Hyper-local climate predictions likely to protect Kerala from extreme weather events
In response to recurring extreme weather events, community-driven efforts in Kerala are establishing decentralised flood forecasting and early warning systems. This approach fosters efficient communication...
An exhibition gives a boost to fibre-based rural entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood
An exhibition-cum-knowledge-sharing event demonstrated how small and medium textile units can circumvent the need for effluent plants by using natural dyes. Sarita Brara reports...
A project in a Mathura village helps women take their rightful place alongside men
Project Parivartan, funded by HDFC, has been a transforming force in the lives of sidelined women in a village called Hussaini in Uttar Pradesh....
A billion-dollar global market for nutrient-rich fox nuts produced in Bihar, but there are challenges
In recent times, the makhana, often promoted as a superfood high in protein, has seen a significant surge in popularity. Although the nuts are...
Building and maintaining trust with news audiences
A common theme among speakers at the WAN-IFRA Congress this year (in May, in Krakow, Poland) is that building – and maintaining – trust...
Golden Pen of Freedom goes to Ukraine independent press
The 2025 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers, has been given to the Ukrainian...
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Water conservation a low priority for Indians today, but once we were leaders in harvesting water
A large majority of people have not understood what rainwater harvesting is, said Sekhar Raghavan, director, Rain Centre. “India was one of the leaders...
Unheard stories – understanding the world of a special child’s mother
There is a lot of difference between a normal child and a special child – a lot of planning is required for a special...
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