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Whose Space Is It?

Governments have been exploring space for a while, but the influx of private players has altered the rules of the game. What are the laws that govern space today?

The Order Of Change

To resolve environmental problems, we need a change in mindset, empirical studies, implementation, monitoring and follow-ups, says Justice Madan B Lokur. Excerpts from his speech at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue recently organised by the Centre for Science and Environment.

Drought Aggravates Poverty

Study shows during drought years in Rajasthan, the vulnerability of rural households to poverty increases.

Rockstar Gourd

The humble gourd that sculpted the culture and traditions of rural India for ages is falling out of favour.

The Wise Debate

As the world debates the effectiveness of industrialised agriculture, the good-old small farmer emerges victorious.

Rise Of Lookalikes

Dairy units in India turn to cheaper alternatives; strike a blow to small farmers.

Sum And Substance Of Climate Diplomacy

Climate change negotiations must move from being a zero-sum game to a positive-sum game.

Zika's Unborn Victims

As India fights its first Zika outbreak, BANJOT KAUR travels to the virus-hit districts of VIDISHA and BHOPAL in MADHYA PRADESH and finds a grievously unprepared response system

You Can Be Sued For Your Posts

Copyright issues related to social media posts are a concern as platforms are shutting down accounts without notice

Cuffs To Suffocate

What has brought the government and the civil society at loggerheads?

Toxic Trail Of Paper

High rates of cancer, respiratory illnesses and loss of vision afflict residents of Punjab's Garhshankar block, who blame a 30-year-old paper mill

Evolving With Cancer

A Harvard oncologist takes Minti Jain, a cancer survivor, down memory lane as she finds moments of overlap.

Directly Auspicious

Direct delivery of benefits to the “right” people camouflaged with a political deadline was the core message of Union Budget 2019-20 RICHARD MAHAPATRA NEW DELHI

Hidden Enhancer

MANIPUR’S WILD CORIANDER, AWA PHADIGOM, ACTS AS A FLAVOURING AGENT IN MEAT AND VEGETABLE DISHES, BESIDES BEING USED AS A MEDICINE

Call Of The Local

RESTAURANTS ARE TURNING TO INDIGENOUS FOODS FOR LUCRATIVE BUSINESS

Leafy Greens like Mutthi Saag Are Ideal For The Poor

Leafy greens like mutthi saag come in handy for poor people to meet their nutritional requirements

Can Walmart Rescue?

US retail giant Walmart is desperate to takeover the Indian market in retail and online segments. But will it go the extra mile to fill a critical gap in storage capacity for agricultural produce?

Caught Unawares

Recent outbreak of Nipah virus is another reminder of India's ill-preparedness to deal with emerging zoonotic diseases

Umbilical Discord

Why simply legalising abortion is not enough

Collectors' cry

Two communities demand seasonal rights under the Forest Rights Act to continue their centuries-old livelihoods inside a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat

Attacks in the Andamans

Increasing human population, destruction of ecosystems by the tsunami and improper dumping of waste have spiked crocodile assaults on humans.

Cage the Abusers

In battery cages, egg-laying hens are suffocated, debeaked and injected with antibiotics. They also suffer from various diseases. Their only hope lies with the Delhi High Court, which will be hearing a case to frame rules to humanise their living conditions

Ethiopia Pushes Hygiene

Ethiopia has managed to curb open defecation at the fastest rate in the world. SUSHMITA SENGUPTA highlights what India, which has the highest number of people defecating in the open, can learn from the poorest country.

Colour Me Indigo

Rising demand has revived indigo cultivation in India and abroad.

A Mirror to Blue Mutiny

Contemporary literature has ample evidence to show the deep impact of the indigo revolt on society.

Organic Trial

Despite earning the `100 per cent organic' tag, Sikkim's transition to organic farming is yet to become a true success.

Zeroing In

The debate over the origins of zero is not yet over.

`Religion Is Not Doing Enough to Help Wildlife'

GEORGE SCHALLER is one of the first scientists to study and rediscover several rare and charismatic species. These include the mountain gorillas in the Congo, lions in Tanzania, tigers in India, jaguars in Brazil and the Asiatic cheetahs in Iran. He has also been researching the wildlife in China, including the giant panda, the Tibetan antelope and the snow leopard. On a recent visit to India, he spoke to RAJAT GHAI on emerging conservation issues. Excerpts from the interview.

Bright and Black

Female tigers at the Similipal reserve in Odisha are increasingly giving birth to black or melanistic breeds and catching rare worldwide attention.

The Murder of Workers' Unions

The case of Maruti workers reflects the anti-labour stance of companies, governments and media.