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India’s definition of forest under scanner as watchdog contradicts claim that green cover increased

The conflicting numbers stem largely from a change made in 2001 in the way the country classifies land designated for forests, say ecologists.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Sep 19, 2024 · 07:30 pm
India’s unemployment crisis – in numbers

Despite fast economic growth, job creation has lagged and remains a major concern.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jul 23, 2024 · 08:00 pm
As extreme weather threatens food security, Indians race to to get new seed varieties in the ground

Harsher heat, drought and floods precipitated by climate change have accelerated efforts to introduce crops that are better at withstanding shifting conditions.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jun 25, 2024 · 07:30 pm

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Solar-powered dryers help jasmine, rose flower tea business bloom

The covered solar dryer has halved the traditional open-air drying time, doubling production of petals sold to make blue tea and other floral teas.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jul 30, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation

India’s definition of forest under scanner as watchdog contradicts claim that green cover increased

The conflicting numbers stem largely from a change made in 2001 in the way the country classifies land designated for forests, say ecologists.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Sep 19, 2024 · 07:30 pm

India’s unemployment crisis – in numbers

Despite fast economic growth, job creation has lagged and remains a major concern.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jul 23, 2024 · 08:00 pm

As extreme weather threatens food security, Indians race to to get new seed varieties in the ground

Harsher heat, drought and floods precipitated by climate change have accelerated efforts to introduce crops that are better at withstanding shifting conditions.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jun 25, 2024 · 07:30 pm

How India’s solar energy future is being dimmed by unenthusiastic electricity distribution firms

Power supply companies, already suffering heavy losses, are often reluctant to compensate customers who send extra energy back to the grid.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· May 14, 2024 · 07:30 pm

Working on Beed cane plantations, some women undergo hysterectomies to work longer hours

Years of agricultural distress in the water-scarce district in Maharashtra has driven many out in search of ways to make a living.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Mar 13, 2024 · 07:30 pm

India’s green energy transition could cost trillions of dollars – where will the funds come from?

To unlock larger amounts of money faster, experts say the country should provide a clear definition of the economic activities it considers to be green.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Aug 29, 2023 · 07:30 pm

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Eco India: A shrinking habitat and overpopulation drive Gir lions into human settlements

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Solar-powered dryers help jasmine, rose flower tea business bloom

The covered solar dryer has halved the traditional open-air drying time, doubling production of petals sold to make blue tea and other floral teas.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jul 30, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation

India’s definition of forest under scanner as watchdog contradicts claim that green cover increased

The conflicting numbers stem largely from a change made in 2001 in the way the country classifies land designated for forests, say ecologists.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation · Sep 19, 2024 · 07:30 pm

India’s unemployment crisis – in numbers

Despite fast economic growth, job creation has lagged and remains a major concern.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation · Jul 23, 2024 · 08:00 pm

As extreme weather threatens food security, Indians race to to get new seed varieties in the ground

Harsher heat, drought and floods precipitated by climate change have accelerated efforts to introduce crops that are better at withstanding shifting conditions.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation · Jun 25, 2024 · 07:30 pm

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Working on Beed cane plantations, some women undergo hysterectomies to work longer hours

Years of agricultural distress in the water-scarce district in Maharashtra has driven many out in search of ways to make a living.

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India’s green energy transition could cost trillions of dollars – where will the funds come from?

To unlock larger amounts of money faster, experts say the country should provide a clear definition of the economic activities it considers to be green.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation · Aug 29, 2023 · 07:30 pm

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Video: Fear grips Muslims in Sambhal as local administration turns against them

Dec 27, 2024 · 09:53 am

Eco India: A shrinking habitat and overpopulation drive Gir lions into human settlements

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Eco India, Episode 277: When wildlife habitats collide with urbanization, how do we build bridges?

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Eco India: Why Kolkata faces a severe air quality crisis each winter?

Dec 15, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 276: How science and society are turning the tide on environmental crises

Dec 14, 2024 · 03:33 pm

Solar-powered dryers help jasmine, rose flower tea business bloom

The covered solar dryer has halved the traditional open-air drying time, doubling production of petals sold to make blue tea and other floral teas.

Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation · Jul 30, 2023 · 07:30 pm

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