In mocking the dyslexic Modi just aped the insensitive Indian
As PM, Narendra Modi could have given a new dimension to the struggle of those suffering. he chose not to
If only ‘jal manthans’ could secure our water supply
Experts reiterate the old suggestions at the three-day meeting to strategise for better development and management of the country’s water …
'Thank You' : The expression of gratitude is now propaganda tool in an elected sphere
The Indian government thanking its chief executive for a decision which is a right of the citizen makes a point: The government and the prime …
Coronavirus update: Modi talks to India, has nothing much to say
PM makes it clear that free vaccination by Centre won’t be extended to those below 45
Financial devolution
With increased funds and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, India’s states now urgently need the institutional mechanism to manage this responsibility
Union Budget 2022-23: Number of centrally sponsored schemes cut by half
19 schemes under Ministry of Women & Child Development ‘rationalised’ revamped to only 3
Open defecation continues despite new toilets
Removing open defecation was one of the most touted goals of Swachh Bharat Mission, backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lakhs of toilets have …
Rivers, Provide and not Serve
Hydro-power, long irrigation canals, sand mining and water for industrial use: these are not what Maa Ganga in its magnanimity provides. These …
Sluggish monsoon worries India Inc
If the monsoons fail this year, the Modi government will have some serious policy-making, damage control and number crunching to do
Demonetisation week two: how Azadpur market traders are reacting
In the second week after demonetisation was announced by the Centre, Down To Earth visits Azadpur market to find out how things are going
COVID-19 vaccines for 15-18 year olds; boosters for healthcare, frontline workers, senior citizens with comorbidities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces next step of vaccination even as entire adult population is yet to be fully vaccinated
PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Give It Up’ campaign may usher in Acche Din for poor
In India, most people use firewod for cooking which is a major source of indoor air pollution
Why International Yoga Day is no cause for celebration in India
The debate around International Yoga Day is not about health benefits. It is about the media spectacle in the name of health when spending on …
The rise of the rurals
The Bharatiya Janata Party's famed "Gujarat Model" gets a rude jolt in the state's recent polls, especially from rural communities in the …
Climate change disrupts the goal of doubling farmers’ income
According to the just tabled Economic Survey, the government needs to implement “radical” actions to ensure the Prime Minister’…
India to set up 12 nuclear plants with Russian collaboration
India has agreed to identify a second site, in addition to Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu, for construction of the Russian-designed plants
Modi flags off groundwater scheme
Part of Centre's water push along with plan to connect households to pipe network
COVID-19: PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown
Union government initiates procurement of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, bans export
Fault lines in expressway
To assess the extent of the ecological damage that construction activity is causing, Down To Earth travelled 250 km on the Char Dham Mahamarg …
A bullet train for traders
Modi's pet project will add speed to a saturated sector but do nothing for millions of passengers elsewhere
Waste quandary
A waste management expert voices his concerns about our misguided and selective approach to cleanliness
Back after 70 years: Narendra Modi releases African cheetahs into Kuno enclosure on his 72nd birthday
Prime Minister asks wildlife aficionados to be ‘patient’ and ‘give the cheetahs some time’, thanks Namibia and South Africa
Disposal of polyester flags post-August 15 raises concern
Polyester flags are non-biodegradable and produce more than twice as much carbon dioxide as cotton
New votebank on the block: Beneficiaries over rights-holders
Narendra Modi’s stress on governing via welfare schemes is antithetical to a rights-based approach
Rs 1,200 cr redevelopment project a boon or bane for Gandhi Ashram?
Debate builds around whether the historic Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad should be remoulded to keep up with the times, or retain its simplicity