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Root unearthed

Gandrayani is a root used widely in Uttarakhand to enhance the flavour of dishes. But there is hardly any research on the health benefits of this plant.

Casted Out

Discrimination against the Dalits is still pervasive in our society, and this is seriously marring the potential of the Mid Day Meal Scheme

Shocking Waste

India enacted a law to manage e-waste in 2016, but lack of data and a monitoring mechanism have rendered it toothless

Made Of Sand

India is importing river sand to satiate the growing demand of its construction industry and to keep soaring sand prices in check. But imports alone will not suffice without effective implementation of regulations and promotion of alternative construction materials. An analysis

Spice Route

Found in high altitude forests, lichens are an important ingredient of almost all spice mixes of India

Evergreening Rampant In India

India's patent office has ignored the strict safeguards against evergreening and allowed a flood of secondary drug patents

For The Sake Of Oaks

Uttarakhand should use inflammable chirpines to generate power. This would contain forest fires that are threatening native oak trees and provide employment

The Chinese Patent Juggernaut

China has toppled Japan from No 2 spot and is set to become the leader in global patent filings, specially in future technologies

The Malthusian Muddle

In these times of climate change, the world needs fresh ideas to get out of the logjam over whether population is a curse or a resource

Tribunal On A Tightrope

Poor implementation of polluter pays principle and conflicts with the environment ministry risks the National Green Tribunal's effectiveness.

Bucking Extinction

Even as the number of species nearing extinction increases each year, here's a look at the conservation strategies that have helped revive four key species

Pulse Paradox

A record production of pulses is in the offing. But neither farmers nor consumers stand to benefit because the government is withdrawing procurement from farmers and flooding the market with imported pulses

Awaiting Indemnity

Women fall victim to failed sterilisation, while the government remains unaware of this missing link in population surge

Civil Lines- Replaying History

The NDA government is repeating the mistake of the Vajpayee regime by relying on the formal sector for job creation

Rosewood Fades In India

After putting up a fight at CITES, will India be able to provide an alternative trade regime to rosewood artisans of the country?

Under Salty Waters

Is Andhra Pradesh turning a blind eye to illegal shrimp rearing?

Given To Imperious Decisions

Most of Indira Gandhi's decisions were in the right direction, but were not swayed by people's movements, which are the very soul of genuine environmental activism

No Just An Affair Of The Heart

Indira Gandhi made conservation a part of political discourse and her leadership on environment remains unparalleled globally

Poverty@25, India@70

Poverty remains conditional to one's social status 

Through a Narrow Path

An engineering folly unfolds over a week-long journey along Bihar's Kosi river, a tempestuous tributary of the Ganga.

A Fruitful Journey

A food safari in the desert of Rajasthan reveals a variety difficult to imagine in cities.

Embrace of Chipko

Impacts of the Chipko movement are visible in Chamoli even after four decades, but Tehri Garhwal has taken a different turn.

Himalaya's Magical Grove

Apart from being a religious place, Hariyali Devi’s forests harbour several herbs.

Sacred, A Way Of Life

Every morning, Kamla Devi offers water to the tulsi plant in her courtyard.

Inherent Faith Runs Deep

In Jharkhand, sacred groves define social and cultural consciousness of tribal people.

Surviving Through Ages

Western ghats’ kathalekan retains its vegetation even after a millenium.

Vanishing Oases

Sacred groves are losing patronage in Rajasthan.

Restore Lost Groves

The decline of sacred groves began in the Indian plains in tandem with agricultural expansion.

Liability Turns Resource

Noida takes the help of Centre for Science and Environment; plans to harvest its stormwater to check flash floods while replenishing depleting groundwater.

Coal Concealment

The Goa government does a U-turn and increases the capacity of Mormugao Port. This will exacerbate air pollution in the area.