Wetlands in deep water
On the World Wetlands Day, save a thought for India’s Ramsar sites, most of them at various stages of deterioration.
Deepor Beel in Assam (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
The search for a shelter
The sorry state of urban slums are testimony to poorly implemented policies for the rehabilitation of migrants.
Residents struggle for a pot of drinking water at Bhuri Tekri, Indore.
They said it!
During a dismal year that spelt doom for the conservation of the country’s natural resources, some politicians made headlines with their bizarre ideas and statements. Here’s a roundup.
Ken river that flows through Panna Tiger Reserve. (Source: K Gagan, Wikimedia Commons)
All eyes on agriculture
With the budget 2017-18 round the corner, we look at the needs of the agriculture sector in the country and what the budget can offer to support its growth.
Farmers thresh paddy during harvest at Sangrur, Punjab. (Source: Neil Palmer, CIAT, 2011, Wikimedia Commons)
Election update: Free power is Punjab’s albatross
The manifestos of the major parties swear to extend the ill-conceived scheme of free power despite its impact on the water and the people.
Punjab elections are keenly watched for the contest between SAD (B)-BJP alliance, Congress and AAP.
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