Community Initiatives
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In Assam, an ‘ATM’ is supplying arsenic-free groundwater to villagers
The project has brought together civil society organisations and village associations to install and manage machines that dispense safe water.
Aatreyee Dhar
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Meet the Odisha women’s group that has been guarding their forest from timber smugglers for 20 years
They voluntarily came together to form Pir Jahania Van Surakhya Samiti after seeing the devastation caused by the 1999 supercyclone.
Sahana Ghosh
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Troubled waters: Why Manipur is fast losing its indigenous fish species
The construction of the Ithai barrage, pollution and overexploitation are mainly to blame.
Sahana Ghosh
Trending
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Muslims think namaaz legitimises terrorism, abducting Hindu girls, says Ramdev
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With audio plays and drumstick plants, a radio station is battling fluorosis in Haryana’s Mewat
Flouride levels in 493 villages are exceptionally high. A new show called ‘Fluorosis Se Jung’ aims to help residents protect themselves from its effects.
Soumya Mathew
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In Tamil Nadu, an attempt to revive an ancient lake management system faces challenges
While the scheme is supposed to involve community participation, several farmers feel it is not inclusive.
Vinita Govindarajan
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How an IT company and NGO joined hands with residents to bring water to a parched Pune village
Varoti’s 33-feet well offers an example of what collective community action can achieve.
Ajit Kanitkar
Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath