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Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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‘Finding a long-term solution’: More farmers turn to ‘natural farming’ amid climate change challenge
The success and scale of green farming projects hinges on how well they can protect incomes for poor farmers, say experts.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Eco-friendly agriculture holds promise but farmers say they need more support to make the switch
Addressing issues like seed shortage and ensuring that sustainable methods boost crop yields and incomes will be key.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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With Indian banks wary of funding coal plants, energy output targets could be affected
Amid the country’s massive green energy push, there are questions over investing in coal, which is already out of tune with international financiers.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Love in the time of climate change: Indian poets write and perform green verse to send a message
‘If we talk about how we are experiencing this climate change and not just what is happening, people will register it better.’
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Will India’s e-rupee work? Bankers are not sure yet
Critics have raised concerns regarding privacy and cybersecurity.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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As job opportunities decline in India’s coal hubs, young workers are migrating to far-away cities
The country’s shift from coal to clean energy risks leaving 13 million people without a living.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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India wants a clean energy transition deal – and its coal too
The mixed signals indicate the country will phase out coal only when it is sure the transition won’t cause power disruptions.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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‘They’ve nothing else here’: The poor steal coal in Jharkhand’s mining hubs in order to survive
Lack of jobs has left some with no option but to scavenge coal.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Trouble in Joshimath raises questions about hydroelectric projects in fragile mountain ecosystems
Officials regard hydropower as essential for India to meet its renewable energy goals but recent events have cast a shadow on the viability of the power source.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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In Jharia’s burning coalfields, children dream of a fire-free future
Hopes take flight amid dust, smoke and soot.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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How unpaid electricity bills led to a deadly outbreak of cholera in a Maharashtra village
Five residents died from drinking contaminated water in Pachdongri after power cuts disrupted the regular water supply.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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India’s plan to auction abandoned coal mines is met with scepticism
Potential bidders are worried about the financial viability of the plan.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces