Uncertainty Looms Over Weather-Weary Kerala Weavers
Chendamangalam’s handloom represents a rich cultural heritage that is at risk because of environmental factors, economic challenges and inadequate government...
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Who Are The True Stewards Of The Forests?
Environmental justice scholar Arpitha Kodiveri’s book “Governing Forests” critically examines India’s forest laws to show how the state uses them...
Protecting The Vulnerable From The Monsoon’s Flood Of Diseases
While much of India was reeling under intense and prolonged heat, the tiny northeastern state of Sikkim recently faced flash...
In Year Of Elections, Can Women’s Rights Drive Change?
After decades of progress, women's rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties that seek to restore conservative...
From Delhi To Paris, Did Modi Trigger The Right Wing Wave?
With the Indian election done, the legacy of Narendra Modi’s campaigning and his style of politics finds ground in Europe....
Surviving A Heat Stroke, Against All Odds
Dev Prasad Ahirwar, a 54-year-old migrant worker posted as a security guard, is one among hundreds exposed to the extreme...
Of South Asian Islam And The Red Herring Of Radicalisation
Whenever explanations have been sought for the radicalisation of Muslim youngsters, religious texts or practices specific to Muslim societies have...
Four Ways To Make AI Work For Sustainability
There are high expectations that AI can help solve complex issues around sustainability and climate but we must beware the...
The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams
The suicide of an 18-year-old student the day after results were declared for India’s hyper-competitive National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)...
Why Small Farmers In India Remain Anxious About The Monsoon
One of the more enduring images from the iconic film from the 1950s, Do Bigha Zameen, was its poster showing...
Judiciary Must Be Absolutely Pure, Free Of Any Political Bias: Mamata
On Saturday, June 29, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, called for a judiciary free of any political bias, and...
Q&A: LGBTQ+ Rights & Environmental Justice With Activist Aurélien Guilabert
June is the month where LGBTQ+ pride is celebrated globally. It is a moment of recognition, visibility, and continued fight...
Gazans’ Extreme Hunger Could Leave Its Mark On Future Generations
As Israel’s offensive in Gaza rages on, people across the entire Gaza Strip find themselves in increasingly dire circumstances, with...
Tamil Nadu’s Grazing Ban Threatens Rights Of Forest Dwellers
Grazing cattle has traditionally been a major source of livelihood, particularly for forest dwelling communities. Experts say that this ban...
Extreme Heat Compounds Vulnerabilities In Low Income Areas
In the past two months, Delhi and the National Capital Region has experienced extreme heat with multiple heat waves and...
Unified Action Needed To Tackle Extreme Heat And Air Pollution
The combined impact of air pollution and heatwaves can be far more severe than individual impacts, as various reactions between...
Why Indian Cities Flood During Monsoon Rains
Mumbai is unique among coastal cities. It’s not only surrounded by the Arabian Sea it also has four rivers —...
Julian Assange Will Be Freed After Striking Plea Deal With US
Julian Assange has reached a deal with the United States Department of Justice to allow him to return to Australia...
How Droughts And Worsening Soil Health Can Increase Carbon Emissions
Researchers have identified a feedback loop between drought, soil desiccation and carbon dioxide emissions that can accelerate climate change effects....
Shocker: Species Extinction Is Spreading Faster Than Research
More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we...
74% Indians Support Wealth Tax On Super Rich, Climate Reforms: Survey
A survey has revealed that 68 percent of people in G20 countries, including 74 percent in India, support the idea...
Expanding Refugee Protection For A Changing Climate
The impacts of climate change and disasters on the displacement of people amount to one of the biggest challenges of...
Experiments With Parametric Insurance To Cut Costs Of Disasters
State governments and organisations are increasingly experimenting with parametric insurance to cope with losses from natural disasters. Unlike regular insurance...
Refugees In Transit Flee One Crisis For Another
Rohingya who sought refuge in Bangladesh are boarding boats to Indonesia. But with a new destination comes new challenges. For...
Climate Change May Worsen Floods In Mumbai And Chennai
For all flood-prone cities of India, there is an urgent need to develop flood inundation maps. Although Bollywood films are...
