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Chittur-Thathamangalam, a small town in Kerala’s Palakkad district
Agriculture

In this Kerala town, ponds, farms and commons shaped its plans for the future

Himanshu Nitnaware
8 min read
Residents of Chittur-Thathamangalam united in a participatory planning effort to challenge a state-led development blueprint they feared would destroy farmland, water systems, and livelihoods
India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
Energy

India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis

Puja Das
4 min read
The price shock and fears of supply disruption have triggered panic booking, hoarding and black-market activity in several cities
From Varanasi to Kanpur, people in UP want authorities to acquire land as per law; but demanding that is considered unlawful
Governance

From Varanasi to Kanpur, land is being acquired without consent of people; but raising questions is considered unlawful

Raj Shekhar
6 min read
The infrastructural projects brought in the name of development continue to deny the local communities who are affected the most
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Chittur-Thathamangalam, a small town in Kerala’s Palakkad district
Agriculture
In this Kerala town, ponds, farms and commons shaped its plans for the future
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
8 min read
India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
Energy
India caps commercial LPG supply at 20% to curb price rise, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
By
Puja Das
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 9, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 11, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
6 min read
Oil tops $100 as Gulf conflict disrupts supply; IEA announces record release; India moves to stabilise LPG supply
Energy
Oil tops $100 as conflict disrupts supply; IEA announces record release; India moves to stabilise LPG supply
By
Puja Das
5 min read
Only 28 countries worldwide are currently led by women. Pictured: Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy.
Governance
Women still shut out of global political power; only 1 in 7 countries led by women, UN data shows
By
Nandita Banerji
3 min read
Cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo polluting air and displacing communities: Report
Africa
Cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo polluting air and displacing communities: Report
By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Dry winter and rising temperatures leave Kashmir’s lifeline Jhelum river at historic low
Climate Change
Dry winter and rising temperatures leave Kashmir’s lifeline Jhelum river at historic low
By
Irfan Amin Malik
5 min read
Israel-Gaza war has generated33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent: Study
Climate Change
Israel-Gaza war has generated 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent: Study
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
The spotted hyenas of Mekelle: Meet the accidental eco-warriors of Ethiopia’s second-largest city
Wildlife & Biodiversity
The spotted hyenas of Mekelle: Meet the accidental eco-warriors of Ethiopia’s second-largest city
By
Rajat Ghai
2 min read
Gas shortage due to West Asia crisis threatens food security of migrant workers, business of street vendors
Food
Gas shortage due to West Asia crisis threatens food security of migrant workers, business of street vendors
By
Shagun
4 min read
For the first time in five years, Himachal Pradesh records severe heatwave in the first week of March
Climate Change
For the first time in five years, Himachal Pradesh records severe heatwave in the first week of March
By
Kiran Pandey
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 9, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 10, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
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