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Mahima Jain
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How hospitals are helping combat violence against women
In some states, programmes train medical professionals to spot subtle signs and symptoms of violence against women, and offer broader, long-term support.
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As India tries to popularise millets, it should learn from the cautionary tale of quinoa
Quinoa’s sudden rise as a superfood benefited farmers but also resulted in a boom-and-bust cycle.
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In India, grasslands are classified as wastelands that have no ecological value
Nearly 70% of the open natural ecosystems have been termed as wastelands.
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Trending
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Lok Sabha election result: BJP-led NDA ahead, but margin narrower than predicted
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BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai trails in Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat
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West Bengal: Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury trails TMC’s Yusuf Pathan in Baharampur
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CEC on Modi’s anti-Muslim speeches: ‘We decided not to touch top two leaders of BJP and Congress’
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BJP’s Smriti Irani trails in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi Lok Sabha seat
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India’s rural employment scheme can build climate resilience – but only if it is fully utilised
Data shows that while the programme reduced poverty and empowered women, it must make changes that will meaningfully benefit workers amid climate change.
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The law that criminalises sex between young people in India
The POCSO Act was intended to protect children from sexual crimes. But the law is frequently used against young couples in consensual romantic relationships.
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A booming population of feral dogs is threatening the biodiversity in the Himalayas
Instead of brutal measures, the issue needs a multi-pronged, systemic approach, experts say.
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Video
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Lok Sabha 2024: Decoding the mandate
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Video: Democracy, representation and Indian Muslims
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Watch: US police wrestle cricket fan to the ground after pitch invasion to meet Rohit Sharma
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Eco India: How locally grown food is capturing the imagination of urban Indians
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Eco India, Episode 262: What are some great ways of knowing your greens
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As pandemic pushes India’s microfinance sector to the brink, women are the first to fall
Loan disbursement by the sector fell by 97% in the April-June quarter compared to previous year.
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Kerala’s attempt to revive traditional farm practices puts tribal women at the forefront
The state’s Kudumbashree Mission is using agrobiodiversity to tackle malnutrition and drive up incomes.
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In Tamil Nadu, fishermen deploy artificial coral reefs to revive declining fish stocks
ARs are man-made structures installed in seabeds where natural reefs have been destroyed.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’, the tennis giant bids farewell to the sport
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‘Venom: The Last Dance’ trailer: Eddie and his wisecracking symbiote are on the run
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Start the week with a film: ‘Godzilla Minus One’ has thrills plus heart
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As movie stars go to court to protect their ‘personality rights’, are they stifling creativity?
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The delightful days and sleepless nights that went into Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’
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The exoticised images of India by Western photographers have left a dark legacy
A new book looks back at the history of photography in India and reveals some interesting insights.
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A Tamil Nadu fisherman is making maps to help villagers save their lands from encroachment
35-year-old Saravanan’s maps are also helping assess the damage from rising sea levels.
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How WhatsApp, the enabler of fake news, helped save lives in Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Gaja
In India, the notorious messaging app has been integral to the functioning of government departments in the aftermath of disasters and crises.
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The Field
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Shooting, World Cup Munich: Esha Singh finishes sixth in women’s 25m pistol
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: All-round Afghanistan earn comprehensive win over Uganda
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Cricket: Rahul Dravid on extending stay as India coach – ‘I don’t think I’ll re-apply’
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Tennis, French Open: Novak Djokovic survives injury scare to move into quarters; Daniil Medvedev out
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje shines as South Africa start campaign with win over Sri Lanka