Amendments to century-old laws on tribal rights spark protests in Jharkhand
The proposed amendments would increase land acquisitions for mining and other industrial uses, causing mass displacement of tribals
Give industry clearance on time or pay penalty, Telangana tells officers
In a bid to attract investment to the state, Telangana government entitles industry promoters to the ‘Right to Clearance’
Wings to soar high
A counselling initiative in Madhya Pradesh identifies interests of tribal students and facilitates their admission to institutes of higher education
Boss, the real beehive!
Rahul Gandhi’s idea of governance needs fresh focus. How about more autonomy to nearly 240,000 panchayats?
Thumb press
Chhattisgarh’s community news service on mobile phone helps tribal people find voice
Politics menus environment
Environmental concern has never been a political issue in India. Is it appropriate to expect a change in the mindset of leaders in the …
Skin-deep Hinduism
Desperate Hindu extremists are making a mockery of the real problems that the river Ganga faces
Deaths foretold
The loss of life in the super cyclone that hit the Orissa coast last year was not an 'act of God'. Had the emergency plans been in place, the …
THE GREEN CRUSADE
Over a year has passed since Germany's Green party came to power in 1998 by joining hands with their allies, the Social Democrats. Looking back, …
Defining moment
Even as the government goes about sealing industrial units in Delhi, confusion reigns over what's polluting
Puppet power
Gyani Baba (wise saint, literarily), a seven feet-tall puppet with handle moustache, is up for a big task in Rajasthan's Ajmer district. He is …
Threat of mega quake looms large in Bangladesh
With the southeastern parts of Bangladesh experiencing a number of mild-to-moderate tremors since July 27, it is feared that a major earthquake …
"A fragile experiment is under way"
Bertrand de la Chapelle is the Special Envoy for the Information Society, French Foreign and European Affairs Ministry. A recent meeting of the …
The power game
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have become increasingly influential in the past 50 years. Awareness of human rights and social and …
DTE Reportage: Verdict 2024
Down To Earth analysed the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls through a green lens
India capitulates on key accord at WIPO
The WIPO treaty on genetic resources is historic, but it will override vital safeguards in India’s law to prevent bad patents
Simply Put: Of textbooks and reality
Simply put: American Democracy
Happy Data Privacy Day, or is it?
Take a look at the last Warli village standing in Maharashtra
Walvanda is home to the indigenous Warli tribe, who still hold on to their beliefs, customs and language, despite the pressures of urbanisation. …
Simply Put: Truck drivers’ protest
Simply Put: Labour rights
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse caused by a lapse in judgement
Wrong support system for the terrain, absence of instrumentation for real-time monitoring likely behind the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse
India witnesses highest migration to OECD countries: International Migration Outlook 2023
Nearly half a million Indians have migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Human settlement in the world’s riskiest flood zones increased 122% since 1985
Richer countries like the US and parts of Europe are seeing more growth in safer areas as compared to flood prone ones