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Perennial rivers turning seasonal a disturbing trend
The Gomti river at Puraina ghat in Akhairajpur village, Pilibhit district in August 2018. Photo: Venkatesh Dutta
We need to work on plans to restore our plain-fed rivers and all other aspects which affect …
September 17, 2019
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Energy

Researchers produce power from wet clothes

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IIT Kharagpur researchers generated power in natural ambience using the intrinsic surface …
September 17, 2019
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Water

Happy birthday PM Modi; here are some messages from those affected by Sardar Sarovar
Water steadily rises and enters Ekalbara village in Manawar tehsil of Dhar district. The village was initially not counted in the submergence area. Photo: Shatakshi Gawade
Filling the reservoir up to the brim may be good photo-op, but a dangerous one. Here’s why
September 17, 2019
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Food

Fortified rice scheme to create Rs 3,000-crore market for just five big firms
Fortification is a lucrative business and a government backing translates into an assured market worth crores of rupees. Illustration: Tarique Aziz
The Centre’s decision to provide only fortified food items under government schemes …
September 17, 2019
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Director General of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Editor of Down To Earth magazine. She is an environmentalist who pushes for changes in policies, practices and mindsets

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