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Vaishnavi Rathore
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How India’s weak international stand on plastic pollution harms Indians
In negotiations, India has failed to support comprehensive solutions to the problem. Its own citizens suffer the worst health consequences of plastic pollution.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Why locals are more likely to fight some forest fires in Uttarakhand than others
Over years, the government has weakened communities’ autonomy over forests. This has left them less inclined and able to help prevent and fight forest fires.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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View from the Margins: In Gujarat, this salt miner’s voting decision hinges on his livelihood
Dev Bhai Savadia is happy with the results of the welfare schemes introduced over the last 10 years. But he awaits the day he can own his salt pan.
Vaishnavi Rathore
Trending
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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View from the Margins: A Lepcha activist describes the destructive development in Sikkim
Mayalmit Lepcha has watched with dread as successive governments have sanctioned dams in the state despite its fragile geography.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Is India ready for an election in extreme heat?
Experts flag the health risks involved for party workers and voters, and argue for clear, detailed directions from the Election Commission and governments.
Tabassum Barnagarwala & Vaishnavi Rathore
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How Bengaluru’s water crisis is rooted in the neglect of its lakes
For years, lakes helped give the city steady water supply. But lopsided growth pushed out traditional users and left lakes shrunken and polluted.
Vaishnavi Rathore & Johanna Deeksha
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Renewable energy firm donated Rs 13 crore to BRS before bagging motorsport event in Telangana
The current Congress government has asked why the previous BRS regime did not act against Greenko, which reneged on its agreement to conduct the Formula E race.
Anjana Meenakshi & Vaishnavi Rathore
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The farmers’ demand for an MSP law is linked to an environmental crisis. Here’s how
Crop diversification could address the problems caused by intense wheat and rice cultivation but the lack of government support makes it a risky prospect.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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A decade under Modi: Environmental protections diluted, Cheetah project falters
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on protecting India’s forests and environment and tackling climate change.
Vaishnavi Rathore
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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Climate change is making salt harder to produce
Gujarat is India’s highest salt-producing state. But shifting, unpredictable monsoons have disrupted the livelihoods of those who produce the mineral.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Why Joshimath residents have moved back to unsafe houses
Many say they have no choice, and that they have no idea when and where they will be resettled.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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The backstory: When I was asked to stop asking questions
I realised I needed to verbalise the empathy I felt for victims of climate disasters.
Vaishnavi Rathore
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants