In May, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released its “Global Land Outlook” report, which focused on the…
Amid escalating environmental challenges, India’s transport sector has emerged as a significant contributor to the country’s carbon footprint, accounting for…
Air pollution is a major environmental and health concern globally. In India, 1.67 million deaths were attributed to air pollution…
Teenage girls who are married are potentially at a higher risk of suicide than any other group in India, research…
The lyrical snippet “Powder ki Lino ka Rakhega Kaun Hisaab”, which translates to “who will keep tabs on the use of powder lines”,…
Chendamangalam’s handloom represents a rich cultural heritage that is at risk because of environmental factors, economic challenges and inadequate government…
Environmental justice scholar Arpitha Kodiveri’s book “Governing Forests” critically examines India’s forest laws to show how the state uses them…
While much of India was reeling under intense and prolonged heat, the tiny northeastern state of Sikkim recently faced flash…
After decades of progress, women's rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties that seek to restore conservative…
With the Indian election done, the legacy of Narendra Modi’s campaigning and his style of politics finds ground in Europe.…
Dev Prasad Ahirwar, a 54-year-old migrant worker posted as a security guard, is one among hundreds exposed to the extreme…
Whenever explanations have been sought for the radicalisation of Muslim youngsters, religious texts or practices specific to Muslim societies have…
There are high expectations that AI can help solve complex issues around sustainability and climate but we must beware the…
The suicide of an 18-year-old student the day after results were declared for India’s hyper-competitive National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)…
One of the more enduring images from the iconic film from the 1950s, Do Bigha Zameen, was its poster showing…
On Saturday, June 29, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, called for a judiciary free of any political bias, and…
June is the month where LGBTQ+ pride is celebrated globally. It is a moment of recognition, visibility, and continued fight…
As Israel’s offensive in Gaza rages on, people across the entire Gaza Strip find themselves in increasingly dire circumstances, with…
Grazing cattle has traditionally been a major source of livelihood, particularly for forest dwelling communities. Experts say that this ban…
In the past two months, Delhi and the National Capital Region has experienced extreme heat with multiple heat waves and…
The combined impact of air pollution and heatwaves can be far more severe than individual impacts, as various reactions between…
Mumbai is unique among coastal cities. It’s not only surrounded by the Arabian Sea it also has four rivers —…
Julian Assange has reached a deal with the United States Department of Justice to allow him to return to Australia…
Researchers have identified a feedback loop between drought, soil desiccation and carbon dioxide emissions that can accelerate climate change effects.…
More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we…
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