They have beaten malaria
Two countries, Algeria in North Africa and Argentina in South America have been declared 'malaria-free' by the World Health Organization
It's not just jobs, but good jobs that the unemployed need
People don’t just want jobs, but good ones that are stable, are in the formal-sector, have safe working conditions, collective bargaining …
Future of food production in India seems tense
India will need to feed a projected 394 million more people by 2050. What are the agricultural challenges and how can they be addressed
Story of a cloth and why it’s important for menstruation
While several people believe that when it comes to menstrual hygiene, women in urban India are much better off than their village counterparts, …
Haryana discreetly consolidates acres of forest land in Kot
The villagers of Kot allege that Ramdev has illegally bought around 1,500 acres of the land for setting up a healthcare facility or a …
New organism with lab-made genes developed
The entire genome of the new organism, called Syn61, has been replaced and it has now 4 million artificially made DNA letters
Aravallis: Mountain of troubles
Even after over 4,000 court cases, destruction of this old-found mountain range continues
Sedition: Anti-national abuse
Most developed countries have repealed sedition laws. But India continues with this colonial law, only to help the government suffocate dissent
Fight against antibiotic resistance brings India to focus
Chand Wattal, who strongly objected to New Delhi assigned as name to a gene that confers resistance to bacteria, discusses the latest findings
Why is Delhi going through an extra cold December?
At 3.7 degrees Celsius, Delhi has already recorded its coldest December morning in the last 12 years; the IMD predicts that in coming days the …
Will 2019 Lok Sabha elections be fought over the agrarian crisis?
Agrarian distress has started to manifest in the election results. The first signs were visible in the 2017 assembly elections in Gujarat, where …
Farmers suffer as states yet to declare drought
31% of the districts in India are struck by drought according to IMD but many states are yet to declare drought, leaving the already agonised …
Forest fires caused due to collection of non timber forest produce: government report
Forest rights activists say that blaming the communities for fires is wrong and often it is forest department's interventions that …
Detergent and fabric softener with Reetha (soapnuts) and Pudina (mint) with Kirti Negi Bajoria
Making your own personal hygiene products are easier than you think. Kirti Negi Bajoria, a professional who is on a sabbatical makes a lot of …
J&J hip implant: govt not sharing report that recommended compensation
There are chances Johnson and Johsnon will try to influence the report, submitted six months ago, say the patients in a letter to the health ministry
Make floor and dish cleaners at home using reetha or soap nuts with Kirti Negi Bajoria
Making your own floor cleaner and dish wash liquid is easier than you think. Kirti Negi Bajoria, a professional who is on a sabbatical, makes a …
Ceasing to be a citizen?
Excluson of four million people from Assam's draft National Citizen Registry has created panic among the inhabitants
Philately and wild India
Through the years, Indian stamps have featured local flora and fauna in varying degrees. Here is an overview
Green Living Part 2: Homemade toothpaste in 4 minutes with Kirti Negi Bajoria
Making your own toothpaste is easier than you think. Kirti Negi Bajoria, a professional who is on a sabbatical makes different household and …
Ganga's ebbs and flows
Mallet navigates the various issues, including culture, politics and practises that define the Ganga
India can rely on sand imports till the time it is viable
India is importing river sand to satiate the growing demand of its construction industry and to keep soaring sand prices in check. But imports …
The cervical cancer puzzle
Data on cervical cancer suggests we do not need HPV vaccine, especially when there is doubt about its efficacy
Plastics in agriculture: entry point for carcinogens to food chain
Fragments of plastic film have been shown to release potentially carcinogenic substances into soil
A 'successful' spring rejuvenation scheme lacks data to back the claim
An upcoming study raises concern over lack of data to back claims that spring rejuvenation has improved water availability in Sikkim
Kendriya Vidyalaya Pangode: How to make your school green and sustainable?
Kendriya Vidyalaya Pangode is one of greenest schools in the country. It has put in place a host of sustainable practices including good waste …