SANITISING INDIA
Rural Water and Sanitation

Banning manual scavenging in India: A long, complex passage

Union government is set to introduce The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2020, in ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
September 18, 2020
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Economy

As told to Parliament (September 19, 2020): 51 coal projects okayed since last year
As told to Parliament (September 19, 2020): 51 coal projects okayed since last year
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day  
September 19, 2020
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Climate Change

Book Digest: Tracking Trump’s history on climate change, global refugee crisis and more

Book Digest: Tracking Trump’s history on climate change, global refugee crisis and more
Futuristic society after COVID-19 to post-pandemic economy, DTE tracks new, contemporary …
September 18, 2020
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Health

Cricket’s Indian Premier League heads to the UAE as political power and money hit coronavirus concerns for six
Cricket’s Indian Premier League heads to the UAE as political power and money hit coronavirus concerns for six. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The organisation of the tournament is a clear indication of the BCCI’s influence 
September 18, 2020
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Food

Congo faces world’s worst food crisis due to COVID-19: Report
Congo facing world’s largest food crises due to COVID-19: Report. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Around 21.8 million people are food insecure in the country due to disruption of food …
September 18, 2020
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संसद में आज: मनरेगा के तहत रोजगार में 52.11 प्रतिशत वृद्धि
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संसद में आज: मनरेगा के तहत रोजगार में 52.11 प्रतिशत वृद्धि

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सरदार सरोवर बांध से लाभ के दावे 35 साल में भी पूरे नहीं
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Wildlife & Biodiversity

International Red Panda Day: How safe are India's Red Pandas?

The cute and cuddly carnivore is threatened by a host of factors 

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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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Ominous Signs: How deadly cancer is for India
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Ominous Signs: How deadly cancer is for India

While cases have increased in all the 28 cancer registries in India, mortality has gone up in 14. People of northeastern states are most vulnerable to the disease

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Agriculture
Organic farming in India: On a tardy trail. Photo: Sopan Joshi

Organic farming: How Indian states are stepping up the act

September 18, 2020
Organic farming is in a nascent stage in India. Some states have taken the lead in …
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Dharavi model

COVID-19 & the ‘Dharavi Model’: Reportage from the ground

August 31, 2020
Down To Earth hit the ground to see how the densely populated Dharavi was tackling the&…
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In-depth: The COVID-19 testing paradox

In-depth: The COVID-19 testing paradox

June 25, 2020
There is a growing demand for tests, amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,…

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Agriculture

Every day, 28 people dependent on farming die by suicide in India

People in the farm sector accounted for 7.4 per cent of the total suicides in India, according to the latest NCRB report

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YOUNG

Exams ruined, period
Exams ruined, period
Essential items like sanitary pads should be provided in public spaces to cater the regular …
September 10, 2020
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YOUNG

World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity
World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity. Photo: Pixabay
Coconut flesh, water, oil and milk are widely consumed across the tropical coasts of the world
September 01, 2020
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YOUNG

Teaching online isn’t a cakewalk: HP govt school teacher
Teaching online isn’t a cakewalk: HP govt school teacher
There are several stumbling blocks in online teaching but with better management, these can …
August 17, 2020
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Food

All about a glass of milk
All about a glass of milk
The white-coloured drink has made an amazing journey in history to earn its part in our …
July 20, 2020
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