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How The Word ‘Voodoo’ Became A Racial Slur

For decades, it has been common for people to throw around terms like “voodoo politics,” “voodoo economics,” “voodoo science” and…

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Long Dry Weather Hits J&K’s Forests, Glaciers And Water Bodies

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing dry weather over the past six weeks, posing a significant threat to the region’s…

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Is Poverty Really Decreasing In India?

Around 248 million people living in India escaped multidimensional poverty in the past nine years, according to a report by…

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Where Do Israel & Hamas Get Their Weapons?

The fighting continues between the Israel and Hamas in and around Gaza. The death tolls continue to rise, but where…

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PM Modi’s Political Motives Behind Ram Temple Consecration

Pronouncing the fulfilment of “the dream that many have cherished for years”, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a…

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“BJP Talks About Lord Ram, Not About Sita As It Is Anti-Women”

Attacking the BJP for attempting to politicise religion ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and Bengal…

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New Coal Mines Add Question Mark To India’s Climate Commitments

At COP28, on 9 December, 2023, India’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav affirmed the country’s “trust and confidence”…

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Urban Agriculture Isn’t As Climate-Friendly As It Seems

Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities…

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Unravelling Antarctica’s Sea Ice Puzzle

Sea ice around the Antarctic has shrunk and is responding to the atmosphere differently. The challenge is to work out…

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Why Sportswear Still Lags On Sustainability

Have you ever wondered what becomes of your old sports shoes? We might wear them for a year, then throw…

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How Traditional Artisans Toy With Modernity

The Channapatna toy-making tradition, bearing a distinctive Persian influence, traces its roots back to the 18th century and is known…

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Israel Is Now Among World’s Leading Jailers Of Journalists

Israel has emerged as one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists, according to a newly released census compiled by…

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Pressures On Gaddi Community Pose Threat To Biodiversity, Livelihoods

Located in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Thanpattan is a vast pastureland, home to the indigenous Gaddi herder community…

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‘One Nation, One Election Will Damage Idea Of Parliamentary Democracy’

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that "holding simultaneous elections in the country will damage the basic structure of…

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Balancing Selfishness And Fairness: Insights From Brain Research

We've all been there. You're dying to grab that last piece of cake on the table during an office meeting,…

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Climate Change Threatens Labour Productivity In India: Study

Climate change could significantly impact labour productivity in countries like India and Pakistan by the end of the century. A…

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Living With Wildlife In Urban Indian Spaces

A review of published literature on human-wildlife interactions in Asia, including India, reveals that urban Asia is undergoing rapid land…

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Politics Isn’t For Women? Busting Some Myths

Over the years, India has seen several women leaders in its politics. However, in a nation with a population of…

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A Playbook To Help Fight Disinformation About Migrants

When it comes to disinformation about migrants, the effects are felt most keenly in communities. So, when it comes to…

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People Everywhere Are Tracked — Some More Than Others

American Amara Majeed was accused of terrorism by the Sri Lankan police in 2019. Robert Williams was arrested outside his…

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Stronger Ties With S Asian Govts: India’s Gains, Minorities’ Losses?

India’s regional politics are shifting. It is seeking to strengthen ties with South Asian ruling elites, including in Nepal and…

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Climate Change May Claim 14.5 Million Lives By 2050: WEF

According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report published recently, climate change threatens to cause an additional 14.5 million deaths…

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Explainer: What Are Ecological Droughts?

India recognises and monitors three types of drought – meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural. Now, some researchers are calling for the…

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The Principles Of Civilian Immunity In War

About 1 in 100 Gazans have been killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, according to the Palestinian Ministry…

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Climate Change Response: A Village Nurtures Traditional Food Systems

The once-predominant reliance on traditional crops such as white corn and millets in the Tamil Nadu village of Kuralkuttai underwent…

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