Women’s Day 2024: Clean sweep in Karnataka

Over 18,000 of the state’s women have transformed the idea of cleanliness into a sustainable business model 

Women’s Day 2024: “Why can’t we have our own bank?”

The question that led to the setting up of India’s first women self-help group-led bank in the 1970s

Making India’s 3-wheelers electric

Down To Earth presents a snapshot on the electrification of 3-wheelers in India and how it can benefit the country

Climate opportunity: How did Rajasthan harvest rainwater after the early monsoon of 2023?

The rains of May and June 2023 broke records of the last 100 years for western Rajasthan districts. The villagers turned this havoc of rain into …

Eleusine Coracana: Finger Millet

Popularly known as ragi, this is the richest source of potassium among all millets. The grains are brown and the recipes prepared are visually …

Foundations of a mega crisis: Why are farmers across Europe protesting?

Insufficient pay, EU regulations and unfair competition from cheap imports are some concerns plaguing the farmers in France and other European&…

Simply Put: Tiger widows of the Sundarbans

Simply Put: On leave

Reservoirs less than half full, water only for drinking: North Karnataka grapples with drought impact

Industries and agriculture are expected to be impacted the most

A dedicated snow leopard cell was long-pending: Koustubh Sharma

Down To Earth speaks to snow leopard expert Koustubh Sharma on the findings of the latest government report on the enigmatic cat  

Monsoon arrives over Bay of Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar archipelago

Except some eastern parts of India and most of the Northeast, all regions may receive good rainfall, according to the India Meteorological …

A heatwave is raging during election season, but who will take responsibility of polling officers on duty?

Heat in Kalahandi district, Odisha claimed lives of a few presiding officers after phase 1 of Vidhan Sabha elections 

Silent famine: Has India weakened its own nutritional security?

A study led by Indian Council of Agricultural Research scientists has found the grains that we eat have lost food value; instead they are …

Intense heat has made farm, industry & construction workers in Karnataka fear & lose interest in work

Workers do not want to work as they fear for their well-being; other effects of heat on worker health also reported  

Simply Put: Let ’em purchase air conditioners

Simply Put: Unbearable heat

Goolar: The wonder flower which you should know about

Down To Earth discussed about goolar with nutritionist Sangeeta Khanna. Watch our new episode of The Green Kitchen to learn more

Simply Put: O’er Hill and Dale

Book Excerpt: India’s love affair with vetiver

From ‘khus’ mats to ‘sharbat’, the humble but beloved vetiver has found its way into the daily rhythms of life in …

Simply Put: Heatwave 2024

Why Nagaland faced unprecedented flooding after decades | Alarming Variations Ep-03

Down To Earth analyses the complexities of climate change in the Northeastern state

India faces severe decline in farmland trees, major losses in Maharashtra and Telangana

Study notes that trees such as jackfruit, jamun, mahua, neem and others offer shade and other livelihood to small farmers

Simply Put: Rise of the machines

Simply Put: Chemicals in Indian food

The link between poor policy & unplanned urbanisation

Policies & urban planning frequently disregard needs of urban poor, resulting in gated communities & shanty towns and unequal allocation …