Air Pollution: Silent Enemy Of Indian Monuments
Pollutants are chemically reacting with the Red Fort’s sandstone surface, forming black crusts that corrode its iconic red façade. Emissions...
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Why India’s Climate Diplomacy Must Account For Domestic Inequalities
Climate negotiators, researchers, and activists converged in the Amazonian city of Belém for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)...
With A New Identity, The Aravalli Hills Stare At An Uncertain Future
The Supreme Court has adopted a unified definition for the Aravalli hills, which geologists and researchers say ignores the range’s...
What Indigo’s Descent Means For India’s Booming Aviation Sector
The recent crisis involving IndiGo has exposed deep structural problems in India’s aviation sector. What unfolded early this year was...
Jamia Suspends Professor Over Exam Question On Atrocities Against Muslims
What began as a disciplinary action against a Jamia Millia Islamia professor has escalated into a heated debate on academic...
India’s New Rules To Tackle Deepfakes Look Good, But…
In a country obsessed with celebrities, it took an actress, Rashmika Mandanna, to become the victim of a deepfake for...
BIPV: How India’s Buildings Could Be A Big Part Of Its Climate Solution
By 2060, the total floor area of buildings worldwide is expected to double. Most of the expansion will take place...
Oppn Slams Centre’s Bid To Redefine Aravalli Hills
The ancient Aravallis, a weathered spine of stone that has guarded the subcontinent for millennia, have emerged as a fierce...
As Tourism Surges, Lakshadweep Faces A Mounting Waste Crisis
Lakshadweep is facing a worsening waste crisis. Community bins have been removed and garbage now accumulates in open dumping yards...
India’s Food Waste Is Turning Into An Environmental Time Bomb
In Belém, Brazil, the spectacle of COP30 diplomacy has already faded. While the global leaders gathered to trade new promises...
How A 42-Year-Old Massacre Is Returning To Roil The Politics Of Assam
The long-suppressed Tiwari Commission report on the 1983 Nellie massacre has finally been released, but early responses suggest it may...
Grassroots Women Map Air Pollution Hotspots, Spur A Coal Company To Curb Dust
Trained in air quality mapping, grassroots women leaders monitored air quality across 69 sites in rural areas of Bokaro and...
India’s Youth Boom: Promise Or Pressure Point?
India surpassed China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, a demographic milestone that is both cause for optimism...
On MGNREGA, An Open Letter From Global Experts
In a powerful open letter, leading world economists, policymakers, lawyers, and civil society members have voiced strong opposition to the...
How Global Shoe Brands Are Tied To Toxic Tannery Conditions In India
In Ranipet, the air smells of chemicals amid gleaming leather goods bound for Europe. This bustling tannery hub in Tamil...
Local Solution To Farming Woes? Grow A Pear!
Pear cultivation has transformed Netarhat’s rural economy, offering stable incomes and reducing migration among indigenous communities. Despite widespread adoption of...
Shocking! How The Leather Industry Is Polluting A River Basin In Tamil Nadu
The Palar River flows 222 kilometres through Tamil Nadu before draining into the Bay of Bengal near Chennai. A vital...
The Bull Lady Of Kathasamipalayam Dies At 59
The bulls were the first thing visitors noticed. Seven of them, huge and muscled, grazing under acacia trees in the...
Why We Still Don’t Know Who The Rich Are In India
India has detailed systems for measuring poverty. But when it comes to wealth, the data goes dark. Understanding who the...
Delhi’s Toxic Air Rises, So Does The Crackdown On Protesters
Delhi’s air may be growing more toxic by the day — but on Sunday, authorities appeared to view a peaceful...
A Celebration of Philately Leaves Its Stamp On Enthusiasts In MP
The 14th State Level Philatelic Exhibition, MAPPEX-2025, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle, was held in Bhopal from November...
Groundwater Management In South Asia Must Put Farmers First
South Asia accounts for 50% of the groundwater pumped for irrigation globally. The practice has been critical to ensuring food...
Documentaries Rooted In Land, Water & Culture Shine At DIFF
At the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival, three documentaries stood out for the way they portrayed the...
Electoral Roll Revision Is Sparking Widespread Social Anxieties
The Special Intensive Revision of the voters list across 12 Indian states could potentially lead to sharpening of the communal...
Over 100 Journalists Call Sheikh Hasina Verdict ‘Biased’, ‘Non-Transparent’
Hundreds of journalists worldwide have condemned the verdict against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, labeling the International Crimes Tribunal...
