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Rains have been so plentiful in drought-prone Bundelkhand that kharif crops have suffered; but there is hope for the rabi season

India, Sept. 10 -- In drought-prone Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, an unusually heavy monsoon has devastated kharif crops like sesame, peanuts and pulses, yet raised hopes for a strong rabi season. IMD ... Read More


India's urban transition needs stronger waste systems and better green jobs, studies find

India, Sept. 10 -- Two WRI India working papers say India's urban transition must address both weak municipal waste systems and poor-quality jobs in the low-carbon buildings sector. One study found o... Read More


Munnar's elephant problem is really one of a landscape under siege

India, Sept. 10 -- At around 9 am on August 27, rain and mist around Thalakkulam near Pooppara in Kerala's Munnar region concealed a danger that residents of the state's high ranges have learnt to fea... Read More


'Rikwich pakode' are fritters that are almost a family heirloom

India, Sept. 10 -- Rikwich pakode is not only one of my favourite dishes but also a dish that was very special to my late father. My dadi (paternal grandmother) used to prepare this, and over the year... Read More


Anak Krakatau: 'Child' of Krakatoa erupts once again; thousands stranded

India, Sept. 10 -- The eruption of Anak Krakatau began late Friday night on September 4, generating continuous seismic activity, lava fountains, and booming sounds across surrounding regions. It conti... Read More


The rebuilding in Nepal needs to start now. This is what worked after an earthquake a decade ago - and what to avoid

India, Sept. 10 -- Nepal's flood recovery must balance urgent relief with long-term rebuilding, drawing lessons from the 2015 earthquake. Cash transfers empower survivors and stimulate local markets,... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Low-pressure system to intensify rainfall across Eastern and Central India; Odisha under red alert

India, Sept. 10 -- Summary Odisha races red alert: Extremely heavy rainfall may trigger flooding and waterlogging, prompting authorities to remain vigilant across vulnerable districts and communities... Read More


How solar is helping communities in rural Odisha cope with energy poverty

India, Sept. 10 -- For farmers in Bairagiput village in Odisha's Koraput district, access to water for cultivation has long depended on the monsoon or on diesel and electric motors. For women running ... Read More


Campaign for Survival and Dignity condemns tribal ministry's latest stand on removing forest dwellers' consent for diversion of forests

India, Sept. 10 -- Adivasi groups under the Campaign for Survival and Dignity denounce the Tribal Affairs Ministry's claim that Gram Sabha consent is outside its purview in forest diversion cases. Th... Read More


As Nagaland's hills crack and sink, Longleng residents fear a slow disaster is only beginning

India, Sept. 10 -- Landslides that struck Nagaland's Longleng and Mon districts on July 19 have revived fears that parts of the Dikhow basin could face prolonged ground instability. Residents of Taml... Read More