Should minimum age for marriage of girls be raised to 21

A legal amendment will not be enough; an environment should be created for female children to realise their dreams

Why should only jumbos matter?

The outrage over the death of a pregnant elephant in kerala highlights our skewed notion of biodiversity and its conservation 

How far is India from community transmission of COVID-19?

It is high time the government recognises the perils of not timely identifying community transmission and acting accordingly

Coronavirus lockdown reduced seismic activity around the world — new study

These changes correlated with independent estimates of the reduction in human activity

Mangroves and Khazan agriculture: Sustaining Goa’s promise for fish, curry and rice

Lands under estuarine agricultural system, called Khazan farming, are in state of decay 

There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment

Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals

Afforestation: How we planted 8,000 trees — and almost killed ourselves

For decades, humans have prioritised development over environment — and the consequences have been devastating

COVID-19: The pandemic of inequality

Nobody is sure when this defining point of the pandemic would be declared over

The Grand Renaissance Dam: What’s at stake and what could break the deadlock

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have been negotiating for five years over the filling and annual operation of the dam. They have not been able to strike a deal

Botswana elephants episode: There’s a colonial underpinning to conservation

Conservation should indeed be a global priority. But understanding of the complexity and colonial roots of this problem and the shocking double standards that exist, is vital

How Tanzania’s spousal escort policy frustrates antenatal healthcare

Only 51% Tanzanian women make four or more visits during their entire pregnancy, according to a report 

Why one of three African candidates fits the bill as the new head of the WTO

Africa represents a key bloc within the WTO and accounts for nearly 27 per cent of membership and 35 per cent of members from developing countries

Noise pollution violations: New fines proposed by CPCB step in right direction

New set of fines range between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1 lakh; cover confiscation of noise producing equipment

Sexism pushed Rosalind Franklin toward the scientific sidelines during her short life, but her work still shines on her 100th birthday

Franklin’s greatest and most enduring legacy is the many women who have been inspired by her example to pursue scientific carriers

What happened to India’s flood management plan?

There is no national-level flood control authority in India — 43 years after the country’s first and last commission on floods was constituted

Floods cost India Rs 4.7 lakh crore in last 6 decades

At least 90% of the Assam’s districts are flooded and more than 50,000 people are in relief camps

COVID-19 promotes innovative HIV service delivery in Cape Town

South Africa’s health services were already strained pre-COVID-19. Its disruptive impact on HIV and other health services was of obvious concern

COVID-19: Climate-related disasters impact labour more than wars

The ongoing pandemic will add to already-reduced labour productivity caused by natural disasters whose frequency has doubled since 2000  

Trichy’s elephant rescue centre is a haven for abused pachyderms

Since its commencement last year, the centre has cared for those elephants who have been ill-treated by private owners

COVID-19 impact pushes India’s $5 trillion dream 3 yrs farther

Policymakers must focus equally on all 3 sectors: Agriculture, industry, services

Why environmental racism needs to have its moment

Tribal groups comprise 40-50% of the displaced population in India, and face the brunt of environment racism