Associate Editor, Down To Earth
Congestion in the skies is costing India dearly
Poaching led to record rhino deaths in Kaziranga
Neutrino in elephant's way
Ban on grazing hits Raikas community hard
Time for an overhaul
Having served the country for more than a century and a half, the Indian Railways has taken apathy in its stride. Politicians’ whims, and …
Kudankulam meltdown
The spectre of Fukushima continues to haunt the world, forcing governments in most parts of the globe to rethink their plans to tap this …
Future compromised
The Earth Summit was a historical opportunity to set the world on the correct development trajectory. Negotiators from 191 countries came …
Natural highways
The aviation sector is struggling for survival, while roadways and railways are bleeding the treasury dry. Inland navigation is economical and …
Frozen at gateway
The Doha outcome is all talk no action. In 2007, the Bali Action Plan had called for an urgent reduction in carbon emissions by developed …
Sayonara to nuclear
Even if Japan aims to exit nuclear power by 2040, its path remains treacherous
Time for dual standards
A separate time zone for the Northeast can increase productivity at work, save energy