Victims Of Development
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Bengaluru’s metro rail project has a dark side to it
Its seamless movement rests on unresolved battles that environmentalists, land losers and city residents have waged on the streets and in courts since 2007.
Usha Rao
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As Yamuna’s largest dam nears completion, the debate around the 50-year-old project rages on
The project, which was controversially revived in 2014 based on old clearances, lacks environmental impact assessment and local consultation.
Varsha Singh
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In Odisha, a village protesting against a steel plant has isolated itself, fearing police action
Dhinkia is opposing the proposed JSW Utkal Steel Project, claiming it will threaten the livelihood of the people.
Manish Kumar
Trending
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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Why a Bangalore court order suspending ‘Liver Doc’ X account is legally unprecedented
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Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel is a bestseller. Why does it matter that the actor didn’t write it?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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In Odisha, funds meant for mining-affected communities are being diverted to urban areas
Those living in mining areas have been seeking assistance for basic amenities for decades.
Manish Kumar
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In photos: How Bhutan’s flourishing hydropower is damaging homes across the country
Rural communities have found cracks developing in their homes with the continuous blasting for construction.
Dawa Gyelmo
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In an Odisha village, locals oppose a steel plant that threatens over 1,000 hectares of forest land
Residents of Jagatsinghpur district had a similar brush with a South Korean company in 2017.
Mayank Aggarwal
Video
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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
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Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Who’s the Smart City for? As India develops its decrepit urban centres, the poor have to suffer
Patna offers a tragic example.
Sujeet Kumar, The Conversation
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‘We will not budge’: Mass protests against its pet projects put Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) in a bind
But Pinarayi Vijayan says his government will not ‘succumb to pressure from anti-development activists’.
TA Ameerudheen
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How Telangana is breaking the law to build a power project
The Bhadradri Thermal Power Plant is being constructed despite the absence of environmental clearances and a stay from the National Green Tribunal, activists say.
Ayesha Minhaz
The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser