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Living between coal and solar: In post-mining Rajhara, people are rebuilding around water
Energy

Living between coal and solar: In post-mining Rajhara, communities rebuild around water

Pubarun Basu
9 min read
As mining recedes, abandoned pits are becoming sources of irrigation and livelihood, even as coal remains central to household energy and survival
India’s sudden baby bust
Health

India’s sudden baby bust

DTE Staff
Fertility has fallen below replacement level. Explore how quickly the shift happened, where it differs, and what families say is behind their choices.
Bay of Bengal depression weakens, but rain threat spreads across India and Nepal
Climate Change

Bay of Bengal depression weakens, but rain threat spreads across India and Nepal

DTE Staff
2 min read
IMD issues orange to red alerts as inland states brace for intense showers, flash floods and waterlogging
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Will the village survive? Question that haunts everyone after landslide at Rimbi in West Sikkim
Climate Change

Will the village survive? Question that haunts everyone after landslide at Rimbi in West Sikkim

By
Sandipan Talukdar
4 min read
Farmers wait for Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state officials to inspect drought-affected crops in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Climate Change

Maharashtra reels under drought-like conditions, nearly half of tehsils likely to be classified as affected

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain and storms threaten several states as Rajasthan sizzles
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain and storms threaten several states as Rajasthan sizzles

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Germany aims to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, but still relies on them for 65% of energy
Climate Change

Germany aims to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, but still relies on them for 65% of energy

By
Puja Das
5 min read
Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and alternative routes raise global food and fuel security risks
Energy

Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and alternative routes raise global food and fuel security risks

By
Puja Das
6 min read
Permanently end wild animal imports: Wildlife organisations urge Vantara
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Permanently end wild animal imports: Wildlife organisations urge Vantara

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 15, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 23, 2026)

By
Susan Chacko
4 min read
‘Super’ El Niño could cause 239,000 additional heat deaths by February 2027; India may see 15,800: Report
Climate Change

‘Super’ El Niño could cause 239,000 additional heat deaths by February 2027; India may see 15,800: Report

By
Shagun
3 min read
Eucalyptus monoculture plantation in Brazil’s Jequitinhonha Valley linked to water table drop of 4.5 metres in 45 years
Environment

Eucalyptus monoculture plantation in Brazil’s Jequitinhonha Valley linked to water table drop of 4.5 metres in 45 years

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Daily weather tracker: Extreme rain in east, intense heat in west as deep depression moves inland
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Extreme rain in east, intense heat in west as deep depression moves inland

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Drought watch: Monsoon withdrawal & growing drought crisis across states
Climate Change

Drought monitor: Monsoon withdrawal & growing drought crisis across states

By
Vivek Mishra
4 min read
Cost-effective electrification could raise electricity share to 35 per cent by 2035: IEA
Energy

Cost-effective electrification could raise electricity share to 35 per cent by 2035: IEA

By
Puja Das
5 min read
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