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Kundan Pandey
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In India, the law that is meant to protect forests is being used to open them up for development
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, introduced by the Modi government in Lok Sabha, seeks to remove legal protection from several reserved forests.
Kundan Pandey
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Indore is showing how India’s resource-scarce municipal bodies can improve their financial health
Indore’s first green bond has received overwhelming response. Can other cities learn from its success?
Kundan Pandey
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What the Union budget gets right and wrong when it comes to protecting the environment
While much of the green focus was expected, experts pointed out some key areas regarding the environment and sustainable growth that were overlooked.
Kundan Pandey
Trending
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Mizoram Assembly polls: EC defers counting of votes to December 4
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From a writer’s journals: How the legendary writer Vladimir Nabokov inspired Amitava Kumar’s fiction
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India’s green energy ambitions will cost crores. To get funds, it must expand its finance market
The country will require cumulative investments of $10 trillion to achieve its net zero target by 2070.
Kundan Pandey
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How sovereign green bonds can help finance India’s climate action
So far reliant on domestic resources, the government can use the instrument to target resources abroad.
Kundan Pandey
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Millions could be left unemployed unless India prepares a legal framework for closing coal mines
Any unplanned closure of mines will have negative effects on the environment and social stability.
Kundan Pandey
Video
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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India has extended the deadline for its rooftop solar programme without increasing the budget outlay
The deadline extension is not a good sign, say experts.
Kundan Pandey
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The threat to India’s biodiversity becomes more acute as parliamentary panel endorses changes to law
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, excludes codified traditional knowledge from the purview of benefit claims.
Kundan Pandey
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‘The struggle for Narmada’ presents the anti-dam stir from the perspective of Adivasi leaders
Nandini Oza’s latest book is a meticulous effort to tell the story of the Narmada Bachao Andolan and the struggles of those affected by the Sardar Sarovar dam.
Kundan Pandey
The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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Should Indian states set their own net-zero emissions goals?
Every state should make its own adaptation and mitigation plan on climate change, believe experts.
Kundan Pandey
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After South East Asia, India’s thirst for palm oil may wreak environmental damage at home
Environmental concerns have taken a backseat as India plans to ramp up its domestic palm oil production.
Kundan Pandey & Mayank Aggarwal
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25 years on, many Indian states haven’t implemented a law that empowers Adivasi communities
The Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act was meant to expand local self-governance. But 40% of states haven’t formulated necessary rules yet.
Kundan Pandey
The Field
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England tour of India: Issy Wong shines with the bat to help visitors level series 1-1
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: Six boxers reach semi-finals to assure India of more medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Rajawat, Crasto/Ponnappa cruise into semi-finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal, Sagar reach finals after dominating wins
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Watch, Cricket: Uganda men’s team celebrates after qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup