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Ashish Kothari
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‘We have disturbed the spirits of the land’: Ladakh’s Changpas reckon with changing times
Like many other indigenous peoples, this pastoral community has a custodian relationship with nature. But development and global warming are changing that.
Shrishtee Bajpai & Ashish Kothari
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Could this be the future of the economy and of work in 22nd century India?
An excerpt from a new book envisioning a series of alternative futures for the country.
Ashish Kothari & KJ Joy
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We are addicted to convenience, and it's a fatal attraction both for us and the planet
Ready-made meals, motorised transport, smartphones make our lives a lot easier, but at what cost?
Ashish Kothari
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Can BJP use Ram as a campaign tool during the election?
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Across the world, communities have embraced the opportunities of being demonetised
The beki, the Bristol pound and other social currencies have the potential to rediscover the joy of collective support.
Ashish Kothari
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Why do we wait so restlessly for the workday to end and for the weekend to come?
Could work be redefined to include enjoyment and pleasure?
Ashish Kothari