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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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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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Mount Everest: As mass mountaineering peaks, it is time to reckon with its environmental impacts
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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