Wind loses power
Tamil Nadu has 40 per cent of the wind energy capacity installed in India, yet the state is reeling from power crisis
Is new land bill up to mark?
Draft land bill proposes higher compensation for land acquisitions, but complaints persist
Journey across the Global South: Sharing and exchanging sustainable development solutions
Despite progress, developing countries face a wide range of challenges and experiences that span areas such as economic growth, environmental and …
Protecting 30% of Earth’s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
Protecting forests and grasslands can help slow climate change by promoting carbon storage in soil and plants
Dangerous deal
To promote development in hilly states, a committee recommends dilution of forest clearance rules, reward for setting up projects
Turbulence ahead
Green clearance issue solved, Navi Mumbai airport project now faces opposition from people
Remembering 2013 Uttarakhand Floods
In June 2013, flashfloods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and decimated lives. Here’s a throwback to our investigation into the …
Dangers ahead at WTO
The trade facilitation agreement paves the way for fresh pressures on developing countries such as tariff cuts on industrial products
Rivers, up close and personal
Over centuries people have learnt to live with rivers. They are part of our lives but over the past 150 years this association has weakened. A …
Odisha has jeopardized agriculture to favour industry: CAG draft report
State went on MoU signing spree without considering food security and livelihood of people
Road map to save environment
A global map highlights regions where road construction will have high environmental costs
Development handcuffed
Confidential audit exposes financial, planning lapses in Andhra’s urban renewal mission
Welfare schemes benefited only a quarter of urban slums: NSSO
Over 30 per cent urban slums across India have no toilets or drainage facilities, in spite of funds being made available under JNNURM and other …
CAG blows lid off land grab in Odisha
Central audit report shows how state acquired land forcibly for Posco, Vedanta and other industries
Panel calls for halt to water privatisation in Khandwa
Government committee says town municipality committed irregularities to favour private vendor Vishwaa Utilities; pressure builds to cancel contract
Time for an overhaul
Having served the country for more than a century and a half, the Indian Railways has taken apathy in its stride. Politicians’ whims, and …
The truth about solar mission
For the Government of India the first phase of the national solar mission has been a grand success. It not only managed to attract industry to …
How to make sure Biden’s infrastructure plan can hold up to climate change — and save money
Several US cities are now considering hurricane defense systems, and the future protection they will actually need to prevent flooding is unknown …
Simply Put: Tribal India
Simply put: Government green signal for 65% infra projects
What’s the progress of Smart Cities Mission?
So far, 20 cities have identified 642 projects amounting to Rs 25,935.02 crore
Simply Put: Renaming potholes
Simply Put: Impact on wildlife nullified?
PMK puts foot down
Rs 3,300 crore to counter Naxalites
District administration will decide how to use funds