As India goes to polls, here’s all the knowledge you need about environment and development to make an informed decision
First-time voters: A narrative about to change
Over 52 million children have come of age and would cast vote for the first time. But they have been victims of malnutrition, injustice and financial inequality. Will they be able to make the right choice? Click here to read more
India’s WhatsApp election: political parties risk undermining democracy with technology
WhatsApp has already been used to misinform voters in elections and spread damaging 'fake news' that has led to serious violence. Here's more
From South India to Trump’s election: the happy marriage of stardom and politics
The 3 star CMs of South India had poor human rights record, but populist measures, often with more symbolic value than economic. Read more
Assam schoolchildren draw up agenda for 2019 Lok Sabha elections
About 500 girls from Assam, aged 14-19, have produced a 'Children’s Agenda' focusing on health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and education and protection of children. Read the full story here
One in five voters in Odisha are tribals. But do they get their due?
Odisha's record in addressing forest rights is poorer than the national average, despite the Union Tribal Minister hailing from the state. To read more, click here
Land injustice, Aadhaar problems dog Jharkhand. Is the Opposition listening
Activists under Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha highlight issues that should make a buzz before the Lok Sabha elections. Click here for the entire story
Has the Narmada dream been oversold by Gujarat politicians?
The Narmada project continues to be an effective political tool that has been used by all the parties whenever polls come near. Read the full story here
Rahul Gandhi may bet big on NYAY but how viable is it
It’s confusing how the Congress arrived at the figure of Rs 12,000/month for a family to get out of poverty; and how they’re going to implement NYAY scheme. Click here for more
Ganga speaks volumes on flawed govt plan, yet makes no poll ripples
Uttar Pradesh's rivers find no mention in election discourse despite clean-up projects being the keystone of the Centre. For the full story, click here
Forest Rights Act could play decisive role in LS polls: Report
One-fourth of constituencies in mainland India have FRA implementation as a core issue and can influence winning margins, finds a study. Here's the full story
Why are Wayanad tribals, farmers wary of poll promises?
It seems that tribal leaders, farmers and environmentalists are not impressed with Rahul Gandhi contesting from their constituency. Full story is here
No basic facilities, no vote, say residents of 160 villages
Lack of facilities like electricity, water and roads makes villagers in 14 states boycott the Lok Sabha elections. Click here for the story
'Poor women and children are low priority for this government'
Criticising current government’s policies or lack of them, women demand change and empowerment across all sectors. Here's the full story
Pathalgadi rebellion takes shape of a new crisis at election time
Scared of mistreatment, 30 villages in Khunti district of Jharkhand have decided to boycott elections. Read more
Live in Mumbai, work in Mumbai, but these workers can't vote in Mumbai
Ragpickers, DNT members and construction workers in India's financial capital don't possess the most powerful tool in democracy. Here's more
Finally, both BJP and Congress manifestos talk climate change
A long way to go, but at least a start for India and its people. Read the full analysis here
West Bengal’s tea-tribe voters have a jumbo problem
Workers in Majherdabri tea estate say no candidate is addressing their fear of elephant attacks. Here's the full story
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