Researchers say satellite data shows that Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2% annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016
2 min read25 Nov 2017From our cities, we can now see only brighter stars. This is part of a worldwide trend of increased light pollution
4 min read29 Jul 2016The night time glow of artificial lights used to be a nuisance mainly affecting astronomers, but in recent years the effects are being felt by casual observers of the night sky as well
2 min read14 Jun 2016Is LED lighting, which is praised for its low energy consumption, actually making light pollution worse?
2 min read14 Aug 2015The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared