Is Nipah back in Kerala because of deforestation?
According to the WHO, fruit bats have faced persistent hunger and stress due to human's developmental activities that have led to massive …
Bt Brinjal: Activists slam regulatory body for inaction against illegal cultivation
India banned the cultivation of Bt brinjal in 2010, but GM crops still finds its way in to the fields through illegal supply of seeds
There is a limit to everything
Researchers at Duke University in the United States have claimed to have found the limits of human physical endurance
Salaried employees in India devoid of paid leaves, social security: PLFS
The Periodic Labour Force Survey also revealed that, during 2017-18, a whopping 71.1 per cent employees received no written job contract
‘Free metro, bus travel may not improve safety, but stress public transport system’
If the proposal gets implemented, it is expected to cost the Delhi government Rs 700 crore on an annual basis
World Environment Day: Climate change gets support from tennis world
All the four Grand Slams — the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open — have joined the Sports for Climate …
Language gap in policy making needs bridging
For active participation of tribal communities in policy dialogues, subaltern language are indispensable
Mining maims the mighty Aravallis
Illegal mining and real estate projects batter the 2.5 billion years old mountain range in just 40 years
10 interventions government must make to protect forest rights
BJP-led NDA has won 38 out of 48 reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes across the country, of which a majority is from forest-rich areas
The new Patanjali of yoga
Did anyone think that Maharishi Patanjali, the giver of those priceless exercises, would become private property one day?
The sweet dealers
Some of India’s top politicians have a deep interest in the sugar industry. Here’s why
Bill in Connecticut aims to stop sale of harmful cosmetics banned in EU
Many of the chemicals banned in the European Union are still used in the US in products ranging from toothpaste to shampoo and fruit juices to cheese
Sugar lobby refutes claims to potential health risks
Studies have linked heart diseases to sugar and metabolic diseases, which can increase risk of death
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
COVID-19: Why critically ill patients in Africa are taking a bigger hit
One in 10 hospitals could not provide pulse oximetry to measure arterial blood saturation to all critical care patients
Zero draft of global plastic pollution treaty: What are the hits & misses
Negotiating and agreeing upon a strong, legally binding instrument seems difficult, as many members’ priority lies in economic interests …
Why is Antimicrobial Resistance the biggest threat to humanity?
The rise of AMR is due to unsustainable practices in overlapping ecosystems of animal, environmental and human health. Therefore, it requires a …
No money to fix leaky roofs, MGNREGS workers in West Bengal fear upcoming monsoon
The Centre has blocked the state’s funds for the rural employment scheme for over a year, jeopardising the economic conditions of …
Remembering Danish Siddiqui
The Pulitzer-winning journalist has left behind a legacy to thousands of emerging photographers, a legacy to question
Spike in COVID-19 cases points to gaps in South Africa’s response
There has been insufficient involvement of civil society and ordinary community members.