DTE Reportage: Coverage of Cyclone Biporjoy by our team in Delhi and on the ground in Kutch
Down To Earth covers the Arabian Sea cyclone from its genesis to its eventual dissipation
Biporjoy inundates low-lying areas on Kutch-Saurashtra coastline
Moderate flash flood risk is likely in Saurashtra, Kutch and the extreme northwest Gujarat region in next 24 hours
Rajasthan’s Udaipur and Bhilwara turned to village commons to overcome the fodder crisis; here’s why
Villagers in these districts restored pastureland in shamlat lands to ease impacts of fodder crisis in livestock farming
Ground frost causes damage to potato, vegetable crops in North India
While the potato crop has suffered the maximum damage, other vegetable crops and mustard across Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and …
Great Indian bustard in pics: Mighty, but critically endangered
Losing habitat, vulnerable to predators and power lines, there are fewer than 150 individuals of the state bird of Rajasthan left
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 31, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Supreme Court seeks update on power cables at Great Indian Bustard’s habitat
Electrocution from overhead high-tension wires contributed to the birds’ falling population
50 mugger crocodiles die in Kota in a month
The Kala Talab has been filled with fly ash and soil to build residential colonies in the east Rajasthan city on the Chambal, resulting in …
Rajasthan MLAs pledge to safeguard adolescent health
Support from elected representatives will play an important role in ensuring that adolescent health is a priority in Rajasthan, say experts
Should we celebrate the spread of peafowl in India
Their population dispersion in Kerala, a wet state, points to climate change and the drying up of formerly wet areas like the southern Western Ghats
Brick Kilns: A case for promoting rural industries in the future
The role played by India’s brick kilns during the COVID-9 crisis, puts up a case for preserving rural industries that are readily adapting …
Five SC rebukes that show governments not serious about Delhi’s air
The apex court has repeatedly cracked on Delhi and neighbouring state governments for not being able to curb air pollution in the capital city
Ujjwala in southern Rajasthan: A cylinder half full
The scheme must be evolved so it is not just aimed at providing connections but ensuring its positive effect on health, clean energy access, …
Another endangered Great Indian Bustard dies due to electrocution
This is the fifth GIB to have died due to collision with power lines in the last one year
Dust situation in Delhi to improve marginally over weekend
The forecast for the next three days says PM10 levels will be in the “Very Poor” category
Kumatiya, part of regular Rajasthani diet, has health and environmental benefits
Like a poor cousin, kumatiya is not as well known as ker or sangri, but without it, panchkuta would not be the same
A fruitful journey
A food safari in the desert of Rajasthan reveals a variety difficult to imagine in cities
How many people die of silicosis in Indian mines?
One of the worst health hazards that miners engaged in stone quarrying, crushing, quartz mining, glass and ceramic manufacturing face is dust …
Tracking Tigers
The pugmark method of counting tigers in the wild is a tedious exercise. But this method really works amidst all modern criticism and technology
Karanda: Rural India's rich fruit
Karanda is a versatile but under-exploited plant found throughout the dry regions of India. It is cultivated for its edible fruits in Rajasthan, …
The blind Court
This is a story of justice denied. On February 13, 1996, the Supreme Court, the highest seat of justice in the country, ruled that five units …
DTE Coverage: Pink bollworm’s cotton curse in India's North Zone
Down To Earth travels to the cotton fields of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan and hears stories of misery and death
Drought in Bikaner: Cattle die of starvation, fodder costlier by over 150%
West Rajasthan stares at drought, records rainfall deficit of 24% till September 7
Two female Great Indian Bustards satellite-tagged in Rajasthan
Scientists hope to get critical information on the birds through the satellite tags
Rescuing the stepwells of Jodhpur