Spectrum allocation in India: journey so far

The Centre has set the stage for the largest spectrum auction ever. Let’s look back at the developments leading to government’s …

NHRC raps states for denying silicosis deaths

Issues show-cause notices to Jharkhand and Delhi for payment of monetary relief

West Bengal MGNREGS workers protest over stopping funds to scheme, non-payment of arrears

Protestors gather at chief labour commissioner office, ask for immediate action

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 21, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Public spending to rescue Indian economy: Economic Survey 2020-21

The Survey hints Union Budget 2021-22 will be a 'maximum government' affair

BlackBerry suspended, questions on technology governance remain

Did women-oriented schemes work for BJP in Assam

Poll data shows women equalled men in voting turnout during the three phases of the election

Poor no longer moving to higher income bracket: Pronab Sen

Pronab Sen, former chief statistician of India and current programme director of the International Growth Centre’s India Programme, speaks …

Will recent floods change voting pattern in Kerala?

Despite the devastating floods and the 'flawed' rehabilitation process, these issues are not going to be big in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, …

Cabinet approves PM-KISAN, Aadhaar Ordinance, other bills and schemes

In addition, the Cabinet has also approved the National Mineral Policy 2019 and the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana  

Tajpur and Haldia: How coastal development is impacting fishing in West Bengal

A deep-sea port is to be constructed in Tajpur and eight more jetties are to come up in an already industrialised Haldia, but no official has …

The push to drive indigenous people out of forests

Life of a Dongria Kondh tribal offers insights on Indian government’s reckless interventions into the lives of indigenous people

Fish from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal banned in Patna

Bihar heath department Monday imposed a 15-day ban after samples were found to be contaminated with formalin

Connect with people, PM tells scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the scientific community at the inauguration of the 106th session of the India Science Congress

Despite farmer marches, Centre plans no debt waiver

Such waivers may impact the credit culture of a State, says junior argiculture minister Parshottam Rupala 

World Toilet Day: Why future of Swachh Bharat Mission remains unsure

The success of Swachh Bharat Mission depends not on toilet construction but whether India can sustain efforts to remain open defecation free …

Can science talk about peace, compassion and democracy?

When the Dalai Lama posed this question at an event, I imagined him mischieveiously asking each presenter at the Indian Science Congress, "…

India’s FCRA does not conform to international standards: UN Special Rapporteur

The restriction may prove detrimental to the advocacy group engaged in critical human rights work, government accountability and those …

Central funds freeze: MGNREGA workers in West Bengal trapped in vicious cycle of illness and poverty

Workers struggling to make ends meet, have had to put new and existing health issues aside    

To protect or to empower?

Parliamentary standing committee reiterates its demand to bring Jarawas into mainstream

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Letters

Tripartite MoU to reduce textile waste in India gives hope, but cautious steps needed

Strategic approach essential to ensure that upcycling leads to circular & sustainable future for Indian textile industry

An online-centric approach in a digitally divided India cuts off vulnerable from welfare schemes

Implementing social protection programs in rural India must consider the digital divide and ensure that the last person is not left behind

Amrit Kaal vs New India: Why do we buy metaphysical political agenda in deep economic distress

India has not met any of the targets fixed for 2022; But ‘Amrit Kaal’ has now become the government’s vision for …