business tycoon and billionaire Hans Sy is the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) 2025 “Management Person of the Year,” making him the 49th recipient of the prestigious award. Sy, chair of China Banking Corp. and SM Prime Holdings Inc.’s executive committee, is recognized for his “lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship, social Continue reading Hans Sy is MAP 2025 ‘Management Person of the Year’

Delhi to approach SC for limited use of ‘green firecrackers’

The Delhi government has said that it will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to use certified “green firecrackers” during Diwali. Continue reading Delhi to approach SC for limited use of ‘green firecrackers’

Delhi to approach SC for limited use of ‘green firecrackers’

The Delhi government has said that it will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to use certified “green firecrackers” during Diwali. Continue reading Delhi to approach SC for limited use of ‘green firecrackers’

Lamy sounds alarm as ocean research community moves to fill knowledge gaps

Pascal Lamy, coordinatator of the Jacques Delors Institutes and chair of the board of the EU Mission on restoring ocean and waters. Photo credits: Thomas Blairon / Pixelshake Significant gaps are appearing in international efforts to address the state of the oceans, according to Pascal Lamy. At a time when, unfortunately, we see the US distancing themselves from ocean action [.] there is a sort of void appearing, the former trade chief said. Continue reading Lamy sounds alarm as ocean research community moves to fill knowledge gaps

West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house; family of 3 dies under debris

Darjeeling and surrounding areas face devastation after heavy rains triggered landslides. At least 7 people have died, 2 are missing, and over 100 rescued by NDRF. Bridge collapse and road closures worsen the crisis. President Murmu expressed grief and urged speedy relief. Continue reading West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house; family of 3 dies under debris

Blackout hits 50k Ukraine homes after Russia attacks

Oleksiy Kuleba, Ukraines deputy prime minister and reconstruction minister, said in a Telegram post on Saturday. Continue reading Blackout hits 50k Ukraine homes after Russia attacks

Hamas close to deciding response to Trump’s Gaza deal, source tells ‘Post’

It is unclear whether or not Trump will enforce the “three or four days” deadline he had previously set. Continue reading Hamas close to deciding response to Trump’s Gaza deal, source tells ‘Post’

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91

Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates. Continue reading Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91