Sustainable Development
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How rhododendrons are empowering people living in the remote reaches of Garhwal Himalayas
The tree offers fuel, durable wood, edible products with medicinal value, among other things.
Rakesh G Nair & Vinay Sharma
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How Japan became an exemplar of sustainability over centuries of self-isolation
Japanese people had to rely totally on materials already present within the country.
Hiroko Oe, The Conversation
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A ghost village in Uttarakhand has been transformed by tourism and new work opportunities
An increasing number of villages have become uninhabited in the state as residents migrate in search of work.
Archana Singh
Trending
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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As the environment becomes crucial for economies, it’s time to ditch GDP for a better growth metric
The gross ecosystem product could be an alternative yardstick that can account for nature’s contribution to economic activity and human wellbeing.
Stephen Onakuse, The Conversation
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Kerala retains top rank in Niti Aayog’s sustainable development goals index, Bihar worst performer
The index is prepared by evaluating states on 16 sustainable development goals on a scale of zero to 100.
Scroll Staff
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Not all UN Sustainable Development Goals are good for the environment, reveals study
A study reviewed existing academic papers on the UN’s global goals and found that 63 of the 169 targets may impact forests either adversely or positively.
Sahana Ghosh
Video
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Watch: Salman Khan dances with Norwegian dance group Quick Style at an award show in Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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Why Uttarakhand should choose a more sustainable path to development in a post-Covid world
Apart from mitigating climate change, forest conservation can solve problems such as out-migration, under-employment and human-wildlife conflicts in the state.
Ghazala Shahabuddin
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In a post-Covid world, lessons in living must come from the ocean
Oceans have always nurtured our collective and cooperative instincts.
John Kurien
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Planned diversion of North India’s Betwa river will displace residents of 4,000 villages
Since 1970, constructions on the river have uprooted villagers’ lives and the local economy.
Mohit M Rao & Astha Choudhary
The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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In these Ahmedabad slums, an NGO is helping women make homes energy efficient
Residents have invested in devices like metal sheet roofs for cooler indoor temperatures.
Kartik Chandramouli
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India’s renewable energy industry can improve electric supply quality, but it faces four challenges
Policy, technology, finance and data have to talk to each other to find sustainable solutions.
Pamli Deka, qz.com
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India’s 2019 coastal regulation law ignored 90% of the objections made to the draft
Fisherfolk and activists said there was no public consultation before finalising the law.
Meenakshi Kapoor, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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IPL 2023 Final, GT vs CSK live: Hardik Pandya’s GT to take on MS Dhoni’s CSK; no rain for now
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ICC WTC final: Jaiswal replaces Gaikwad in India's reserves, Australia include fit Hazlewood
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Team-spirit and momentum: Why volleyball players celebrate nearly each point won with gusto
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra ruled out of FBK Games in Hengelo with injury
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Watch: Brazilian club Flamengo pay tribute to Vinicius Jr after racism attacks