Behind The Shimmer, The Toxic Story Of Mica And Forever Chemicals
Mica, used for glitter in cosmetic products, is linked to illegal mining in India that…
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How American Capitalism Is Being Remade By State Power
Is the Trump administration trying to reshape American capitalism? Recent moves by Washington, such as…
Bogey Of ‘Illegal Migration’ & Weaponisation Of Indigeneity
The issue of so-called “illegal migration” in Assam must be situated within a layered historical,…
Artificial Intelligence Has A Hidden Water Cost
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water – a…
Street Dogs In The Spotlight As Rabies Deadline Comes Closer
In August, the Supreme Court reignited the national debate on managing street dog populations, highlighting…
Dismay As Delhi High Court Dismisses Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, Others
On Tuesday afternoon, a bench of Justices Naveen Chawla and Shailender Kaur dismissed the bail…
Two Decades After Civil Unrest, Wildlife Makes A Steady Recovery
Between the late 1980s and early 2000s, civil unrest impacted wildlife in Assam’s Manas National…
Orwell’s Opposition To Fascism Was Rooted In His Support For Workers
George Orwell’s dystopian novels “Animal Farm” and “1984” have remained popular in the U.S. ever…
India All Set To Participate In The World Cup For Trash Collection
India is set to participate in the Spogomi World Cup in Japan for the second…
Can India’s Disaster Preparedness Be Termed As Inclusive Enough?
A new study notes that among vulnerable populations, people with disabilities (PWDs) are often disproportionately…
Bihar Polls: Vote Theft Vs Illegal Immigration
The electoral slugfest in the north Indian state of Bihar seems to be headed for…
‘Violence Cannot Stand Before Non-Violence’
As the Voter Adhikar Yatra enters its final phase, the Congress party has faced a…
Despite Dams & Water Schemes, Tribal Villages Live With Drought
Tribal women in Maharashtra’s Melghat region walk several kilometres uphill every day to access water…
For Scores Of Consumers In UP, Rooftop Solar Panel Dreams Turn Sour
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has set an ambitious target for rooftop solar under the PM Surya…
Why Do Cloudbursts Occur And How Can Risks Be Reduced?
A cloudburst is an extreme weather event defined by the IMD as sudden rainfall of…
‘Confidential’ Report On Great Nicobar Island Plan Challenged
A recent submission in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has challenged the confidential status of…
How India’s Stance Helped Scuttle The Global Plastics Treaty
India has opposed limits on the production of primary virgin plastic in the name of…
‘PM Modi Bowed To Trump, Stopped Op Sindoor Within 5 Hours’
On Wednesday, August 27, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister…
Brain Drain To Brain Gain: Reclaiming Scientific Talent From The US
As American politics casts a long shadow over its reservoir of scientific talent, India, a…
Himalayan Governments Must Put Springs On The Agenda
In a small Himalayan village in the northern Indian district of Pithoragarh, I came face-to-face…
‘Why Weren’t Nuclear Energy Bills Tabled In The Monsoon Session?’
On August 26, the Congress party expressed significant concerns regarding the government’s commitment to amend…
Ch’garh Ethanol Push Sparks Concerns About Food Security, Environment, Health
Chhattisgarh, widely known as the ‘rice bowl of India’ has received government approval for several…
Protecting India’s Geriatric Population From The Rising Heat Burden
This year, around 2,300 people died during the heatwave that affected 12 major European cities between…
Should Animals Also Be ‘Persons’ In Law?
The recent Supreme Court judgment directing municipal authorities to remove stray dogs from the streets…
Adopting A Whole-System Approach To Cooling In A Warming World
Extreme heat in India is increasingly frequent and severe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations like informal…