As Climate Changes, Milk Industry Struggles
On a humid, late-July day this year, Chandan Singh went to milk his buffaloes, only…
Pratirodh
Environmental Laws ‘Given Pass’ In Kashmir’s Tourism Drive
The Gurez Valley lies on the Indian side of the Line of Control, which separates…
Han Kang: South Korean Author Wins The 2024 Nobel For Literature
It’s often the case that when poets write novels, they deliver arrestingly vivid and nimble…
The Empty Slogan Of ‘Never Again’
For a year, the world has watched as more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed…
Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs On Hope
At 9.30pm every night, a poorly-lit, 12-coach train pulls out of Bathinda station in Punjab…
This Diet Change Can Help The Planet
Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is…
Nobel Peace Prize To Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors’ Group
The 2024 Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organisation created by…
Cancer: The Hidden Hazard In The Construction Industry
Construction work is the second largest industry in India, employing more than 74 million workers….
Ratan Tata: A Rare, Compassionate Industrialist
Ratan Tata, who has died at the age of 86, was a giant of global industry, whose…
Arsenic Kills By Stealth In India’s Villages
Public health interventions have been few and far between to check the continuing ravages of…
Cancer: The Hidden Hazard In The Construction Industry
Construction work has been linked to many types of cancer. But more research is needed…
Gaza War Deaths: The Story Behind The Nos.
Identifying every person killed in the conflict is an extremely difficult process – and vital…
Gaza And The Rise Of Global South Diplomacy
Western diplomacy has tied itself in knots over Israel. It may herald the end of…
The Memoir Of A Mountaineer-Geologist
The book, Breaking Rocks and Barriers, chronicles the life of Sudipta Sengupta, a mountaineer and…
When Books Sink Underwater In Assam
Assam’s annual floods pose a challenge for students commuting to schools and cause damage to…
Almost 20 Years After The Tsunami, Andaman’s Mangroves Are Still Changing
After the 2004 tsunami, mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are still changing. A…
How Israel Is Destroying Its Own Reputation
Former US national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski warned in 2002 that Israel was losing its…
Conserving Old Ways In A New World
Despite the growing global acknowledgment of indigenous knowledge and practices in conservation, there is a…
Sonam Wangchuk & Others Stopped, Detained, Then Released
Over 150 citizens from Ladakh marched from Leh to Delhi, to highlight demands for statehood…
Is The J&K Poll A Quest For Political Agency?
In the run-up to its first assembly election in 10 years, Jammu and Kashmir is…
A Journey To The Dark Side Of Greenwashing
As the climate challenge becomes more acute, consumer habits are changing. Survey after survey says…
The Audacity Of Kamala Harris’ Laughter
Just when the summer uproar over Donald Trump calling his potential rival “Laffin’ Kamala” and…
How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that…
Goa Mining: New Regime, Bigger Challenges
The central and state governments have fast-tracked iron ore mining resumption in Goa Transportation of…
Kashmir’s Dal Lake, Chinar Trees Under Threat
While Kashmir continues to be a popular tourist destination, the increasing pollution is affecting its…