Former Senior Reporter, Down To Earth
No new vision in BJP manifesto
The document makes the same old promises of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, housing for all and bridging the doctor-patient ratio
Punjab's marginalised communities struggle for their right to cultivate common lands
People from the scheduled caste have once protested against big landlords who have taken control of fertile common lands and they are all set to …
'UBI can help people plan their lives properly'
As govt announces basic income for small farmers in its interim budget 2019, Down To Earth talks to Sarath Davala, who led a pilot study on UBI …
Bye-bye Pumpjack? Report says renewable energy to power geopolitics
The document by the International Renewable Energy Agency says the nations that focus on innovation and research related to renewable energy will …
‘India’s renewable energy plan lacks vision’
The target of achieving 175 GW green power capacity by 2022 is ambitious; but what’s the logic behind choosing those numbers?
Why solar rooftop project failed to take off
Experts say consumer-centric approach is crucial to boost growth among residential consumers
'Govt must learn from its failure before launching UDAY 2'
Experts suggest the government must tread carefully after the failure of its flagship scheme meant for financial turnaround of power …
International Solar Alliance plans bank to fund energy access
Priority focus 1.2 billion with no access; next step: 2.4 billion without access to clean sources
In the future, technology will lead to solutions as well as conflicts: Report
Published by the World Economic Forum, the report says that future conflicts and collaborations would be over weather manipulation tools, food …
Modi govt may tweak SEZ rules to power up Adani Group
The Department of Commerce has proposed a change in guidelines to let the conglomerate set up a power plant in Jharkhand’s Godda district
1.5 crore people didn’t avail Ujjwala loan benefit, 1.2 crore didn’t go for refill
While the scheme is touted as one providing free LPG connections to the poor, the cost of the first connection under PMUY is set at Rs 3,200
India’s rate of reducing carbon footprint with greenery a flat line for years
The country has not been able to raise its carbon emission reduction rate from 12 per cent for the last decade
India to send manned mission to space within 40 months
This feat has only been achieved by three countries till now—the United States, Russia and China
Every year 2,000 people are transfused with HIV-infected blood
While there are stringent laws to regulate blood banks, such incidents are still happening
Authorities move a step closer to mining the Aravallis for uranium
After traces of uranium and other mineral deposits were found in the mountain range in preliminary findings, a second phase of survey is being …
Building toilets won’t make India open defecation free: World Bank study
The research analysed attitudes of people in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, all of whom had toilets in their houses. Almost half were unwilling …
Almost all states in red zone on gender equality: NITI Aayog
Latest report by think tank says that women and girls in the country experience inequalities in every aspect of life
Mobile towers are harmless, says declassified CPCB report
It states that there is no substantive or convincing evidence of cell phone radiation’s biological effects that can harm a person’s health
Can mobile-based systems strengthen Africa's poor public health infrastructure?
The most disadvantaged region in the world, Sub-Saharan Africa is witness to improvements in the quality and coverage of healthcare …
Commercialisation of GM rice turns out to be a dud: report
Countries across the world continue to promote golden rice even though there is evidence to show vitamin A deficiency can be reduced without …
IIT Hyderabad researchers develop smartphone sensor to detect milk adulteration
Initial findings suggest 99% accuracy of the method that is based on an algorithm to help detect change in acidity in milk
Road Accidents in India: No way for pedestrians, cyclists
On World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, let’s take a look at how road accidents decreased but more people died in them
Power generation stresses an already water-starved India
A report says that power generation will account for nearly 9 per cent of the water consumed in India by 2050
Advocates of private healthcare seek 'public' support
The claims that Ayushman Bharat will be the one-stop solution for all the concerns of India’s low income population does not seem to be …
All health conditions should get insurance cover, except maternity, infertility: IRDAI
The authority recommends uniformity in health insurance policies to ensure the beneficiaries are not misguided or cheated based on technicalities