India’s Ascent In A Tariff-Stricken World
US President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” salvo of tariffs has roiled the world and, despite subsequent announcements of...
Month: April 2025
India’s Forests Are Disappearing, Just Not On Paper It Seems
On the afternoon of March 30, bulldozers rolled into Kancha Gachibowli, a lush, 400-acre tract of forested land in Hyderabad,...
Rajasthan’s Farming Families Are Being Pushed Into Debt, Distress, Migration
Rajasthan is one of India’s top users of groundwater for irrigation, mainly because of water-intensive crops like wheat, even though...
Can Muslims Be Part Of Hindu Religious Trusts, SC Asks Centre
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India engaged in a significant discussion regarding the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment)...
Trump’s Tariff Threats Could Be Opportunity For India’s Services Sector
The global war of words that was sparked by US President Donald Trump is threatening to turn into an all-out...
Enough Vacancies But Not Enough Judges: Ex-SC Judge Madan Lokur
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur expressed serious concerns about the state of the judiciary in India during...
Prioritising Accessibility Of Differently-Abled People As A Right
An accessibility audit conducted by the Punjab University a few months ago revealed shocking details of apathy towards people with physical disabilities:...
Our Coal Phasedown Needs A More Balanced Socio-Economic Framework
India still relies on the labour-intensive coal sector and coal-based thermal power plants to meet most of its electricity demand...
Safeguarding Indian Cities From Heat
Indian cities face rising heat risks due to rapid urbanisation, loss of green cover, and unplanned development. Urban heat disproportionately...
Telangana Green Crusader D Ramaiah No More
Daripalli Ramaiah, known for planting trees in Telangana, passed away at 87 in Khammam; his last rites were held on...
Preventing Violence Against Women’s Bodies Due To Greed And Prejudice
-Prerna was in her mid-thirties. She had started showing what looked like a baby bump. On investigation, they detected a...
On Stage: How The Plight Of Migrants Comes Alive In Indian Theatre
Theatre in India continues to reflect on the migrants and their social, economic, cultural, emotional and psychological plight. As in...
Can ChatGPT Understand Who We Are?
One of the most enduring human needs is the desire to be understood. From ancient philosophy to modern psychology, this...
Bad Learner Trump Sows Seeds Of Recession
In much the same way as in the 1930s which saw the Great Depression, US President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten...
‘Where Has The Rs 10,000 Crore Disappeared?’ Rahul Asks PM Modi
On April 11, 2024, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched a scathing critique of Prime...
When Women Stand Guard For The Forest
In August 2023, 108 women joined Kaziranga National Park in Assam as forest guards called Van Durgas. The Van Durgas...
Explainer: What Is Blue Economy?
The blue economy is an economic philosophy that focuses on the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources for economic...
Muslim Leaders And States Push Back Against Waqf Amendment Act
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act "as soon...
Between Borders And Bias: The Arab-Muslim Community Of Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu, a city in Brazil’s Paraná state, is a major centre for migration. Situated at the Triple Frontier,...
Forest Row Spotlights The Diminishing Value Of Urban Green Patches
The Telangana government moots an eco-park in place of the University of Hyderabad, in response to growing protests against the...
‘Do We Have To Eat Dhoklas And Chant Jai Shri Ram?’ – Mahua Moitra
The Delhi Police are set to initiate an investigation following claims made by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on...
Arid AP’s Water Gains Risk Drying Up Under Cash Crop Pressures
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh shifted from monocropping to crop diversification, with micro-irrigation reducing water use. Despite this, cash crops dominate...
AI Isn’t What We Should Be Worried About, It’s The Humans Controlling It
In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence. His concerns were not based on any...
Commentary: Memory, Nationalism And Shifting Identity In Bangladesh
Memory plays a central role in shaping nationalism, particularly in post-colonial states where historical trauma serves as a foundation for...
Relief For Medha Patkar: Court Reduces Fine & Waives Jail Term
On April 8, social activist Medha Patkar received a significant reprieve from a Delhi court concerning a long-standing defamation case...
