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Better compensatory afforestation needed

India, April 5 -- The approval granted to a compensatory afforestation proposal against the clearing of forest land in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district underlines much that is wrong with the policy. ... Read More


'Not a talking point. It's my soul': Raghav Chadha defends record on Punjab in Parliament after AAP criticism

India, April 5 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Sunday pushed back against criticism from within his own party, which accused him of failing to raise Punjab-related issues during his t... Read More


West Asia impetus for India's EV transition

India, April 5 -- The ongoing West Asia crisis is an important warning on India's energy dashboard. India imports over 87% of its crude oil requirements, and more than a fifth originates from or trans... Read More


'First time seen with human eyes': NASA shares full view image of Moon's Orientale Basin captured by Artemis II crew

India, April 5 -- NASA on Sunday shared a image of the Moon captured by the Artemis II crew as they travel on a mission to fly around the Moon and photograph its mysterious far side. The image posted ... Read More


The debt burden on democracy

India, April 5 -- Indian politics is a polarised space, but only in the social realm. While political parties often trade charges with each other on questions of religion and caste, there is one area ... Read More


"BJP won't dare show face again": TMC ramps up campaign in Purba Bardhaman ahead of West Bengal polls

Kolkata, April 5 -- Trinamool Congress on Sunday escalated its poll campaign in Purba Bardhaman, vowing a decisive electoral rejection of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly e... Read More


Fresh snowfall disrupts normal life in Lahaul-Spiti, over 140 roads closed

Dharamshala, April 5 -- Fresh rain and snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district disrupted normal life, with over 140 roads blocked across the district on Sunday.... Read More


Rural Semi urban regions lead surge in insurance demand, contributes 43% of premiums: Study

New Delhi, April 5 -- Rural and semi-urban regions are emerging as key growth drivers for India's insurance sector, with a rising share of premiums originating outside major metropolitan areas, accord... Read More


Which causes are worth backing?

India, April 5 -- Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Billie Holiday once told us, "All or nothing at all." The banality of half a love. Or not committing oneself fully to what truly deserves being committ... Read More


In the state polls, a battle of competing narratives

India, April 5 -- Four states and one Union territory will witness a war of ideas this month. It would be a mistake to consider the upcoming assembly elections as mere jousting for power by rival poli... Read More