Ladakh’s mountains of serenity and uncertainty
Battling extreme-weather events is not the only concern for the residents of high-altitude villages
Science for people
Scientists attending the 101st Science Congress discuss solutions to lift farmers, livestock owners out of poverty
"Subsidy culture has killed local agriculture"
Thupstan Chhewang, Chief Executive Councillor and chairperson of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) speaks to Down To Earth.
Ladakh on the move
Ladakh is the one region in India where sustainable development is the only way ahead. Dry toilets, water efficient crops, cooperative farming, a …
Kargil: Wall of landslide debris over river at risk of collapse
A tributary of the Zanskar river remains blocked due to landslide debris, threatening life in the valley. National Disaster Management Authority …
Why are humans clueless in dealing with the dog menace
Most free-ranging dogs need to be eliminated because the dog menace is our creation
High hazard
Incidence of stomach cancer in Leh is four times the national average
AIIMS surgeon enters Limca Book of Records
Conducted maximum joint replacements at highest altitude
Wildlife harvesting
Sustainable harvesting of chiru may help save the Tibetan antelope
High altitude, high pressure
Ladakh's leadership is alive to many problems. But, challenges are not easy
Panchayati Raj: A good beginning
But will there be a place for traditional institutions in modern local self-governance?
More energy, Less wastage
Solar is Ladakh's way out of the diesel trap
Re-schooling ladakh
Eight years of reforms have turned government schools around in Leh district
An attractive Place to go
Tourism's footprint is too big for Leh's infrastructure
A farewell to farms
Ladakh survives on its farms. But can agriculture survive government policies?
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