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John Kurien
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In a post-Covid world, lessons in living must come from the ocean
Oceans have always nurtured our collective and cooperative instincts.
John Kurien
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India’s water policy will be more inclusive if it incorporates a seascape perspective
The integral connection between water from land and water in the sea seems lost on policy makers.
John Kurien & Nandakumar D
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India’s natural beaches are disappearing fast because we refuse to leave the beach to the sea
The Centre’s proposal to reduce the No Development Zone in coastal areas to just 50 metres from the High Tide Line will only make the situation worse.
John Kurien
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Kerala floods: Residents owe fishermen more than a few words of thanks and social media memes
Here’s how people can show their gratitude to the marine fisherfolk who were vital to the rescue effort.
John Kurien
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Small-scale fishermen form the backbone of India’s fisheries sector, but policy is silent on them
The National Policy on Marine Fisheries is tentative and fails to address the real problems of traditional fishing communities.
John Kurien