Destination Bihar
Migration trends in Bihar are changing, causing labour shortage in several states. A few studies investigate the reasons and patterns
Ecotourism on the wing
Uttarakhand strikes a balance between conservation and employment by institutionalising birdwatching camps, says Ghazala Shahabuddin,who attended …
Brief history of a line
The official definition of poverty keeps changing. A look at how the concept evolved Illustrations: Sorit
Say hello to eco-justice
Jharkhand introduces e-trials and e-mulakats to save fuel, connect prisoners with families
Does civil society activism fit in with electoral politics?
Many activists took part in the recent elections. Has their participation in electoral politics exposed civil society activism to state repression?
Microbial carriers
Microorganisms can enhance the movement of carcinogenic hydrocarbons in soil, making them degrade at a quicker rate
Ashish Bose: a man who counted
India’s foremost demographer had a lively interest in a host of societal issues, specially the state of the aam admi
Young and jobless
Across the globe, unemployment is growing three times faster among youngsters than among those above 24 years of age
“Cooperative is not for profit but for benefit”
Arshad Ajmal, mentor and the first chairperson of Al-khair Co-operative Credit Society Ltd, is now working on replicating the model in different …
Safe repellents
Two safe chemicals, which curb mosquitoes’ ability to locate humans, have been identified
‘Our subscribers don’t miss newspapers’
Journalist-turned-media entrepreneur Niraj NaiK runs Breaking News on Mobile in Goa. It is a unique state-level paid SMS news service and is …
WHO nod for new TB drug
Issues guidelines for use of bedaquiline that can treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
Green justice: up in smoke?
Aided by officialdom and politicos, polluting industries seem well cushioned against thunderous court orders
What's in a neem?
A lot, apparently. Neem -Azadirachta indica -and the I?roducts derived from it have traditionally been widely used for centuries, especially in …
Better late than never
After not appearing for three years, the Olive Ridley turtles return to the Orissa coast for mass nesting. Conservation efforts seem to have …
Digging for diseases, past and present
Scientists are turning to ancient grave sites to unravel the mysteries of human ailments
Insured by community
Death of a tribal woman in Madhya Pradesh prompts community to provide speedy insurance benefits to women during emergencies
Getting close and personal
The war on cancer intensifies as scientists try to tailor treatment according to a patient's genetic make-up
Deadly promise
Poll promise to waive crop loan led farmers to default and incur debt in the nascent Telangana state. About 100 of them commit suicide
Security threat to hornbill
Armed with a feather and a memory, Vivek Ramachandran pitches for saving the last 300 Narcondam hornbills from radar station
A fruit for all seasons
Wild mango is not just part of the daily diet of tribal people in Odisha, it also helps them survive the lean season
Will Fuleco score the final goal?
Three-banded armadillo, the real-life counterpart of FIFA World Cup's official mascot, is in danger of extinction
Combing operation
Chitosan, a chemical, can help fight persistent urinary tract infections by exposing dormant pathogens to antibiotics
Resistant to fluorosis
Camels are less susceptible to the medical condition than other animals, including humans