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
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world