Stories written by
Mayank Aggarwal
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Big brands leave Indian sugar farmers at the mercy of climate extremes
‘Drinking tea with sugar is like a crime,’ says 18-year-old Dhanvir Kumar.
Mayank Aggarwal, Arvind Shukla, Isabelle Gerretsen, Meenal Upreti & Gurman Bhatia
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In India’s sugar fields, women are exposed to sexual abuse, gruelling work and inadequate healthcare
The sugarcane industry in the country is run on blood, sweat, tears and muted cries for help from women and girls driven by hunger.
Mayank Aggarwal, Arvind Shukla, Meenal Upreti & Gurman Bhatia
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Millions of Indians migrate every year to work in sugar fields under extreme heat and debt bondage
Tales of exploitation from India’s dangerous sugar fields.
Arvind Shukla, Mayank Aggarwal & Meenal Upreti
Trending
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Fiction: A courtesan renounces pleasure and embraces Buddhism after she is betrayed by the world
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Yes, India’s Constitution has been hijacked – but not by the Supreme Court
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They have Sania Mirza
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Rout in Adani Group shares continues for second day after Hindenburg allegations
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Vikas Khanna’s new novel: A chef visits India to rekindle her love for cooking after losing her son
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In Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, sugarcane farmers await inevitable loss amid floods and droughts
The Indian agricultural industry has started to bear the brunt of climate change.
Mayank Aggarwal, Arvind Shukla, Meenal Upreti & Gurman Bhatia
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Indian government is about to irreparably damage the Great Nicobar Island with its mega project
If cleared, the project spreads over 1,044 square kilometres will ruin the pristine rainforests in the region.
Mayank Aggarwal
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In Uttar Pradesh, a bird sanctuary’s survival is threatened by the expansion of a university
Established in 1991, the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary is a critical area for birds including many migratory species.
Mayank Aggarwal
Video
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Caught on camera: Thieves remove entire ATM in Ajmer, Rajasthan
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Watch: How a Great Dane dog and an orphaned kitten formed an unlikely bond
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Watch: From France to Australia, fans embrace the ‘Pathaan’ craze by singing and dancing in theatres
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Watch: From upside down to inside out, models walk the ramp wearing gowns in strange ways
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Watch: Comedian Jamie Lever’s hilarious take on how Bollywood actors put their children to bed
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Will India’s neutrino observatory hurt the environment? Tamil Nadu and the Centre can’t agree
The state government recently filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court voicing opposition to the project.
Mayank Aggarwal
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India wants to spend Rs 19,300 crore on rejuvenating Yamuna and 12 other rivers through plantations
Experts say the proposal is nothing but old wine in a new bottle that doesn’t address the real issues behind the degradation of rivers.
Mayank Aggarwal
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A parliamentary panel has recommended faster environmental clearances for bauxite mining
While the country has rich reserves of the primary ore of aluminium, over 80% of these reserves are yet to be fully explored.
Mayank Aggarwal
The Reel
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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Three Oscar nominations for India: ‘All That Breathes’, ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
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Shriya Pilgaonkar interview: There’s no big or small role but the depth you bring to the part
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Will pushing banks to invest in renewables help India achieve its clean energy targets?
A report by a committee of the Parliament has recommended a renewable finance obligation for the country’s financial institutions.
Mayank Aggarwal
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After years of focus on mega renewable energy projects, India is pushing decentralised solutions
The Union government has come out with a national framework for promoting decentralised renewable energy livelihood applications.
Mayank Aggarwal
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India’s electric vehicle push will be incomplete unless it secures the minerals for the batteries
The country should focus on procuring minerals that are required for manufacturing batteries, suggests a study.
Mayank Aggarwal
The Field
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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India, England set up exciting final clash in inaugural edition
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Watch, IND v NZ: Washington Sundar’s stunning diving return catch to dismiss Mark Chapman in Ranchi
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic on images of father with Russian flags – ‘Misinterpretation’
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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: Kuldeep Yadav returns as Hardik Pandya-led India opt to bowl first
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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: Hardik Pandya confirms Shubman Gill to open alongside Ishan Kishan