Invest in the most vulnerable to tide over COVID-19 crisis
India needs to be a country that achieves progress that’s equitable in the true spirit of its Constitution
COVID-19: Here's what decentralised planning teaches us to curb pandemics
Decentralised infrastructure and services provide a range of benefits for all stakeholders
A post-pandemic world is unlikely to focus on meeting need over human greed
On what grounds do the optimists look to a future in which social justice, environmental sustainability and reduced inequality are prioritised?
COVID-19: How city densities can be managed for post-pandemic recovery
Density seems to be more of a scapegoat than the cause of increasing virus transmission at the city level
Typhoon Ambo increases challenges for Philippines during COVID-19
Typhoon Vongfong, known locally as Ambo, made landfall in the Philippines on May 14, 2020, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people during a …
COVID-19: Role of nutrition gardens in ensuring nutrition for children
Nutrition risk of children widens during the COVID-19 pandemic; adequate diets necessary for optimal growth, health and development
Coronavirus Update: India records highest single-day testing
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah tests positive for novel coronavirus
Chloroquine does not inhibit SARS-CoV-2 spread in human lung cells: Study
The drug stops the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in African green monkey kidney cells, but is ineffective in human lung cells
COVID-19: Aarogya Setu app privacy concerns deepen despite govt assurance
Ravi Shankar Prasad may call app robust but hacker Elliot Alderson has raised unputdownable flags
5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
Research shows adapting teaching to incorporate students’ special interests can help students on the autism spectrum learn academic and …
COVID-19: More than 40,000 turmeric farmers in Odisha's Kandhamal bear lockdown brunt
Turmeric, or haldi, holds an important place in Indian kitchens because of its strong aroma, healing properties
COVID-19 pandemic takes toll on mental health of sexual minorities
People from the queer community take to social media to share experiences with depression, loneliness and stigmatisation
COVID-19: 60% farmers suffered yield loss on their harvest, shows survey
Survey aimed to evaluate the impact of the nationwide lockdown against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on agricultural production …
COVID-19 pandemic may drive 40-60 mln to extreme poverty: UNCTAD report
Families will be pushed deeper into poverty as the current employment decline is biggest since World War II, according to the report
COVID-19, summer season, a double blow for water issues in Odisha’s Jajpur
Villagers of the district’s Sukinda block forced to use water from contaminated sources
World camel day: As tourists stay away from Odisha beaches, owners abandon camels
Several camels in Odisha — used by tour operators to earn money by carrying tourists in beach sites — abandoned by owners
COVID-19: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
Bats’ immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
Landlocked countries suffering due to COVID-19 lockdown: UN
Lack of coastlines makes the flow of goods from these countries to world markets more difficult, it added
COVID-19: Chhattisgarh villagers turn to mahua collection to offset farming losses
The 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has turned life upside down for most; Take Arjuni village in …
COVID-19: Delhi's Azadpur market loses half its business amid lockdown
The wholesale market in north Delhi distributes the majority of its produce to the national capital region and neighbouring states
COVID-19: How South Africans cope with nationwide lockdown
There were two deaths and 1,000 reported infections in the country, as of March 27
COVID-19 outbreak: Cities with higher air pollution at more risk, say experts
Kolkata’s average exposure level was the highest in the country, because of the city’s compactness
COVID-19 outbreak: More hand washing can increase India's water woes
Family of five would need 100 to 200 litres of water per day only to wash hands
Reporter’s diary amid COVID-19: The long walk home
As india witnesses its largest movement of workers, Down To Earth’s Vivek Mishra walks with them for over 500 km, chronicling the crisis. …
Coronavirus continues its march across Asia and the world
New cases reported in Singapore and Hong Kong; suspected cases in Scotland; three Chinese cities shut to prevent infection