Mass media: masses of money? by P Sainath
The same exclusive report, with different bylines, in three rival dailies. Swathes of advertising dolled up as news stories. Is…
Read MoreTowards a happier state by SL Rao
Non-governmental organizations are making a difference to the lives of poor and marginalized people in India. Most work in geographically…
Read MoreTimes to be flexible
Making a virtue out of the inevitable would appear to be the way forward in climate change negotiations. After the…
Read MoreBhopal’s economy was stalled by the 1984 gas leak by Jorn Madslien and Ben Richardson
Twenty-five years ago this week, a gas leak at a Union Carbide chemicals plant in Bhopal released 40 tonnes of…
Read MoreIndia’s economy continues to grow
India’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected rate of 7.9% in the three months to September, compared to the same period…
Read MoreMalnutrition reaches epidemic proportions in Madhya Pradesh by Mahim Pratap Singh
Twenty-five children died in two villages of Jhabua district in October Malnutrition, especially among tribals here, is much higher than…
Read MoreIndian initiative sought for CHOGM consensus by Malini Parthasarathy
French President Sarkozy energises normally sedate gathering, pushes for a stronger stance on climate change Port of Spain: As the…
Read MoreTribals pour in to support TISS professor by Siddhesh Inamdar
Over 300 of them participate in a discussion organised by him on defending tribal rights Discussion on ‘Who will defend…
Read MoreCRY on a signature campaign to bring amendments to Act
BANGALORE: Child Rights and You (CRY) held a “Public Hearing” on equal education to all here on Friday, as part…
Read MoreBill for 50% women’s quota in panchayats introduced
A Bill to amend Article 243 D of the Constitution and thus increase reservation for women from one-third to not…
Read MoreClimate change – Promises, promises by Surjit S Bhalla
This has been a hot week for climate talks. The two laggards, China and the US, both departed from their…
Read MoreFarming must modernise
Food prices are rising at a rate that neither consumers nor politicians can afford. On this, there is consensus. But…
Read MoreFood inflation creeping up to high levels
Unprecedented rise in potato prices pushes up inflation Food inflation soared to 15.58 per cent for the week ended November…
Read MoreFirst film on RTI at IFFI by Ziya Us Salam
India’s first film on the Right to Information is out. Ek Cup Chay (A cup of tea) was screened at…
Read MoreIndia’s strategy at Copenhagen by T Jayaraman
India should insist that developed nations take the lead with substantial emission reductions, in line with the IPCC recommendations. Any…
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