POLITICS
| 8-minute read
Why the Ganga must become a political issue like Ram Mandir
As millions descend upon the Kumbh Mela, sadhus, activists and opposition leaders are raising questions over the government’s claims of a cleaner Ganga.
VARIETY
| 7-minute read
World Elephant Day 2018: Why saving elephants is as important as saving tigers
As per the elephant census 2017, the number of wild elephants in India is 27,312. Status of elephants is a direct indicator of the status of the forests.
POLITICS
| 8-minute read
Why Delhi has been hit by dust storms and is choking to death with pollution
It's environment versus development: What do we want?
VARIETY
| 6-minute read
Using plastic is a compulsion for many. Are we doing enough to change the situation?
It is only the privileged people who can choose to use the costly alternatives — metal or bamboo.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
Mockery of Modi vowing he'll have River Ganga cleaned up 4 years ago
Government does not seem keen on pursuing the goals of aviral and nirmal together.
VARIETY
| 9-minute read
Why Delhi is facing an acute water crisis today
The situation can still be salvaged if Dilliwalas stick to the WHO norms of using 135 litres per capita per day.
POLITICS
| 9-minute read
How the quality of India's forests — especially in hills — is suffering
The India State of Forests Report 2017 should set the alarm bells ringing.
POLITICS
| 6-minute read
Rise in temperatures is threatening the survival of Himalayas
Those in the plains, too, can't be complacent as these mountains are the origins of the rivers that sustain more than half of India’s population.
POLITICS
| 9-minute read
Air pollution is not just a Delhi problem, whole of India is running out of breath
The capital gets all the focus while other cities and towns sit smug because there is no data to show their state of ruin.
POLITICS
| 7-minute read