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Kapil Kajal
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In North India, unforgiving heatwaves have reduced the yield and quality of wheat this year
The early onset of high temperatures in March resulted in an estimated 10%-35% reduction in crop yields in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
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Indian government is yet again considering a dam that has been rejected for 50 years
The Kishau dam, if built on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, will displace 5,498 people and submerge 2,950 hectares of land.
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In Himachal Pradesh, a hydropower project is driving a local community out of its land
The Bajoli-Holi hydropower project has heavily impacted the Gaddi community and the region’s ecology.
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Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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Why Turkey’s buildings collapsed like pancakes during the devastating earthquake
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Haryana government’s indifference to the environment is taking a heavy toll on the Aravallis
A recent landslide, which claimed five lives, has once again put the spotlight on the mining in the region.
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The loss of Indian glaciers is pushing Himachal Pradesh towards water insecurity
The area under snow cover in Himachal Pradesh in 2019-’20 was 23,542 sq km, which dropped to 19,183 sq km in 2020-’21.
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In Himachal Pradesh, precious springs are dying because of climate change and human activity
Two in three springs in the state are going to dry in the near future, according to a directory on water resources.
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Video
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Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
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Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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In Himachal Pradesh, climate change and unplanned development are causing disasters
At least 246 people have died in natural catastrophes such as landslides, cloudbursts and flash floods in the state this monsoon.
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Arsenic water is slowly poisoning millions of Indians in Ganga basin
Over 30 years since high levels of arsenic were found in groundwater in West Bengal, little has been done to avert the slow-burn health crisis.
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Two decades after Kolar Gold Fields lost their glitter, residents continue to live in despair
Once called mini England, the town was the first in India to be electrified in 1902.
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The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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As parts of Karnataka record drop in rainfall, experts warn that deforestation must be halted
The occurrence of extreme weather events has increased both in terms of frequency and intensity across the state.
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In one of India’s eight biodiversity hotspots, unchecked development has reduced forest cover by 26%
Uttara Kannada is home to more than 4,600 flowering plants, 508 birds and 120 mammals.
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In the Western Ghats, 2.2 lakh trees will be axed to make way for upcoming rail line
The line, connecting Hubballi and Ankola, poses a risk to 2,500 endemic species.
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The Field
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India vs Australia: KL Rahul on spin combination for Nagpur Test, batting in middle order and more
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WPL auction, player list: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry in first set; 409 in total
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Senior One Day Trophy: Tanuja Kanwer stars as Railways beat Karnataka to win record 14th title
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WPL 2023: Inaugural edition to be played in Mumbai from 4 March, 409 players shortlisted for auction
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IND vs AUS: From Kohli vs Cummins to Ashwin vs Khawaja – four key battles in Border-Gavaskar Trophy