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Anuradha Nagaraj, 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
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In Odisha, activists allege that funds meant for mine-affected villagers are being spent on hockey
The investment in hockey infrastructure using money set aside to boost local welfare has sparked protests.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trending
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Does India really benefit from NRIs heading the world’s new-age empires?
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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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Rahul Gandhi sentenced to two years in jail for remarks about Modi surname
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A journalist examines the similarities and the differences between Indians and Pakistanis today
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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Affluent Indians seek to reduce carbon footprint with carbon credits, but how does it work?
The money invested in the credits is used in developing green projects.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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While Centre drafts a law, Tamil Nadu has banned real-money online games to curb gambling addiction
Across India, rising internet use has seen a surge in online gaming involving money, including games of chance that are considered akin to gambling.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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As electric vehicles gain momentum, small Indian auto-parts makers face job losses
Tamil Nadu is seeking to understand the impact on workers and the local supply chain as the car industry shifts gears to produce more electric vehicles.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Video
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Watch: Massive fire breaks out in a factory in Gujarat’s Valsad, huge plume of smoke covers the sky
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Caught on camera: The moment when a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing in Bangladesh
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‘A reporter is arrested under a law meant for terrorists...’: A newspaper editor on press freedom
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TV channel: ‘Will the TMC accept the Congress’s leadership?’ TMC MP: ‘You never ask Modi questions’
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Watch: Crocodile interrupts tourists during picnic, ‘steals’ their cooler box
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How cryptocurrency scammers are exploiting computer engineers from India and other Asian countries
Thousands have been lured with fake job adverts in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers online.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Solar panels are spreading across India. But who is keeping them working?
As India strives to swap fossil fuels for green energy, companies turn to tech to help customers service rooftop solar systems.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Threatened by coal mining, Hasdeo Arand forest is receiving a groundswell of support on the internet
In April, the felling of hundreds of trees in the Chhattisgarh forest sparked outrage and protests.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Reel
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Watch: Oppression and rebellion in Independence-era drama ‘August 16 1947’
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‘Gumraah’ trailer: Crime thriller stars Aditya Roy Kapur in a double role, Mrunal Thakur as a cop
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Worsening droughts and cyclones fuel fears of trafficking of climate migrants in India
People fleeing extreme weather events are more vulnerable to forced labour, finds a report.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Indian start-ups have a solution for city-dwellers who can’t install solar panels on their rooftops
To beat the space crunch, city residents can invest in solar power production elsewhere in return for green electricity credits.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Photo essay: India’s solar energy boom has left some communities worried for their future
The country’s biggest solar parks have fallen short on promises of a better life for those affected by the projects.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Field
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Rhythm-Varun win mixed pistol silver; Rudrankksh-Narmada claim rifle bronze
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Watch: When Mesut Ozil produced 19 assists for Arsenal in the 2015-’16 Premier League season
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Football: India earns narrow win over Myanmar in tri-nation opener; Women’s team draw against Jordan
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Sports world daily: Raducanu, Murray lose early at Miami Masters; Man United ownership race heats up
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Swiss Open Super 300: Prannoy beats Shi; Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu progress too but Sen bows out