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Vaishnavi Rathore
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View from the Margins: A Lepcha activist describes the destructive development in Sikkim
Mayalmit Lepcha has watched with dread as successive governments have sanctioned dams in the state despite its fragile geography.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Is India ready for an election in extreme heat?
Experts flag the health risks involved for party workers and voters, and argue for clear, detailed directions from the Election Commission and governments.
Tabassum Barnagarwala & Vaishnavi Rathore
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How Bengaluru’s water crisis is rooted in the neglect of its lakes
For years, lakes helped give the city steady water supply. But lopsided growth pushed out traditional users and left lakes shrunken and polluted.
Vaishnavi Rathore & Johanna Deeksha
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Renewable energy firm donated Rs 13 crore to BRS before bagging motorsport event in Telangana
The current Congress government has asked why the previous BRS regime did not act against Greenko, which reneged on its agreement to conduct the Formula E race.
Anjana Meenakshi & Vaishnavi Rathore
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The farmers’ demand for an MSP law is linked to an environmental crisis. Here’s how
Crop diversification could address the problems caused by intense wheat and rice cultivation but the lack of government support makes it a risky prospect.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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A decade under Modi: Environmental protections diluted, Cheetah project falters
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on protecting India’s forests and environment and tackling climate change.
Vaishnavi Rathore
Video
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Climate change is making salt harder to produce
Gujarat is India’s highest salt-producing state. But shifting, unpredictable monsoons have disrupted the livelihoods of those who produce the mineral.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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Why Joshimath residents have moved back to unsafe houses
Many say they have no choice, and that they have no idea when and where they will be resettled.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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The backstory: When I was asked to stop asking questions
I realised I needed to verbalise the empathy I felt for victims of climate disasters.
Vaishnavi Rathore
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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How three women turned into environmental defenders in India
These women fight for their own communities’ land, forests and water. In the process, they clash against the might of the state and often risk their lives.
Johanna Deeksha, Nolina Minj & Vaishnavi Rathore
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The Uttarakhand tunnel workers have been rescued. It’s time to ask hard questions about the project
To begin with: why was there no escape passage.
Vaishnavi Rathore
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How a construction boom led to toxic air in Mumbai
Government incentives have led to a spike in construction projects in the city. Residents are suffering from the resultant increase in pollution levels.
Vaishnavi Rathore & Tabassum Barnagarwala
The Field
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings