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Environment

Located in Mahendra Hills, Hill Top Colony sprawls on the natural slope of the plateau, unlike many of Hyderabad's north-western neighbourhoods, where the terrain has been levelled.

One Staircase at a time: Building climate resilience in India's self-built neighbourhoods

05 Jun 2026

12 min read

Guppies, an invasive fish used in India for mosquito control.

Tilapia to Catfish: India’s freshwater ecosystems are losing native fish to invasive species

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

30 May 2026

9 min read

Kempakarai rests in a forested valley, where farms, homes, and water sources shape life at the edge of the wilderness.

People and Culture

Harvest festival of Kempakarai: A celebration of land, water, and continuity in Tamil Nadu

Sharat Chandra prasad

29 May 2026

9 min read

Arghyam marks 25 years of advancing water security through partnerships, innovation and learning. A gathering to reflect on India’s water journey and the challenges ahead.

Arghyam at 25: Reflecting on India’s water journey and reimagining the future

Meghana Dayanand

25 May 2026

12 min read

The majestic Godavari

A river out of balance: How the invasive fish, Nile Tilapia, is transforming the Godavari river ecosystem

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

23 May 2026

6 min read

The hidden link between industrial farming, global trade, and disappearing rivers.

'Rivers at Risk' documentary shows how industrial farming threatens rivers across India and the world

16 May 2026

6 min read

From the iconic stone heritage to the daily rhythm of the fishing boats, the resilience of Elephanta Island’s Koli community

Life on Elephanta island: Mumbai’s Koli community between shrinking fisheries and a changing sea

Sharat Chandra prasad

15 May 2026

11 min read

Stream within Mawphlang's sacred forest.

Inside Meghalaya's sacred groves where community care sustains water beyond policy

01 May 2026

9 min read

Work draws women’s bodies low to the earth, where repetition and strain gather slowly

The feet of agriculture: Designing footwear for Indian farmers with Earthen Tunes

30 Apr 2026

11 min read

Discover why the Himalayas needs ecological planning, institutional reform, and context-specific design to combat climate risks and infrastructure failure.

Why the Himalayas need a new framework for sustainable development

22 Apr 2026

6 min read

Goidhan (Goverdhan) at Derasar Khadeen

Radiant raindrops of Rajasthan: Indigenous hydrology and water ethics

09 Apr 2026

5 min read

The calm waters of Khushal Sar perfectly mirror the houses and distant mountains, symbolizing the lake's rebirth.

Rivers and Lakes

Reviving Khushal Sar lake: Can it survive urban pressure in Kashmir’s shrinking wetlands?

28 Mar 2026

9 min read

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