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Governance

In photos: Steely women lead the fight against Dhinkia steel project

The fresh land acquisition drive launched by the administration in Odisha's Dhinkia for the proposed integrated project of Jindal Steel Works Ltd has met resistance from women. DTE captures the fight

Forests

IN PHOTOS: Dev gudis of Bastar get a new lease of life

Across India, sacred groves are known by many names. In Jharkhand, they are generally …

Mining

How green was my mountain: The abandoned mines of Jharia, in photos

Excessive mining in Jharia in the eastern state of Jharkhand has left swathes of land …

Water

No. This is not snow in the Arctic. It is the sacred Yamuna river in the national capital. Hindu devotees observed yet another Chhath Puja standing amid toxic froth in the river November 10. Their photographs raised a storm of controversy again about the

Devotees observe yet another Chhath on a dead Yamuna

Toxic froth made up of ammonia and phosphates covered the Yamuna’s waters in Delhi as Hindu devotees offered oblations to Surya, the sun god

Climate Change

5 charts that show CoP26 has hardly anything to show for itself yet

CoP26 is ending in two days but climate action is proceeding at snail’s pace

Climate Change

IN PHOTOS: Thousands throng Glasgow streets for climate justice

As CoP26 picks up in Glasgow, United Kingdom, there is a stir among young activists: Thousands took to the streets to register disappointment with lack of action on climate front November 5, 2021. DTE brings fragments from the protest

Air

Delhi and its surrounding towns woke up to a smoggy and hazy morning November 5, a day after the national capital celebrated Diwali with almost pre-pandemic like fervour. Here, a Metro train plies over the Noida-Akshardham Link Road at Mayur Vihar Phase 1

Delhi’s Diwali greys return as crackers burnt with gay abandon

Here is a look at the run-up to and aftermath of Diwali 2021 in Delhi

Economy

IN PICTURES: The vibrant, colourful world of Bastar’s haat bazaars

Colourful bamboo baskets, laughter of women sipping away at mahua, sweets to devour — haat bazaars of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, are a different world. DTE visits one

Agriculture

Farmers across the country observed a year since the passage of the three controversial farm laws and 10 months since their protests began against them on September 27, 2021 with a ‘Bharat Bandh’. Here, farmers sit in protest at the Ghazipur border crossi

IN PHOTOS: Farmers observe 10 months of protest with 'Bharat Bandh'

Climate Change

‘United in Science’ is a recent report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. It attempts to bring together the latest climate science related updates from a group of key glob

United in Science: New UN report highlights climate emergency

A report released recently by the UN, ‘United in Science’ collates the latest climate knowledge and makes for alarming reading

Agriculture

How a creeper plant helps tribals in Odisha eke out a living

The tribal populations turn Siali creeper, found abundantly in the forests, into craft items that are sold in cities

Climate Change

Climate change in photos: More floods, more droughts, more hurricanes

From catastrophic flooding in Europe, the United States and China to drought in Madagascar to hurricanes brewing in the Atlantic — climate change affected almost every corner of the globe in 2021. Amid United Nations’ warning of ‘code red for humanity’, here is what has afflicted the world so far, in photographs

Governance

At least 4,000 indigenous protestors from 117 ethnic groups are protesting near the complex housing the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court in Brasilia. Photo by José Cruz / Agência Brasil

IN PHOTOS: Indigenous protestors camp at Bolsonaro's doorstep as crucial native title case begins

A Brasilia court will hear a case on whether legal protection should be accorded to only those lands owned by native people in 1988

Environment

World Photography Day: India’s year through DTE’s lens

From COVID-19 hollowing out lives and livelihoods to farmers agitating on Delhi borders undeterred to climate change leaving footprints all over, 2020-21 has been a year of change. Here is a look.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Most of us have who have been to Jaipur, have also visited the grand Amer Fort. Maybe, we might even have taken rides on elephants there. We may not have realised then that this was cruelty for the animals. Why? Because Rajasthan is not part of India’s el

World Elephant Day: It is time to retire Amer Fort’s working elephants

A non-profit, World Animal Protection, has urged the Rajasthan government to retire elephants used to give joyrides to tourists at Amer Fort in Jaipur

Health

Delhi and the larger National Capital Region of India has opened up after bearing the brunt of the second wave of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). On April 20, 2021, Delhi had reported 28,395 cases, the highest in the city since the beginning of

Who is afraid of COVID-19? These Delhites don’t look to be

India’s capital was among the worst-hit during the second wave of the pandemic; citizens, however, seem to have learnt no lesson

Economy

In photos: Hard times for India’s wool industry

India’s wool industry may have set off on a decline: Degrading pastureland and an increase in agricultural activity has affected sheep herding and the quality of wool produced, prompting the country to increase dependance on raw imports

Governance

IN PHOTOS: China, India, Iran, Spain get new world heritage sites

Agriculture

Farmers from various parts of the country who have protested at the borders of Delhi for the past eight months, have finally been allowed to assemble at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. Here, a group of farmers are seen sitting at Jantar Mantar. Pho

PHOTO GALLERY | Kisan Sansad at Jantar Mantar: Farmers finally gather within New Delhi

As the monsoon session of Parliament progresses, farmers protesting on the borders of Delhi for eight months are holding their parallel parliament at Jantar Mantar

Climate Change

Dry spell ends but rains catch Delhi unprepared

It rained relief — and a little bit of nightmare — in Delhi. The delayed monsoon brought in the same story as every year: Submerged roads and traffic jams. At least 3 people died

Economy

Tribal women in Mayurbhanj earn a living making furniture, storage items from Sabai grass

Economy

Fighting poverty : How jackfruit chips come to save Odisha tribals' day

Tribals resort to distress sale in absence of marketing facilities; the state trains 1,000 tribal women to prepare and sell jackfruit chips

Governance

Footfalls low, confusion over odd-even system at markets as Delhi unlocks amid fourth COVID-19 wave

Health

Varanasi or Kashi, one of India’s holiest cities and also Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency, recently saw some relaxation of the strict lockdown imposed due to the country-wide second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Photo: Dhr

COVID-19 second wave robs 'eternal city' Varanasi of its eternal din

Bustling Banaras by the Ganga, a busy pilgrimage, trading and education hub, has fallen silent due to the lockdown