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Environment

Preserving India's Rainforests: Balancing Biodiversity, Policy, and Indigenous Livelihoods

FAQ: Rainforests of India: Ecology, biodiversity, policy and livelihoods

12 Jun 2026

19 min read

Many tribal communities such as the Kurumbas, Sholigas and Irulas, large population of scheduled caste, and other communities reside in or around protected areas (PAs)

China and India are turning greener, but water tells a different story

12 Jun 2026

7 min read

The famous Lake Chowmani fish market in Agartala city, where Hilsa is placed on an ice tray and displayed on the right under a special light.

Does the elusive Padma Hilsa fish still reach Agartala? A story of rivers and borders

09 Jun 2026

10 min read

A mixed flock of brown-headed gulls and black-headed gulls on the Ganges River in Varanasi.

Documentary review of 'The Amazing wildlife of India: The Ganges and beyond'

09 Jun 2026

7 min read

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

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