Rajasthan is getting wetter – and it’s not necessarily good news

Increased rainfall is altering the make-up of the desert ecology.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Oct 30, 2022 · 01:30 pm

India’s climate policies are failing its women and children

Despite global evidence that climate change-induced extreme weather events affect women disproportionately, the country’s policies are not gender-sensitive.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Mar 03, 2022 · 11:30 pm

In Assam, ‘perfume tree’ has provided a window of opportunity to the struggling tea industry

Dealing with high production costs and low profit margins, tea growers are planting agarwood for financial viability.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Nov 27, 2021 · 07:30 pm

In Rajasthan, the law to protect the camel is contributing to its decline

A 2015 blanket ban on the sale of the animal across the state border has slashed its price, making sustenance difficult for breeders.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Sep 12, 2021 · 09:30 pm

After a decades-long struggle, the Maldharis’ right to Banni grasslands has finally been restored

In May, the National Green Tribunal ordered the removal of all encroachments from the grassland within six months.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Jun 15, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Why the recent 6.4 magnitude earthquake should be a wake-up jolt for Assam

Scientists point that anthropogenic factors could contribute to earthquake triggers, although of smaller magnitude.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· May 20, 2021 · 09:30 pm

How urbanisation and climate change are ruining a food tradition associated with Bihu in Assam

Ekho-ek bidh xaak is no longer easy to make because the 101 varieties of local leafy greens and herbs that go into it are harder to find.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Apr 16, 2021 · 09:30 pm

A plant species has been rediscovered in Gujarat after 104 years

Villagers have taken it on themselves to protect Olax nana.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Nov 12, 2020 · 09:30 pm

In a Kutch village, one man is successfully leading efforts to protect unique inland mangroves

The mangroves in Guneri are flourishing because of the conservation work of Deva bhai and others in the community.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Oct 04, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Tourism threatens coexistence between humans and free-roaming leopards at Rajasthan’s Bera

While livestock constitutes most of the big cat’s prey, locals consider the carnivore as gifts of God.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Sep 11, 2020 · 07:30 pm

The Bishnois of Rajasthan are now using education in their fight to protect the environment

Youngsters are pursuing higher studies to understand environment protection laws.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Apr 10, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Artificial highlands aren’t enough to protect Kaziranga animals during annual floods

The real solution lies in freeing animal corridors from human activities and giving animals access to their natural highlands.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Aug 29, 2019 · 09:30 pm