Darshan Desai

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A learning and resource centre at Lilapur village in Ahmedabad with a modular roof, made from recycled coconut husk and paper waste, which can reduce indoor temperatures by 5-6°C. (Photographs Courtesy: Mahila Housing Trust)

Why innovative cool roofing is becoming popular among Ahmedabad’s urban poor

22 Apr 2022

4 min read

Locals protest land acquisition for road widening, a 53-room hotel and tourist facilities around the structure. Credit: Arranged by author

Statue of Unity or Statue of Tribal Injustice?

31 Oct 2018

3 min read

Tankers are the main source of water for many households in Gujarat, like these women collecting their daily quota on the outskirts of Ahmedabad (Photo: Photographs: Amit Dave)

Sardar Sarovar Project faces its toughest challenge

23 Oct 2017

10 min read

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