Over 200 Scientists Say The Southern Ocean Is In Trouble
While the Southern Ocean around Antarctica has been warming for decades, the annual extent of…
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People Angry As Modi Govt Failed To Control Rising Prices: Congress
On Saturday, the Congress said that the Modi government has failed to control rising prices…
What If ‘Artificial Persons’ Ran Businesses?
Only “persons” can engage with the legal system – for example, by signing contracts or…
Poor Governance Burdens Indian Cities: Survey
India’s urban governance is ill-prepared to deal with the impacts of unprecedented expansion that is…
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Violence Serves None Yet Keeps Raging
These past few weeks have seen extreme violence in the Middle East. The spectre of…
Including Indigenous Perspectives On Equitable Forest Mgmt
The indigenous peoples’ engagements with forests are based on respect, responsibility, trust and relationships whereas…
The Biggest Thief Of Native American Wealth Was The US Govt
Director Martin Scorsese’s new movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” tells the true story of…
COP28: We Need Accountability, Not Leadership From Oil Companies
In his masterful polemic, Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, the…
Oppn Slams Govt Over NCERT Push To Replace ‘India’ With ‘Bharat’
On Wednesday, October 25, Congress and other Opposition parties slammed the Central government over the…
Should The Ukraine War Be Called A ‘Tragedy’?
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to cause unspeakable, unimaginable suffering. By now, the word “tragedy”…
Cost Barrier For Cutting-Edge Carbon Solution
Direct air capture of carbon dioxide faces political and technological challenges but ambitious targets have…
A Renewed Life For Past Ganesha Idols
Following an effort to encourage a zero-waste celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, a network of organisations…
Energy Transition In India Requires A Delicate Balancing Act
There are less than 40 days to go until the Conference of Parties (COP28). This…
Israel’s Occupation Of Palestinian Lands Has To End, But How?
Notwithstanding a brief period of hope in the mid-1990s, successive Israeli governments have long held…
The Role Of Caste In Shaping Water Access Is Overlooked In India
Independence Day-eve this year marked the death of little Indra Meghwal, a nine-year-old Dalit boy…
Moitra Claims To Have Turned Down Two Adani Offers For Truce
Mahua Moitra, the beleaguered member of Lok Sabha from the All India Trinamool Congress, finally…
Energy Justice Is Key To Global Net Zero Action
Achieving net zero emissions requires compromise but energy justice for all needs to be at…
Can Israel And Hamas Be Held To Account For Crimes Against Civilians?
International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars…
Climate Solutions Are Already In Our Nature
From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions….
Infrastructure Deficits And The High Risk Of Destruction From Disasters
The annual average loss of infrastructure and buildings, due to natural disasters and climate change,…
Nearly 493,000 Women, Girls Impacted In Gaza: UN Women
Nearly 493,000 women and girls have already been displaced from their homes in Gaza, following…
‘Plastic Credits’: Are Companies Greenwashing Or Reducing Waste?
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits”, allowing them to offset every ton of…
Why Indian Girls Are Less Engaged In Politics Than Indian Boys
The Big Idea Girls in India report being less interested and engaged in politics than…
KKHH: Decoding 25 Yrs Of The Illusory Appeal Of Conformism
The cult romantic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has just completed 25 years this year….
India’s Clean Energy Goals May Widen Regional Disparities
India’s renewable energy targets could exacerbate regional disparities, with states rich in solar and wind…