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Curiosity's Mars odyssey

Blackened

Mining's impact on Bonai's forests, people

Lifestyle

Hard at work but often ignored

Women's contribution to the economy is under-appreciated as they are often paid less or not at all for their work. We chronicle the different jobs performed by rural women that demand physical strength and expertise

Agriculture

Perhaps visitors to the sunny beaches of Goa would always remember being served a large glass of a refreshing, tangy drink after a heavy meal. A wild fruit that is famous for its therapeutic properties is cultivated in small plantations in North Karnataka

Sweet success for wonder fruit kokum

Local groups are helping farmers rewrite the story of the healthy fruit

Food

The hidden valley

Our photographer Vikas Choudhary captures the breathtaking landscape of Apatani valley nestled in the midst of wooded hills in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. His photographs capture the unique culture of the Apatanis and the stunning beauty of their surroundings.

Forests

Remembering Chipko

Natural Disasters

Life along the Kosi: series 1

The saying goes Eqypt is the gift of the Nile. Throughout history rivers around the world have nurtured civilisations. In India, rivers are worshipped as goddesses. But the Kosi river in Bihar is referred to as both mother and witch by the people in the region. Known for its frequent floods, the Kosi was confined within embankments soon after Independence.