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Minority Report
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Minority Report

He has not lost the Dhubri seat in Assam since 2009. Now he is fighting for political survival as Bengali Muslims look to favour the Congress

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5 mins  |
May 21, 2024
THE POWER OF PURPOSE
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THE POWER OF PURPOSE

Doing good is good business as it transcends bottom lines and impacts lives positively, yielding profits that go beyond numbers.

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2 mins  |
May 21, 2024
CURRENT FARMING METHODS ARE EXACERBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
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CURRENT FARMING METHODS ARE EXACERBATING CLIMATE CHANGE

Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project is supporting transition of 850,000 farmers covering 377,801 hectares of land and operating in 3730 villages. \"Natural farming is in harmony with nature. It is a holistic land management practice that leverages the power of photosynthesis in plants\", says Mr. T Vijay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, who is the Executive Vice Chairman of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, a non-profit organization set up by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2014. Since 2016, this platform has been utilized to integrate and promote APCNF activities, aimed at fostering the overall development and empowerment of farmers. Excerpts from an interview with Mr T Vijay Kumar:

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3 mins  |
May 21, 2024
IN PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABILITY
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IN PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABILITY

Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd, in an interview shares how through its products and operations the company is helping reduce carbon footprints and meet SDGs. Excerpts:

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2 mins  |
May 21, 2024
COOLING NO MORE A LUXURY, BUT A NECESSITY
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COOLING NO MORE A LUXURY, BUT A NECESSITY

With the rise in demand of air conditioners due to heat stress, sustainable air conditioning is the way forward to bring relief to people as well as manage emissions

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7 mins  |
May 21, 2024
IKEA REMAKES EVERY DAY INTO A BETTER DAY
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IKEA REMAKES EVERY DAY INTO A BETTER DAY

With a fierce commitment to making every day a better, more sustainable day for the greater good, IKEA innovates tirelessly to re-engineer homes and lives with an expanding range of energy-efficient, eco-friendly products.

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2 mins  |
May 21, 2024
MAKE EVERYDAY EARTH DAY
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MAKE EVERYDAY EARTH DAY

This year's World Earth Day drew attention to the Planet vs Plastics discourse, but what we need is immediate and urgent action

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2 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Lullaby for Loss
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Lullaby for Loss

In Hathras, a family waits for justice, in Budaun and Sambhal, people wait for dignity and development

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7 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Sun, Sand and Saffron
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Sun, Sand and Saffron

Amid the rising influence of Shivaji and a deepening 'insider-outsider' divide, the candy-coloured temples of Goa have taken on a political hue, even as 'original Goans' remain sceptical of endorsing politics of religious majoritarianism

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8 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Toilers of the Sea
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Toilers of the Sea

Livelihood concerns of the fishing communities in Raigad and Ratnagiri find no mention in the electoral campaigns in the Konkan region

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8 mins  |
May 21, 2024
House of Cards
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House of Cards

Two women, two election symbols-voters in Baramati appear to be befuddled by the recent political saga that has split the NCP and the powerful Pawar clan

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8 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Not the Promised Land
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Not the Promised Land

The prime promises of the Telangana statehood movement-jobs and financial stability-still elude people in North Telangana

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7 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Andhra Biryani of Local Spices
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Andhra Biryani of Local Spices

Ideology is not an issue in Andhra Pradesh. It is a choice between Jagan Mohan Reddy's welfare schemes and Chandrababu Naidu's development agenda

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5 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Roar Returns to the Valley
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Roar Returns to the Valley

As Jammu and Kashmir readies for its first major election exercise since the abrogation of Article 370, the 'lion' is back in Kashmir's political rhetoric

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10 mins  |
May 21, 2024
Us VS Them
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Us VS Them

\"The issue is not merely one of false stories, incorrect facts, or even election campaigns and spin doctors: the social media algorithms themselves encourage false perceptions of the world.

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3 mins  |
May 21, 2024
The Muslim Question
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The Muslim Question

In the time of polarisation politics and othering, how to respond to the banality of hate?

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7 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Voters' Cold Wave
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Voters' Cold Wave

Heat wave, voter apathy and cyclic migration are blamed for the poor voter turnout in Bihar. Political parties are clueless about what impact will it have on election results

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9 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Occupy Ivy League
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Occupy Ivy League

Students protesting in American universities are asking the US government to rethink its policy towards Israel

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5 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Left Side Story
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Left Side Story

Personal attacks, lower voter turnout and the BJP’s determined campaigning: how has Kerala voted this time?

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5 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Across the Pir Panjals
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Across the Pir Panjals

The newly carved-out constituency of Anantnag-Rajouri is set to witness a very close contest

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4 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Gashes in the Red Sand
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Gashes in the Red Sand

Residents of the tribal district of Gadchiroli resist development models that destroy the environment

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8 mins  |
May 11, 2024
When Taps and Hope Run Dry
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When Taps and Hope Run Dry

Peaking water scarcity and pervasive groundwater contamination have increased migration from many districts of Rajasthan.

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5 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Pilgrim's Politics
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Pilgrim's Politics

Two-time MP from Varanasi, Narendra Modi, is sculpting the eternal city in his image

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10+ mins  |
May 11, 2024
Under The Model Town
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Under The Model Town

Muslim ghettos in Ahmedabad are dilapidated and neglected

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8 mins  |
May 11, 2024
The Master Strategist
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The Master Strategist

The Assam chief minister enjoys popularity both as an administrator and a politician despite his relentless anti-Muslim rhetoric

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6 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Missing in the Margins
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Missing in the Margins

The Katkari community in Raigad district has been facing issues like cyclic migration, no rights over forest land, and a dearth of basic facilities. But these concerns don’t find mention in the high-pitched political debates

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8 mins  |
May 11, 2024
A Vote for Water
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A Vote for Water

Parched farmers will decide who will win in the Mysuru and Mandya regions of Karnataka

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8 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Raag Darbari in Dharwad
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Raag Darbari in Dharwad

Karnataka’s Hubballi has been the BJP’s ‘gateway to the south’ and remains a hotbed for communal polarisation, as the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad head to Lok Sabha polls on May 7

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8 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Gangsta Rap
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Gangsta Rap

Did an independent candidacy elevate Pappu Yadav's stature? Voices from the ground say so

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5 mins  |
May 11, 2024
Try The Fish, Sam!
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Try The Fish, Sam!

THE entire nation knows Arvind Kejriwal’s blood sugar levels.

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3 mins  |
May 11, 2024