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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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In The ‘Big Tent’ Of Free Speech, Can You Be Too Open-Minded?

People often extol the virtue of open-mindedness, but can there be too much of a good thing? As a college…

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Rahul Gandhi Says Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Is Ideological, Value-Based

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on the third day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, intensified his critique of the ruling…

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Climate Crisis: 2023 Hottest Year, Earth Shatters Global Temp Record

Earth last year shattered global annual heat records, flirted with the world's agreed-upon warming threshold and showed more signs of…

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5 Micro-Greening Opportunities In Low-Income Urban Settlements

Climate change-induced events such as heat waves and floods severely impact the quality of life in urban areas. It can…

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Editors Guild Terms Draft Broadcast Services Bill ‘Excessively Intrusive’

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns that the draft Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, circulated by the government,…

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Scientists Say Worse Is To Come As Himalayan Snow Ceases

Vikram Katoch is visibly worried: the vast valley of Lahaul-Spiti in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is almost…

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Lessons On How To Fight For Peace In Middle East From MLK Jr.

Since the onset of Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza and the West Bank after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack,…

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A Heatwave In Antarctica? You Read That Right!

Climate scientists don’t like surprises. It means our deep understanding of how the climate works isn’t quite as complete as…

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How Climate Change Affects Mental Health

It’s unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. These include increasing temperatures, more frequent and…

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Tamil Nadu Received Record-Breaking Monsoon Rain: Here’s Why

During the northeast monsoon of 2023, Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts witnessed record-breaking rainfall. Experts point to the erratic…

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With Over 1,000 Child Amputees, Gaza Looking At Grisly Record

Eleven-year-old Noor is among hundreds of kids who have had their legs amputated in Gaza since the start of the…

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Why Israel And Hezbollah Are Eager To Avoid A Full-Blown War

The killing of a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on Jan. 8, 2024, has raised concern that the conflict between Israel and…

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Israel Genocide Charge: What Power Does ICJ Really Have?

South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International Court of Justice…

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Lurking Behind Lantana, A ‘Devil’ Is Spreading In The Mountains

Labelled a ‘High Concern Invasive Species’, invading moist grasslands and evergreen forests, the Crofton weed is rapidly establishing itself in…

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How Useful Is The Air Quality Index?

Imagine you’re walking through polluted city streets. Despite wearing a N95 mask, you can still smell the smoky, sulphuric, gassy,…

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How 2023’s Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods Around The World

2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how…

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