Sunita Narain's Desk: The belligerent world disorder
In this world order, countries take unilateral action to bomb another, regardless of the provocation, while the world stands by, helpless and silent
Cover story: Debt's climate link
For much of the Global South, the financial landscape for development and climate looks bleak. One crucial piece of this stalled progress is the growing external debt crisis (or borrowing to repay the debt). Photo for representation.World faces an unprecedented debt crisis, which is exacerbating climate emergency in developing countries
Special report: Yet another washout
Eroded shores in Ennore, Chennai—once protected by thriving mangrove forests—now bear the brunt of unchecked industrialisation and coastal degradation. Like many coastal regions worldwide, Ennore faces mounting erosion, with solutions hindered by a lack of fundingUN Ocean Conference highlights that SDG 14 remains the least funded global goal despite pledges and finance talks
Column: Tuskers in tiger country
Unlike tigers, which are territorial and generally avoid humans, elephants are social, wide-ranging and can alter entire landscapes in a few days. Photo for representation.Sightings of wild elephants in tiger-dominated Chandrapur signal an ecological shift
Civil Lines: A line of caution
Claims of India’s poverty reduction are based on new consumption data using revised methodology, and may not reflect the real picture
Patently Absurd: The national character of Indian science
India has not come up with any cutting-edge technology but takes pride in its rising patent numbers as proof of scientific prowess