Women’s Day 2024: Why empowering half of humanity serves dividends
When we empower women, we tap into the full potential of humanity, paving the way for a more just, equitable and sustainable world for all
Women’s Day 2024: In Odisha, they provide subsidised food, measure water & restore common urban spaces
Women self-help groups in Odisha have become implementing partners for crucial government services
Reshaping democracy in new climate
Democracy is critical in a climate-risked world. Will we lose its essence of justice and equity to the many wars afflicting us today?
Simply Put: Vital organs of society
Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems
The longer we do nothing about population growth, the worse it gets
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 9, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Universal Basic Income: A solution for a diverse country
The poor in the country have different backgrounds and aspirations. Universal basic income can empower them to meet their needs as they deem …
Governments shouldn’t start massive projects in hills without consulting experts, local people
If Joshimath can sink due to the weight of houses and people, what about cutting mountains with explosives
Refugees in camps go hungry, have poor access to healthcare, but those in cities not better off: Report
Significant portions of urban refugees cannot cover health expenses, care for women during & after childbirth particularly poor in camps, …
Cynophobia, Cynophilia and India’s dog-eat-dog wars
The latest episode of the Indian canine conflict happened recently as the G20 Summit took place in Delhi
Book Excerpt: Tibet’s relations with Qing China
Though ties were initially friendly, they soured in the long-term, recounts ‘Echoes from forgotten mountains’
Run-up to World EV Day: Battery passport, an opportunity for India
India should leverage its experience with Aadhaar / UPI to deploy scalable digital solutions in the battery value chain
DTE Coverage: CAG reports released during monsoon session of Parliament 2023
Audits by Comptroller and Auditor General once again throw light on goings-on in Indian governance
Government schools in Bihar in danger of being replaced by cheap, dingy tuition centres: Report
Hardly any students attend; teacher-children ratio not adhered to; no uniform and textbooks for children, report finds
World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023: A plethora of misinformation perpetuates this social malaise
Human trafficking is widespread and deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, especially in India. The path to eradication is complex and …
Urban Menace: Free-ranging dogs are a dogged problem in Indian cities; here is why
Everyone agrees that stray dogs are a problem, but divisions remain over policies to manage their numbers
Customary land governance holds in Ghana. But times are changing and not for the better
Studies have shown that liberal policies have resulted in a growing tendency of titleholders to abuse their powers
From 1989-2023, 60,465 people have died due to violence in India: Uppsala University
59 conflicts took place last year involving countries, the highest since Uppsala began collecting figures in 1946
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 23, 2024)
India’s unhealthy patent amendments
Despite strong pleas, the Modi regime has changed the rules to impose a cost on those who challenge faulty patents
Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?
As Vladimir Putin wins yet another term in the Kremlin, the question remains what is the point in having an election at all?
We never gave any thought to ferocious dog breeds so far: S Theodore Baskaran
Down To Earth spoke to conservation writer, historian, naturalist and veteran activist S Theodore Baskaran on the Centre contemplating a ban on …
Simply Put: MSP road block
What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?
The challenging topography of humid, swampy rainforest as well as criminal gangs who control the area, make the route an extremely challenging …
Tribals observe 18th anniversary of Kalinganagar firing incident in Odisha
Almost two decades later, community laments lack of closure on the tragedy